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Collierville, TN acpntz@r.postjobfree.com

38017

Kathy Elise Freeman

Objective Utilize my extensive clinical background and

leadership experiences to embark on a challenging and

stimulating career path as a Director of Hospice Operations.

Experience

2013-2015 Grace Healthcare

Cordova, TN

Director of Nursing

Manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department

in accordance with Company policies, standards of

nursing practices and governmental regulations so as to

maintain excellent care of all residents needs.

2011- 2013 Grace Healthcare

Cordova, TN

Assistant Director of Nursing

Responsible for and oversee the clinical operations of

a 260 bed multi-faceted long term care facility &

responsible for 160 healthcare employees.

Involved in 3 successful State Survey including the

latest QIS (Quality indicator Survey) process

2007 - 2010 Select Specialty Hospital Memphis, TN

Director, Case Manager

Assume responsibility for the overall functions and

professional growth of the Case management Department

Coordinating care across the continuum; assures that

the department provides consistent management of

patients care, fiscal management; and payor/referral

satisfaction.

Supervises and participates in conducting patient

treatment plan development and discharge planning,

mentors new and existing staff, develops the

Interdisciplinary Team Conference, and maintains

compliance with the corporate models of Case Management

and PPS best practices.

Direct responsibility for managing financial outcomes

through process improvement and regulatory compliance.

Balance the needs of the patient and the needs of the

hospital with clinical skills & knowledge, utilization

review and knowledge of reimbursement process relating

to Medicare and private Insurers.

2000 - 2005 Underwood Memorial Hospital Woodbury, NJ

Clinical Supervisor

Responsible for monitoring all activities of the home

care nurses, rehab therapists, and CNAs.

Staff educator developing and delivering in-services.

Participated in successful preparation and completion

of JACHO survey.

Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, orientation,

and scheduling of new RNs.

Served as Interim Director June - August 2005

Oversaw all operational activities.

1988 - 1999 Hospital of the University of PA

Philadelphia, PA

Level II Staff Nurse - Short Stay Unit

Formulated standard of care policies.

Provided primary care to a wide variety of surgical

outpatients.

Closely monitored medical outpatients undergoing

invasive procedures.

Administered chemotherapeutic agents to

hematology/oncology patients.

Responsible for transfusions of various blood

products.

Educate patients both pre and post procedure.

Successfully completed certification in intravenous

therapy.

1984-1987 Hospital of the University of PA

Philadelphia, PA

Level III Staff Nurse -

Neurosurgical/Medical-Surgical Unit

Primary Nurse assuming total responsibility for

complex neurosurgical and acute medical patients.

Acted as Charge Nurse for 48 bed unit. Responsible

for floor assignments and supervision of unit

activities.

Trained and supervised new orientees.

Served as a clinical resource person for new staff

and student nurses.

Conducted inservices on topics including: "The

Neurological Exam" and "Inservice to a Neurological

Unit".

1984 - 1984 Lancaster General Hospital Lancaster, PA

Graduate - Medical/Surgical/Cardiac Step-down Unit

Completed hospital orientation.

Assisted in the care of patients.

Education Graduation 1984 Widener University Chester, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Graduated with

Academic Honors

Professional Legal Nurse Consultant-Jurex

October, 2013

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