Stacy Sick

• Assessed patient cases for hospital admission eligibility based on clinical knowledge and coordinated necessary peer consultations.
• Conducted thorough validation of medical necessity, focusing on minimizing financial risks linked to denials and payment discrepancies.
• Coordinated with medical professionals and departments to address and resolve cases efficiently.

• Designed and implemented collaborative sessions to optimize decisionmaking strategies within hospital admissions.

• Coordinated efforts with interdisciplinary teams to elevate patient outcomes and optimize utilization of available resources.

• Reviewed clinical documentation of 50+ cases to ensure compliance with utilization management guidelines

• Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, team-building exercises, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced staff performance through regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
• Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care..
• Monitored budget allocations, resource utilization, and staffing levels to maintain optimal fiscal responsibility within nursing department.
• Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
• Evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback and tailored training sessions to enhance nursing skills.

• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
• Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
• Developed professional relationships with community partners to enhance available support services for patients transitioning from acute care settings.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.

• Counseled hundreds of patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
• Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
• Directed and advised clients on all public healthcare matters.
• Provided teaching, resources and education on various health topics and concerns.
• Directed clients to their PCP or urgent care for pressing matters.
• Documented and accessed patient charts on various electronic medical systems.
• Stayed current on changes in healthcare and policy.

• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important information for over 30 patients to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery per shift.
• Managed over 20 patients' care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels per shift.
• Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
• Provided G-tube care, such as administering medications, feedings and dressing changes
• Provided Tracheostomy and ventilatory care, such as administering breathing treatments, changing tracheostomy and dressings. Continually monitoring ventilator settings and assessed breathing patterns. Increased O2 saturation levels by >5% per shift
• Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
• Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
• Collaborated with other healthcare members on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications