Tricia Blackman
Ft. Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse Case Manager, RN
Brundage Work Solutions
Tampa, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Ensured accurate and up-to-date discharge plan of care through ongoing communication with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Implemented comprehensive discharge plans by integrating services such as home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME) to meet individual patient needs.
- During medical rounds, collaborated with physicians to update treatment plans and deliver care plans to patients and families.
- Secured insurance authorizations to acute Inpatient rehabilitation facilities or long-term care placement.
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
- Obtained recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor.
- Successfully lowered observation conversion rate from 25% to 19% over the course of two months.
- Successfully followed medical instructions provided by physicians, ensuring appropriate treatment during both inpatient and outpatient care.
- Enabled patient advocacy by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Travel Nurse Case Manager, RN
Cross Country Nurses
Boca Raton, FL
02.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Utilization Review Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2016 - 02.2021
Education
Associates of Science Degree - Registered Nurse
Broward College
Pembroke Pines, FL06-2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Interface well with superiors, peers, and subordinates
- Performed successfully in highly visible positions of increasing responsibility
- Accurately interpret provider issues and offer the best solution
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Enjoy a dynamic working environment
- Proficient at organizing and prioritizing tasks
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
Timeline
Travel Nurse Case Manager, RN
Brundage Work Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse Case Manager, RN
Cross Country Nurses
02.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Utilization Review Nurse
Broward Health Medical Center
05.2016 - 02.2021
Associates of Science Degree - Registered Nurse
Broward College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Broward College