Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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STEPHANIE L HIGHT

West Chester,PA

Summary

I have been a Registered Nurse for many years, with managerial, instructional, and Clinical experience in Medical-Surgical, Pediatric and Adult populations, Chemotherapy, and Dermatology. I have much knowledge as a Nurse Case Manger along with Clinical Liaison experience. I believe I am a well-rounded RN who enjoys helping and working with others.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Coordinator

Erickson Advantage
Glen Mills, PA
07.2019 - Current
  • Provide authorizations for facilities and several vendors
  • Created In-patient and Out-patient cases in Case Trakker
  • Followed and performed Utilization Review for our Skilled facility
  • Followed DME needs for all EA members
  • Discussed care plans with the doctors and nurses re: the care needs for the EA members.

Nurse Case Manager

THE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
West Chester, PA
11.2010 - Current
  • Discharge Planning for Medical-Surgical Patients
  • All utilization review completed for all insurances
  • Computer interaction to complete all case management tasks
  • Daily interaction with the nurses and physicians to perform accurate and safe discharge.

PEMBROOKE HEALTH & REHABILITATION
West Chester, PA
12.2008 - 03.2012
  • Clinical Liaison
  • Performed all utilization review for the managed care population
  • Provided the marketing for the facility
  • Assessed all population in facilities for appropriate admission
  • Worked closely with the Admissions Director and the management team
  • Worked closely with all the social workers and case managers in the hospitals and long term acute care facilities
  • Provided teaching to the facilities along with helping the families transition to our facility.

Case Manager

11.2005 - 01.2008
  • Discharge Planning for Medical-Surgical Patients
  • All utilization review completed for all insurances
  • Computer interaction to complete all case management tasks
  • Daily interaction with the nurses and physicians to perform accurate and safe discharge (I started as a Full-Time

Case Manager

01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Continued to work per diem for Chester County hospital from 11/2010
  • (While I was working full-time at Pembrooke as a Clinical Liaison, the Hospital created a part-time position for me, which is where I am currently working)., Continued to work per diem for Chester County hospital from 11/2010
  • (While I was working full-time at Pembrooke as a Clinical Liaison, the Hospital created a part-time position for me, which is where I am currently working).

Appeals Coordinator

BRANDYWINE HOSPITAL
Coatesville, PA
04.2005 - 11.2005
  • Denial and Appeal's
  • Evaluate and read medical charts to review pertinent information for an appeal
  • Discuss cases with other healthcare professionals, to gather facts regarding individual cases
  • Write appeal letters daily to overturn any drop in level of care or denials
  • Communicate with several insurance companies pertaining to a specific case
  • Document a log of all denials and overturned appeals (Changes were being made, and the position was eliminated).

UR/Nurse Complex Case Manager

AETNA, King of Prussia, PA
05.2003 - 03.2005
  • Converse with medical professionals and coordinate care pertinent to their current health needs by utilizing other facilities/vendors regarding HHC, Rehab., Hospice and DME equipment
  • Correlate care with the medical directors regarding current health status
  • Discuss cases with the Nursing Case Manager Supervisor relevant to the members' specific health needs.

Education

AAS -

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

RN License in PA - undefined

1997

NURSING, Academics and Clinical Setting - undefined

1995

AAS - NURSING, Clinical

Crozer Chester Medical Center
1995

Skills

  • Read and review Medical Charts
  • Insurance
  • Marketing
  • Nursing
  • Teaching
  • Customer service
  • Computer skills
  • Organization
  • Discharge Planning
  • People skills
  • Problem resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

Chosen for Clinical Excellence in Nursing School.


Received Orthopedic Case Manager certificate.


Chemo Therapy Certified.

Certification

  • Case Management - 2005-2008 at Chester County Hospital

Timeline

Care Coordinator

Erickson Advantage
07.2019 - Current

Nurse Case Manager

THE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
11.2010 - Current

PEMBROOKE HEALTH & REHABILITATION
12.2008 - 03.2012

Case Manager

11.2005 - 01.2008

Appeals Coordinator

BRANDYWINE HOSPITAL
04.2005 - 11.2005

Case Manager

01.2005 - 01.2008

UR/Nurse Complex Case Manager

AETNA, King of Prussia, PA
05.2003 - 03.2005

AAS -

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

RN License in PA - undefined

NURSING, Academics and Clinical Setting - undefined

AAS - NURSING, Clinical

Crozer Chester Medical Center
STEPHANIE L HIGHT