Therese Barahanos
Lakewood,NJ
Summary
Experienced hospice nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Bringing 19+ years experience in Hospice and Palliative care. Proficient in clinical assessment, care planning, regulatory requirements and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Proven leadership role at Hammond Care, Vitas, and Grace Healthcare. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Swan Hospice
Lakewood, NJ
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, medication administration and patient and family education.
- Assessed treatment plans and interventions for effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
RN Case Manager
Embracing Hospicecare
Wall, NJ
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient status and progress toward goals
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives .
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Communicated regularly with family members and primary physicians regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
Clinical Nurse Consultant/Team Leader
HammondCare
Greenwich, NSW. Australia
05.2012 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Created and implemented a nursing specific orientation
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for patient care.
Team Leader
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Mount Laurel, NJ
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised Team of 25 Hospice professionals
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan of care.
- Provided leadership support for the recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation and discipline of nursing staff.
- Managed staffing levels to meet operational needs and budget requirements.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Managed costs within budget related to patient care ( DME, Pharmacy, Labor).
- Reviewed and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising timely solutions.
- Provided staff in-services on pain management, hospice principles, proper documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated and supervised all direct and in-direct patient services provided by clinical staff.
QAPI/Clinical Nurse Educator/Team Leader
Grace Healthcare Services
Edison, NJ
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Prepared all documentation and correspondence to CMS and other governmental agencies through three rounds of ADR's and subsequent appeals.
- Presented claims to Administrative Law Judge for appeal resulting in a significant number of previously denied claims being paid.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and progress toward goals.
- Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
- Developed and implemented nursing specific orientation and clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing a Plan of Correction to address deficiencies received during Medicare survey.
- Reviewed and revised Administrative, Clinical and Human resources policy and procedure manuals to ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX09.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.1997
High School Diploma -
Keyport High School
Keyport, NJ06-1985
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Care and Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Planning
- Clinical quality improvement
- Team management
- Onboarding and coaching
- Staff scheduling
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
Certification
- CHPN Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse= 1997
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Swan Hospice
04.2024 - 12.2024
RN Case Manager
Embracing Hospicecare
08.2022 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Consultant/Team Leader
HammondCare
05.2012 - 03.2022
Team Leader
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
05.2010 - 01.2012
QAPI/Clinical Nurse Educator/Team Leader
Grace Healthcare Services
03.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
High School Diploma -
Keyport High School
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