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Tina N. Brown, BSN, RN

McCordsville,IN

Summary

Diligent Quality Improvement professional with strong background in implementing quality improvement initiatives. Successfully led projects that enhanced operational efficiency and compliance. Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and process optimization to drive continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of HEDIS measures and guidelines. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving measurable results. Reliable in ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Improvement Consultant- HEDIS Lead

Elevance Health (formerly IU Health Plans)
01.2019 - Current
    • Oversight and management of HEDIS vendor ensuring adherence to quality and reporting standards
    • Collaborate on and ensure timely execution of HEDIS deliverables including the HEDIS Roadmap
    • Led and supported all aspects of the HEDIS audit process, serving as primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
    • Perform medical record reviews, abstraction, and overreads for HEDIS and other quality requirements.
    • Performs ongoing analysis of gaps and barriers in care, aligning interventions with HEDIS and NCQA standards
    • Served as a subject matter expert on the HEDIS review team, providing guidance and support to colleagues as needed.
    • Research and validate clinical data.
    • Contribute to the development of training materials for new HEDIS reviewers, promoting a consistent approach to data collection.

Telephonic Nurse Case Manager

Humana
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted telephonic assessments and monitored members with chronic conditions.
  • Develop and implement plan of care for patients with chronic illness or recovering from serious injuries
  • Educated patients to improve self-management and reduce re-admissions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to close gaps and align care with best practices.
  • Assessed current treatment plan to identify barriers, clarify or determine realistic goals and objectives and seek potential alternatives.

Home Health and Hospice RN

Grace Hospice/ Paradigm / Premier Hospice /Kindred
02.2012 - 03.2020
  • Developed and initiated individualized plan of care and assumed responsibility for ongoing development in partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
  • Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
  • Identified and coordinated patient and family care to support patients and families
  • Initiated preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provided services ordered by physician as indicated in plan of care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

HEDIS Review Nurse

IU Health / Anthem-contracted Through Populas
12.2012 - 12.2018

    ● Review assigned medical records in order to abstract specified and required clinical data elements for HEDIS reporting

  • ● Participate in medical record collection and inter-rater reliability process
  • ● Schedule and perform on-site medical record reviews
  • ● Document abstraction findings as required
  • ● Improved HEDIS performance by conducting thorough medical record reviews and data extraction.

RN Case Manager

Nightingale Home Healthcare
09.2012 - 12.2012
  • Developed, implemented, coordinated, monitored, and evaluated care plans
  • Conducted assessments to identify patient and caregiver needs
  • Implemented care plan by facilitating referrals as appropriate
  • Coordinated resources to meet patients identified needs
  • Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of care plan and made modifications as needed
  • Communicated with physicians to consult and develop treatment plans
  • Performed nursing care such as wound care, catheter care, etc.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Wishard Health Services
10.2010 - 08.2012

● Performed chart audits

● Processed prior authorizations

● Worked in various clinics such as Adult Medicine,

Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Geriatrics

● Transcribed written and verbal orders

● Managed phone and walk-in triage

● Assessed patients and documented appropriately

● Performed patient and family education

● Provided nursing care including medication administration, wound care etc.

● Performed minor procedures and other clinical nursing duties

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mollen Immunization Clinics
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Administered influenza and pneumococcal vaccines
  • Completed accurate patient documentation
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions
  • Worked with both full and partial vials, pre-filled syringes
  • Independently managed clinics of up to 80 patients
  • Maintained excellent interpersonal, professional and organizational skills

Licensed Practical Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor

Altenheim Community
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Completed facility admissions and discharges
  • Performed head-to-toe assessments
  • Evaluated and treated various wounds
  • Completed thorough documentation
  • Monitored and provided care for 23+ residents
  • Performed medication administration
  • Supervised team of 4 Certified Nursing Assistants

Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Office Assistant

Northside Adult and Pediatric Care
04.2006 - 09.2008
  • Performed routine immunizations
  • Assisted physicians as necessary
  • Roomed patients and obtained vital signs

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
11.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN.
05.2010

Technical Certificate, Practical Nursing program -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
05.2008

Skills

  • Measure performance improvements
  • Process improvement expertise
  • Health plan operations
  • Medical record review
  • Data collection techniques
  • Audit preparation
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • HEDIS compliance

Additional Information

  • Licenses: Registered Nurse 10/2010 Registered Nurse Compact 08/2020

Timeline

Telephonic Nurse Case Manager

Humana
09.2021 - 01.2022

Quality Improvement Consultant- HEDIS Lead

Elevance Health (formerly IU Health Plans)
01.2019 - Current

HEDIS Review Nurse

IU Health / Anthem-contracted Through Populas
12.2012 - 12.2018

RN Case Manager

Nightingale Home Healthcare
09.2012 - 12.2012

Home Health and Hospice RN

Grace Hospice/ Paradigm / Premier Hospice /Kindred
02.2012 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Wishard Health Services
10.2010 - 08.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mollen Immunization Clinics
01.2009 - 01.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor

Altenheim Community
09.2008 - 09.2009

Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Office Assistant

Northside Adult and Pediatric Care
04.2006 - 09.2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Technical Certificate, Practical Nursing program -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Tina N. Brown, BSN, RN