BSN-prepared Registered Nurse and U.S. Air Force veteran specializing in care coordination, clinical telephone triage, and regulatory compliance. Delivered effective patient transitions through meticulous documentation and collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to leveraging organizational skills in diverse settings to drive company growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Leave of Absence
Unemployed
Belleville
02.2024 - Current
Due to a motor vehicle accident, I was in the hospital and a rehabilitation center for several months. I have been on a strict regimen of Physical and Occupational Therapy. All my hard work and determination has paid off, and I have officially been medically cleared to return to work. Seeking remote nursing position while adapting to limited use of lower extremities. Between a couple of surgeries, I managed to complete the necessary CEUs to renew my Alabama Multi-State RN license. Most recently, I have completed EMTALA training and am currently progressing through the MCG CareInsights certification.
319th Reconnaissance Wing Special Needs Care Coordinator
Max Med Contracting Agency
Grand Forks AFB, ND
08.2022 - 01.2024
Coordinated care for 200+ high-acuity families, ensuring smooth transitions and addressing time-sensitive relocation needs.
Performed clinical telephone triage, screened remote consults, and routed cases to appropriate resources for prompt resolution.
Tracked compliance metrics and briefed leadership on case trends, risks, and barriers affecting patient movement.
Tracked compliance metrics and briefed leadership on case trends and barriers, informing strategic decisions for improved patient movement.
319th Reconnaissance Wing SHPE Program Manager
Arora Contracting Agency
Grand Forks AFB, ND
08.2020 - 10.2022
Coordinated SHPE program logistics, conducted documentation audits, and collected data to enhance readiness and facilitate care-transition decisions.
Monitored separation, retirement, and readiness workflows in vMPF, ensuring complete data synchronization for timely decision-making.
Conducted tele-health screenings and reviewed complex clinical histories to ensure appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary medical boards.
Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Manager
Colonial Haven Rehabilitation Center
Greensboro, AL
04.2014 - 12.2017
Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with therapy, dietary, and administration teams, fostering proper placement and continuity of care.
Coordinated patient care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing teams.
Monitored resident conditions and escalated changes to clinical leadership.
Implemented and audited nursing care protocols, enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Clinical Supervisor and Training Manager
Department of Defense, 96th Medical Group
Eglin AFB, FL
10.2011 - 03.2014
Supervised clinical staff across Department of Defense medical group operations.
Oversaw clinical documentation, specimen workflows, and data integrity in high-volume multi-specialty care setting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Coordinated patient care workflows within military treatment facility clinics.
Revamped training tracking using advanced spreadsheets, enhancing visibility into staff readiness and compliance with requirements.
Pediatric Immunization Program Manager and Clinical Lead LPN
Department of Defense, 375th Medical Group Scott AFB
, IL
07.2007 - 09.2011
Transformed pediatric vaccination services at Scott AFB by relocating them within the clinic, resulting in a remarkable 30% improvement in metrics and increased convenience for parents and caregivers.
Pioneered a novel program to enhance clinic efficacy in immunization training and documentation, overseeing its development and implementation.
Created a comforting environment for pediatric patients during procedures and immunizations, offering educational guidance to patients and families.
Led training sessions for family members to empower them in providing care and managing individual conditions.
Performed milestone assessments and contributed to comprehensive patient care and well-being.
Conducted comprehensive training for 15+ Active-Duty members and 5 Civilian personnel, elevating them to the desired status of
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
National Registery-expired - Emergency Medical Services
USAF Technical Training
Wichita Falls, TX
05.2003 - 08.2003
Certificate Of Completion, Passed Alabama Board Of Nursing Exam - Practical Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2000 - 08.2002
Skills
Clinical telephone triage and admission screening
Clinical telephone triage and admission screening,
Care transitions
Compliance and quality: EMTALA compliance, regulatory and policy compliance,
Clinical assessment
Clinical data analysis
EHR documentation
Compliance and quality: EMTALA compliance, regulatory and policy compliance