Zachary S. Parker
Waverly
Summary
- Determined, Hard working, and Flexible; in accordance to providing excellent patient and client care.
- Highly motivated.
- Providing competent, dignified, and ethical patient and client care.
- Strong documentation and follow-through.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in the hospital and home care settings; assisting in medical, physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
- Strong familiarity with all aspects of hospital and organizational policy nationwide.
- Great working knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office Processes, as well as many others.
- Experience working with, developing, and implementing several EMR interfaces and platforms in both the hospital and home care settings
- Essential experience working with all types of Insurance agencies including strong working relationships with CMS, JACHO, MAGNET, and many other accrediting agencies
- Proficient and experienced in/with tele-health medicine.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Southern Ohio Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of Hospice Outpatient and Director of Hospice Services
- The Assistant Nurse Manager of Hospice Outpatient is responsible for the implementation, delivery, coordination and supervision of hospice services delivered by their respective team that is consistent with department policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Specific Job Related Duties as they apply for prospective employment:
- Head/Lead of JCAHO survey as it pertains to our department
- Special attention given to Life Safety and Deemed Status areas
- We have received JCAHO accreditation my entire tenure
- Head/Lead of CMS survey as it pertains to our department
- We have not received a complaint during my tenure
- All successful surveys
- I have enjoyed working with our CMS surveyors over the years
- All have been complimentary of our preparedness and culture of service/quality
- Maintain and evaluate contracts with all clinical settings and facilities we engage/service: Assisted living facilities, Skilled Nursing facilities, Long-Term Care Hospital, Independent living facilities, Long-Term Care facilities, Inpatient Hospital facilities, Inpatient Hospice facilities
- Maintain and evaluate contracts with all contracted service providers: DME companies, EMS agencies, Infusion agencies, Staffing agencies, etc
- Perform annual performance evaluations on all staff
- Regularly conduct and review CHAPS surveys
- Regularly conduct and review patient/family comments and concerns
- 50+ Hours/Week
Admissions/Intake Manager
Southern Ohio Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Director of Hospice and Home Care services
- The Admissions/Intake manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department and oversees both intake and admission teams for both the Hospice and Home Care departments
- Direct oversight of billing, authorizations, determinations, grievances, appeals, and utilization reviews
- Quality control oversight
- Clinical review and documentation review specialist
- All pre-certification, authorization, appeal, and denial claims
- All coding (ICD-10, CPT, etc)
- Extensive experience with all payer sources and major medical plans
- Home Care (Acquired September2020)
- Palliative Care (Acquired September2020)
Legal Nursing Consultant for Medical Review
Burnside Law LLC.
07.2017 - 12.2022
- Duties: Provide contracted consulting services covering areas throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia
- Reason for leaving: The partner who was handling all medical cases has retired from the firm and we do not anticipate many medical review cases moving forward
- Contract Employment
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of Hospice Outpatient
- The Hospice Admissions RN’s primary job function is the responsibility as a member of the IDT for assigned functions related to providing information about services to potential SOMC Hospice patients and admitting patients to SOMC Hospice’s program
- Assists as community liaison RN with admissions, assessment, and planning
- Assists with continuity of care and discharge planning in hospitals
- Following admission ensures the smooth transition of new patients to the primary RN
- Performs other duties as assigned
- 40+ Hours/Week
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of Hospice Outpatient
- The RN’s primary job function is to identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s order, the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, and the Hospice concept and philosophy of care by rendering professional skilled nursing care in the home and/or home-like setting
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Hospice Outpatient
- 40+ Hours/Week
On Call Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Outpatient Nurse Manager
- The Hospice On-Call RN’s primary job function is to identify patient/family needs and to provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s orders, the Interdisciplinary Plan of Treatment, and the Hospice concept and philosophy of care by rendering skilled nursing care in the home and/or home-like setting within the after hours on-call program
- Performs other duties as assigned
- 40+ Hours/Week
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of Hospice Inpatient
- The RN’s primary job function is to identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s order, the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, and the Hospice concept and philosophy of care by rendering professional skilled nursing care in the facility
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Hospice Inpatient
- 40+ Hours/Week
Charge Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager
- The RN/Charge Nurse’s primary job function is to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care at the SOMC Hospice Center and assists the Nurse Manager in unit management to coordinate the training and continuing education programs and maintain quality care in accordance with unit policies and procedures
- Supports each strategic value by providing exceptional care to those we serve
- Performs other duties as assigned
- 40+ Hours/Week
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
12.2010 - 09.2011
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager
- The RN’s primary job function is to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures
- Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve
- Performs other duties as assigned
- 40+ Hours/week
Nursing Assistant
Southern Ohio Medical Center
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
- The Nursing Services Associate’s primary job function is to perform a variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients
- Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve and performs other duties as assigned
- 20 Hours/Week
Patient Sitter
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2008 - 04.2010
- Duties: Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager
- The Sitter’s primary job function is to perform constant and direct observation of the patient
- May be required to work on other nursing units
- Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Medical Surgical Care Unit
- 10 Hours/week
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio12.2010
Bachelors of Philosophy and Religion -
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio12.2012
Skills
- Ethical practice
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Deadline management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Utilization management
- Budget planning
- Workload management
- Compliance oversight
Awards
Dean’s List, Shawnee State University,10 semesters
Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Society, Inducted 2009
Graduated Cum Laude with Associate’s Degree of Nursing
Graduated Cum Laude with Philosophy Minor
Graduated Cum Laude with Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Shawnee State University Celebration of Scholarship Participant
Professional Poster Presenter, Professional Paper Presenter
Shawnee State University Associate Nursing Program Class of 2010 Graduation Speaker
Shawnee State University Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program Class of 2013 Graduation Speaker
QUALIFICATIONS
- RN-Compact State License
- BSN
- BLS
- ACLS
- CHPN
- LNC
- PALS
- Professional working competence of Spanish language
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Compact State License
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
Timeline
Legal Nursing Consultant for Medical Review
Burnside Law LLC.
07.2017 - 12.2022
Assistant Nurse Manager
Southern Ohio Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Admissions/Intake Manager
Southern Ohio Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.2012 - 07.2013
On Call Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.2012 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
09.2011 - 06.2012
Charge Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
09.2011 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
12.2010 - 09.2011
Nursing Assistant
Southern Ohio Medical Center
04.2010 - 12.2010
Patient Sitter
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2008 - 04.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Compact State License
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Bachelors of Philosophy and Religion -
Shawnee State University
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