Registered nurse with 19 years experience in varied specialties. Patient focused and empathetic advocate. New York State License Number: 555162.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager I
Centene Corporation, Wellcare Division
08.2021 - Current
Performed comprehensive need assessments with patients including medication reconciliation, identifying areas of need and gaps in care.
Developed interdisciplinary care plans to address patient needs and goals.
Developed rapport and completed continued follow up with patients to facilitate their care and meet their goals. Obtained authorizations and equipment to improve patient quality of life.
Improved patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and local agencies and resources.
Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.
Wellness Nurse, Vaccines for Children Coordinator
Endwell Family Physicians
01.2013 - 08.2021
Performed Medicare Wellness visits with eligible patients; complete medication reconciliation, interviewing and identifying any areas of need, change in medical status, and any symptoms of note to be evaluated by provider. Advised on preventative care and home safety, identified community resources that would be of value to patient and made referrals. Administered recommended vaccinations.
Chronic Care Management Program: Provided telephone outreach to frail and vulnerable elderly, educating on management of chronic conditions as well as identified acute issues requiring intervention. Coordinated and referred appropriate resources for both patients and caregivers. Supported caregivers through long term planning process.
Managed vaccine for New York State Vaccines for Children Program: maintained storage units, recorded and reported temperatures, ordered and managed vaccine inventory, and trained staff.
RN Case Manager
United Health Services Home Care, Twin Tier Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2013
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, social workers, and home health aides to coordinate and provide care for patients in their homes.
Created interdisciplinary care plans to address patient goals.
Performed admissions, discharges, home safety assessments, wound care, IV infusions, anticoagulant monitoring and medication management.
Trained patients and caregivers in wound care and medication management.
Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
Registered Nurse
Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2009
Provided post-operative monitoring, assessment, pain management and care to patients following neurosurgical, orthopedic, gynecological, and general surgical procedures.
Monitored and cared for patients with variety of medical conditions, including palliative care.
Performed charge nurse duties, managed patient flow, and precepted graduate on medical surgical units.
Verified patient understanding of procedure and performed multiple checks of documentation and consent as circulating nurse in operating room.
Assisted anesthesia in positioning of patient and provided support to patient during anesthesia initiation.
Assisted surgical technician in preparation for surgical case, supported surgeon and technician throughout procedure. Completed documentation of case and surgical counts.
Worked with surgeons across multiple specialties.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Decker School of Nursing, Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
01.2004
Skills
Critical thinking, active learner, always eager to expand experience
Effective communicator, active listener, skilled at building rapport with patients
Detailed oriented, organized
Determined advocate, explores all options for optimal outcomes for patients
Certification
Certified Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 11/2025
NY, 555162, Also licensed in: CA, CT, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, RI and WA.
Timeline
Care Manager I
Centene Corporation, Wellcare Division
08.2021 - Current
Wellness Nurse, Vaccines for Children Coordinator
Endwell Family Physicians
01.2013 - 08.2021
RN Case Manager
United Health Services Home Care, Twin Tier Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Decker School of Nursing, Binghamton University
Certified Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 11/2025
NY, 555162, Also licensed in: CA, CT, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, RI and WA.
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