Tanika Finney

• Coordinate post‑acute care for veterans receiving services through SSM, OSF St. Anthony’s, and Touchette Hospital, ensuring safe and timely transitions to the next level of care.
• Arrange and authorize essential post‑discharge services, including home health, rehabilitation, DME, and specialty consultations, while maintaining close communication with veterans and care teams.
• Mitigate unnecessary costs by ensuring appropriate consult placement, accurate documentation, and efficient use of community resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers, streamline care pathways, and promote continuity of care across multiple health systems.
• Educate veterans and families regarding care plans, expectations, and available community support to enhance understanding and self‑management.

• Streamlined referral processes, improving efficiency in patient transitions to specialty care.
• Led multidisciplinary team meetings to assess patient needs and align care strategies.
• Mentored new staff on best practices in veteran care coordination and resource management.
• Analyzed program outcomes to identify trends, supporting data-driven decision-making for service enhancements.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry trends, regulations, or research relevant to community care coordination.
• Enhanced patient care by developing personalized care plans and coordinating with healthcare providers.
• Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their health by providing educational materials and support.
• Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
• Developed strong relationships with community organizations, fostering partnerships that benefited both the patients and the organizations involved.
• Facilitated successful transitions from hospital to home by arranging necessary services and ensuring continuity of care.
• Connected patients to appropriate resources by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of local services and programs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex needs.
• Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
• Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
• Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
• Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.

• Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized care plans.
• Administered medications and monitored responses for adverse effects.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and self-care.
• Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
• Prioritized patient needs and managed multiple assignments in fast-paced clinical settings.
• Mentored new nurses on protocols, documentation standards, and patient safety practices.
• Responded to emergencies and provided rapid stabilization during critical situations.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

• Spearheaded strategic initiatives to optimize facility operations and elevate patient care delivery.
• Managed oversight of regulatory compliance to uphold health and safety standards within the organization.
• Oversaw budget allocation to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resource utilization across departments.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to design and implement quality improvement programs aimed at optimizing patient care.
• Facilitated leadership development programs, guiding emerging leaders to foster professional growth within the organization.
• Evaluated operational workflows to identify opportunities for process enhancements and cost savings.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of facility processes, implementing strategic solutions to strengthen performance and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to develop effective policies and procedures for optimal patient care delivery.
• Streamlined resource allocation within facility by conducting comprehensive analysis of staffing patterns and patient needs assessments.
• Facilitated collaborative discussions among diverse teams to enhance comprehensive care plans for patients with unique needs.
• Optimized facility operations to enhance overall efficiency and reduce costs.
• Executed comprehensive documentation and reporting processes to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare guidelines.
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with community organizations to enhance visibility of health facility services.
• Exhibited strong leadership by effectively guiding health facility through growth and organizational restructuring phases.
• Conducted performance evaluations to provide actionable feedback and define achievable development goals within the organization.
• Directed emergency preparedness initiatives within the facility, ensuring comprehensive staff training on protocols for unexpected events and crisis situations.
• Directed recruitment initiatives to secure top talent in healthcare administration roles.
• Monitored and analyzed industry trends and advancements to inform strategic decision-making processes.
• Directed financial resource management to align with organizational goals while effectively reducing expenses.