Sara Meadows
Irvine,California
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a diverse background in adult and pediatric medicine, home health, holistic and naturopathic medicine, acute inpatient rehabilitation, and ambulatory case management. Skilled in providing comprehensive care to patients across various settings, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Demonstrated expertise in developing personalized treatment plans, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for patient needs. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services with a compassionate approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Optum Monarch
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinate and facilitate patient care through assessment, evaluation, planning, and implementation
- Communicate patient needs to a variety of care team members and follow up accordingly
- Presentation of cases to Medical Directors in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
- Manage discharge plans upon completion of hospital admission to promote optimal transition of care
- Act as the patients’ advocate as it relates to insurance coverage and financial assistance
- Knowledge of multiple Models of Care and compliance with CMS guidelines and requirements
- Experience with multiple patient populations, performing roles of Oncology Navigator, Ambulatory Care Coach, and Case Manager to patients enrolled in Special Needs Programs for multiple health plans.
Relief Charge Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Following the unit’s guidelines and policies, the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shifts
- In collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in unit
- Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shift
- Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff
- Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when she/he is on duty
- Makes decisions regarding activities within these areas based on Administrative Operational Standards, Nursing Administrative Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care for the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
RN Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Assessing the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of clients and their family
- Developing goals, in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams such as occupational, physical and speech therapy with clients and families that are reality based
- Administering blood, blood products and intravenous medications while assessing for effectiveness and adverse reactions
- Ordering, performing, and reporting results from laboratory and diagnostic testing.
Lead RN- IV department
OC Whole Family Wellness
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Lead RN -IV department
Lead RN -IV department
Institute for Progressive Medicine
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Lead RN -IV department
Full Time Field Staff Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Full Time Field Staff Nurse
Full time Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital of Georgia
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Full time Staff Nurse
Education
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA05.2009
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- EMR / EHR
- Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Case Evaluation
- Geriatric Care
- Medical Records Management
- Service Coordination
- Staff Management
- Pediatric Care
- Referral Coordination
- Indirect Patient Care
- Resource Utilization
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Healthcare regulations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Community Resources
- Medication Management
- Utilization review
Leadershipopportunities
- Clinical Mentor for ASN student studying for BSN
- Charge Nurse of 18 bed inpatient Rehab unit
- Head RN of IV department-responsible for hiring and training the staff as well as maintenance of staff’s licensures, certificates, and employee health
- Preceptor for nursing students in BSN program at teaching hospital
Skillsandlicensure
Registered Nurse State of California-Active,
BLS Certification -Current
CCM-pending acceptance to sit for exam 12/2024
Highly skilled in IV starts and phlebotomy
Basic knowledge of Spanish
Personal Information
Wife, mom, lover of all things sports-related. Enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my family.
References
- Glemel Jones, MSN, RN, PHN, CCM Supervisor, Ambulatory Case Management, Optum Orange County, 949.923-3200 X2538
- Belinda Stewart-Burger MSN, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, Charge Nurse, Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Unit Hoag Hospital, 949.764.3900
- Julie Kahn Harden, N.D., L.Ac., OC Whole Family Wellness, 949.202.0047
- German Zermeno, MD, OC Whole Family Wellness, 949.202.0047
- Jessica Futrelle, RN, BS, Amedisys Home Health Care Nurse Manager, 706.860.0772
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Optum Monarch
10.2021 - Current
Relief Charge Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
08.2020 - 10.2021
RN Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
09.2018 - 10.2021
Lead RN- IV department
OC Whole Family Wellness
04.2016 - 12.2017
Lead RN -IV department
Institute for Progressive Medicine
09.2012 - 03.2015
Full Time Field Staff Nurse
Amedisys Home Health Care
01.2012 - 06.2012
Full time Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital of Georgia
04.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingSimilar Profiles
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