Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with 18 years plus in health care. Knowledge of nursing principles and acceptable professional standards of care Strengths in a variety of patient care, including assessment, patient education, patient care, and discharge planning. Has experience with patients of all ages. Additional expertise including management, staff supervision, case management experience within a managed care environment, solid clinical background, and utilization review management. Experience in providing individualized care plans and helping patients meet goals. Works well with a diverse patient population and ability to foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history of indirect patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Responsible for case management, set re-assessment schedules, worked closely with various Star+Plus, Superior, Medicaid Programs, MCO, Respite (MDCP) and private insurance companies to obtain authorizations for Private Duty Nursing and attendant care