Experienced Nurse Practitioner with over 20+ years of experience in patient management and clinical consulting doing chart reviews for diagnosis completeness and accuracy. Self-directed, detailed and solutions-oriented with great communication skills. Looking for an opportunity to work remotely doing chart reviews providing clinician feedback.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Optum
12.2015 - 05.2024
From December 2015- December 2018 Responsibilities include:
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
From January 2018-May 2024 Responsibilities as Senior Quality Consultant include:
Completing chart reviews of other Nurse Practitioners looking for accuracy and compliance.
Providing Peer to Peer feedback in 1:1 sessions.
Ability to work in a Team or independent.
Responsible for delivering coding/documentation to meet dx criteria from a clinical standpoint to New Hires and clinicians who were in the Peer Support Program. Responsible for scheduling 1:1 meetings over a month.
Assigned to special projects/chat reviews per manager recommendation.
Ability to provide effective communication to clinicians, and managers inside and outside the organization.
Responsible for effective and timely documentation of clinicians progress in Sharepoint and to communicate with managers when clinicians are not meeting expectations.
Nurse Practitioner
Stein Hospice And Palliative Medicine
03.2010 - 12.2014
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
Case Manager for approximately 45 patients in a palliative care setting and facilitated transition to hospice when patient, family and physician ready.
Conducted face to face visits on hospice members to ensure eligibility of benefits.
Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Dermatology Partners
06.1998 - 06.2010
Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities:
Oversee and maintain a daily schedule of patients from pediatric to adult in a variant of dermatologic conditions.
Communicate minor procedures to nursing staff such a biopsies and write prescriptions according to a formulary.
Communicated with collaborating physician as needed.
RN responsibilities:
Charge nurse responsible for daily nursing operations and scheduling of nurses in 2 different offices.
Maintaining all personal records as well as staff required training.
Documenting patient histories
Maintaining CLIA records as well as maintaining certification.
Slide preparation for physicians to include Tzank, KOH and scabies prep.
Appropriate disease and medication education
Assisting in minor office procedures and discussing patient results.
Telephone triage.
Communication between staff and physician while maintaining patient care.
Participated in yearly OSHA inspections.
Reporting skin cancers to the Ohio Cancer Registry.
Maintaining biopsy book to ensure all skin cancers were followed up.
Educate and oversee PUVA/UVA phototherapy treatments.
Monitor and order office supplies while maintaining a fair budget.
Registered Nurse
Staff Builders Home Health Care
10.1996 - 01.1998
Responsible for arranging home visits for hospice patients and keeping a weekly schedule with a team
Significant patient and family education regarding home care and death and dying process when appropriate.
Family education on caring for a loved one at home, giving medications as necessary, turning and repositioning bedridden members and home IV therapy.
Coordination of services in the community upon discharge and notifying physician for change in status.
Supervision of nurse aids who cared for clients in Passport Service Program.
Registered Nurse
Firelands Community Hospital
06.1990 - 01.1997
Responsible for entire scope of patient care, medications, monitoring and documentation
Administered chemotherapy and blood transfusions to in house patients.
Assigned to "code blue" team routinely.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
05.1991
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Sandusky School of Practical Nursing
Sandusky, OH
06.1986
High School Diploma -
Perkins High School
Sandusky, OH
06.1985
Skills
Patient Education
Health Promotion
Interprofessional Collaboration
Preventive Care
Chart review monitoring for accuracy and completeness
Patient Examination
Chronic Disease Management
Diagnosis and treatment
Records Review
Precepting new hire clinicians and providing 1:1 feedback sessions on clinical coding and documentation
Attention to Detail while maintaining daily schedule
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