Tanya McAllister
Nursing
Bailey,CO
Summary
Home Health Clinical Manager overseeing skilled clinicians, chart audits, weekly reporting, referral flow, and interviewing team members to keep care compliant and timely. Strengthens agency operations by coaching field staff, reviewing documentation, and supporting quality standards in the home care setting. Experienced across clinical oversight, service coordination, and team readiness. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty RN
MGA Homecare Services
05.2022 - Current
- Provided in-home nursing care for pediatric and adult clients with ongoing assessment and medication support.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with rehab staff, school staff, family caregivers, and medical providers to enhance patient outcomes.
- Documented comprehensive care plans, assessments, and physician orders to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Collaborated with RN case managers and leadership to maintain continuity of care.
- Precepted new RN/LPN hires to the agency to ensure top-quality patient care.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Bridges Home Health
02.2022 - 04.2026
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations, aligning interventions with individualized health goals.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, evaluating medical histories and current health status for effective interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and shared decision-making.
- Performed wide range of nursing care skills including IV therapy, wound/ostomy care, medication and disease management for patients with multiple diagnoses.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in case management, strengthening team capabilities and improving service delivery.
RN Preceptor/Clinical Education Team
Colorado Visiting Nurse Association
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed heart failure education and telemonitoring support program for home-based care, improving patient self-management and outcomes.
- Guided field clinicians and clinical managers through orientation, education, and clinical training, enhancing overall competency and confidence.
- Contributed to policy and program development, enhancing care delivery and ensuring staff readiness for clinical challenges.
RN Case Manager, Field Staff
Colorado Visiting Nurse Association
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed skilled nursing cases from admission to discharge, ensuring comprehensive patient care in home health setting.
- Performed patient assessments, wound /ostomy care, IV services, catheter management, and caregiver education.
- Performed Medical Foot Nursing (skilled foot care) for patients with qualifying age/diagnoses/health insurance requirements under the Kaiser Permanente health care system.
- Supervised LPNs and CNAs, coordinating care plans with patients, families, and caregivers to enhance quality of care.
- Precepted CVNA RN and LPN employees, along with RN students, on guidelines and processes of home health nursing care.
Clinical Manager
Personal Touch Home Care
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Supervised skilled clinicians to ensure quality care.
- Conducted weekly reports and chart audits to maintain compliance and quality standards.
- Processed homecare service referrals to ensure timely access to care.
- Managed file processing to support smooth agency closure.
School Nurse
Preble County ESC
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Consulted with ESC Classroom Educators in Preble County Schools on medication administration policies and health-care protocols.
- Enhanced knowledge of classroom educators and administrators, enabling better management of student health issues and medication administration in schools.
Field Nurse Case Manager
Personal Touch Home Care
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Coordinated referrals, physician orders, and follow-up services to enhance continuity of care among patients, caregivers, and providers.
- Monitored hospital admissions, discharges, and ongoing service needs to proactively manage patient care requirements.
- Delivered skilled nursing care, medication support, wound care, and IV therapy in the community.
- Collaborated with TRICARE patients and referrals in home health to facilitate timely access to appropriate care.
Charge Nurse (Shift Supervisor)
Mercy Francistan Schroder (Now Bradford Place)
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with staff nurses to enhance care coordination, process physician orders, and deliver direct resident care.
- Delivered direct patient care across all units (Independent and Assisted Living, Skilled Rehab, Long Term/Dementia Nursing Units) while supervising 2-3 units simultaneously.
Didactic, Clinical and Lab Faculty
Brown Mackie College
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Led classroom, clinical, and lab instruction for LPN program students across diverse clinical and community settings, enhancing practical skills and real-world application.
Home Health Nurse
Comprehensive Health Care
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Assessed CNAs delivering home health services through in-home supervisory evaluations.
Staff Nurse, Inpatient Care Unit
MCCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital
04.2005 - 10.2005
- Provided patient care for ER and post-op admissions, managed individualized care plans, and coordinated discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records accurately.
Charge Nurse, Shift Supervisor, Staff Development Coordinator, State Tested Nursing Assistant TCEP Program Coordinator and Primary Instructor
Matrix Healthcare of Oxford
02.2002 - 04.2005
- Supervised and coordinated delivery of patient care by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, ensuring adherence to best practices and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored nursing staff performance and conducted skill reviews, contributing to annual state evaluation with no clinical citations and preventing in-house decubiti for over 1 year.
- Coordinated STNA TCEP at remote location for over 1 year, leading to 90% pass rate on Proctored State Test for course completers.
Clinical Nurse
Columbus Children's Hospital
05.1989 - 11.1998
- Provided comprehensive patient care across all inpatient units, including NICU, PICU, SICU, Rehab, med-surg areas, and Emergency Room.
- Managed care for PIVs, CVADs, Endotracheal and Tracheostomy procedures, DKA, and Peritoneal Dialysis, addressing a wide range of patient diagnoses.
- Delivered diabetic education to newly diagnosed patients and families, emphasizing strategies for effective home disease management and societal participation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capital University
Bexley, OH05-1989
Skills
Clinical case management
Care coordination
Patient assessment
Clinical documentation
OASIS documentation
Nurse precepting
Staff education management
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality assurance
Care plan development
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Private Duty RN
MGA Homecare Services
05.2022 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Bridges Home Health
02.2022 - 04.2026
RN Preceptor/Clinical Education Team
Colorado Visiting Nurse Association
10.2019 - 05.2022
RN Case Manager, Field Staff
Colorado Visiting Nurse Association
06.2018 - 10.2019
Clinical Manager
Personal Touch Home Care
08.2017 - 04.2018
School Nurse
Preble County ESC
08.2016 - 08.2017
Field Nurse Case Manager
Personal Touch Home Care
01.2014 - 08.2017
Charge Nurse (Shift Supervisor)
Mercy Francistan Schroder (Now Bradford Place)
12.2012 - 01.2014
Didactic, Clinical and Lab Faculty
Brown Mackie College
01.2006 - 01.2012
Home Health Nurse
Comprehensive Health Care
01.2006 - 05.2006
Staff Nurse, Inpatient Care Unit
MCCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital
04.2005 - 10.2005
Charge Nurse, Shift Supervisor, Staff Development Coordinator, State Tested Nursing Assistant TCEP Program Coordinator and Primary Instructor
Matrix Healthcare of Oxford
02.2002 - 04.2005
Clinical Nurse
Columbus Children's Hospital
05.1989 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capital University