Certified Nurse Care Manger: Reliable, Ethical Nurse Care Manager. Highly proficient in coordinating, care planning, discharge planning and transitional care. Organized, detailed oriented, proactive with excellent communications skills. Seeking Remote Care Manger position.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior RN Care Manager
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred
01.2021 - Current
Educated members, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each member and connected to optimal providers and care.
Onboarded and supported new employees with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives.
Provide ongoing support and create training programs to address skill gaps.
RN Care Manager
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred
01.2014 - 01.2021
Perform comprehensive assessments of member’s health and psychosocial needs, including health literacy, knowledge deficits and develops member centric care plan collaboratively with the member, caregiver and their healthcare team to meet targeted goals
Educate the member, family/authorized representative and caregiver on the disease process and medication management
Facilitate and coordinate communication between the care manager and the member’s care team with use of motivational interviewing to support and empower the member to motivate change and take an active role in self-managing their health
Provides community and internal resources and referrals as needed such as; Elder Services, Dementia Care Consultant, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health/Social Services
Maintain professional growth and development through self-directed learning activities
Maintain knowledge of and complies with all relevant laws, regulations and policies , procedures and standards.
Pre-Certification Registered Nurse Care Manager
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred
01.2013 - 01.2014
Pre-Certification Registered Nurse
Medix Staffing Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2013
Based at Tufts Health Plan, managed a daily case load of requests for coverage as defined within the TMP Medical Necessity Guidelines
Perform timely completion of cases by adhering to time frames and regulations set forth by Medicare Regulations
Assisted the team in preparing the unit for the Medicare audit conducted this year.
Registered Nurse
Art of Care
01.2011 - 01.2012
Home health care nurse providing clinical care within the patients’ residences
Responsible for the documentation plan of care using the OASIS form for Medicare reimbursement
Supervised home health aids and provided guidance when needed
Designed, implemented, and evaluated the plan of care for the patients
Developed positive rapport with patients
Educated patients, performed assessments and worked closely with their physicians on medication management
Preceptor for six registered nurses.
Registered Nurse
AT Home VNA
01.2010 - 01.2011
Home health care nurse providing clinical care within the patients’ residences
Responsible for the documentation plan of care using the OASIS form for Medicare reimbursement
Supervised home health aids and provided guidance when needed
Designed, implemented, and evaluated the plan of care for the patients
Developed positive rapport with patients
Educated patients, performed assessments and worked closely with their physicians on medication management.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2007 - 01.2010
Fast paced retail pharmacy
Assisted in fulfilling high volume of prescription orders
Interacted directly with staff pharmacists and insurance companies.
Peoplesoft Trainer
Keane, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2007
Created training manual and conducted training sessions for company collections software.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
01.2001 - 01.2004
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA
Skills
CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Workflow process and procedures
Knowledge of current Medicare health regulations
Very effective demonstration and leadership qualities
Computer skills:
MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Medhok, Peoplesoft
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Oversees provisions for discharge from facilities including follow-up appointments, home health, social services, transportation, etc, in order to maintain continuity of care
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the cost consequences resulting from Care Management decisions through utilization of reports and systems such as days of admission and high risk reports
Additional Information
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
, Registered Nurse-Massachusetts (2010)
Certified Care Manager (2019)
HONORS:
, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, member
Leadership Award, Peoplesoft
ACITIVITIES
Volunteer, Treasurer ACTAIDCIS (2010-Present)
Class Representative, Bunker Hill Community College (2008-2010)
Timeline
Senior RN Care Manager
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred
01.2021 - Current
RN Care Manager
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred
01.2014 - 01.2021
Pre-Certification Registered Nurse Care Manager
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred
01.2013 - 01.2014
Pre-Certification Registered Nurse
Medix Staffing Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Art of Care
01.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
AT Home VNA
01.2010 - 01.2011
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2007 - 01.2010
Peoplesoft Trainer
Keane, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2007
Accounts Receivable Specialist
01.2001 - 01.2004
Associates of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
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