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Tara Brighton

Monticello,IA

Summary

Dynamic RN Case Manager with Trinity Health At Home, skilled in chronic disease management and care coordination. Achieved reduced hospital readmission rates through effective patient education and strong clinical judgment. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Committed to quality improvement and staff training.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager

Trinity Health At Home/Above and Beyond Home Healt
12.2005 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.

Adjunct Faculty Member

Kirkwood Community College Jones Regional Center
08.2017 - 05.2022
  • Utilized various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
  • Organized, prepared, and revised nursing course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
  • Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.

MDS Coordinator, Staff Nurse, CNA

Monticello Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.1992 - 12.2005
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
  • Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
  • Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
  • Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
  • Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-1999

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Discharge planning
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Multidisciplinary approach
  • Care coordination
  • Utilization review
  • Clinical assessment
  • Medication management
  • Quality improvement
  • Case management
  • Training staff
  • Strong clinical judgment

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Member

Kirkwood Community College Jones Regional Center
08.2017 - 05.2022

RN Case Manager

Trinity Health At Home/Above and Beyond Home Healt
12.2005 - Current

MDS Coordinator, Staff Nurse, CNA

Monticello Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.1992 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College

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