Linda P. Schleck
Unit ***
Metuchen, New Jersey 08840
Experience
Oct 2009- QualCare, Piscataway, New Jersey
Present Disease Management Care Manager
-Direct telephone correspondence with patients regarding disease
management, ex. Diabetes, COPD, CHF, Cardiovascular, Asthma
-Patient referrals to appropriate specialists
Feb 2006- Schering-Plough, Springfield, New Jersey
Oct 2009 Drug Safety and Surveillance Specialist
-Worldwide reporting of drug safety incidents from post
marketing, clinical trials and literature sources
-Managed MedWatch; wrote case description narrative and
pharmacovigilance transactions from health care
professionals, assessment of case level of seriousness
- Familiar with MedDRA and Oracle AERS database system
Dec 2004- Sentrx, Little Falls, New Jersey
Feb 2006 Safety Surveillance Monitor
-Triage and follow-up pharmacovigilance transactions from
consumers, health care professionals or attorneys as necessary.
-Appropriate coding of adverse events
-Familiar with Argus and ARISg database systems
April 2003 Active Care, Parsippany, New Jersey
Dec 2004 Nurse Case Manager
-Direct communication with patients, doctors and related persons
to determine necessary level of medical care
-Documentation and follow-up of claimant progress
Dec 2000 Concentra, Woodbridge, New Jersey
-April 2003 Nurse Case Manager
-Telephonically coordinated medical care for patients involved
in automobile accidents
-Evaluation of medical claims for necessity and appropriate
level of care.
Sept 1998 Empire Stat Group, New York, New York
-Dec 2000 Nurse Review Consultant
-Review and revise independent medical examinations and peer
reviews.
-Liaison between insurance company and physicians.
Nov 1997 Options at Allstate, New Providence, New Jersey
- Sept 1998 Nurse Auditor Consultant
-Audited Personal Injury Protection claims for medical
appropriateness.
-Negotiated payments with providers.
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Dec 1995 FOJP Service Corporation, New York, New York
-Oct 1997 Research Associate
-Oversaw physician peer and expert testimony program.
-Contributed to various projects and reports.
July 1994 Medical Doctors + Designers, Westfield, New Jersey
-Dec 1994 Physician Research Assistant
-Researched medical material for various physician and patient
education aids.
-Co-wrote material for various projects in multiple therapeutic
areas.
Sept 1992 HMO Blue, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark, New
Jersey
-July 1994 Health Service Coordinator
-Analysis and payment of hospital and professional claims.
-Coordinated care between physician and the HMO.
June 1991 Dr. A. R. Miskoff D.O. and Associates, Edison, New Jersey -
Staff R.N.
-March 1992 Oncology/Hematology
-Responsible for ongoing assessment of cancer patients.
-Preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents.
Oct 1990 Overlook Hospital, Summit, New Jersey - Unit Based Substitute
-May 1991 Psychiatric Unit
-Responsible for maintaining contact and progress of 5 to 7
patients per shift.
-Co-Lead patient therapeutic activities.
Sept 1988 Fair Oaks Hospital Summit, New Jersey - Staff R.N.
-Oct 1990 Adolescent Substance Abuse Unit
-Over progress of 4 to 5 patients during hospitalization.
-Lead patient therapeutic activities.
July 1986 Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, New Jersey Staff R.N.
-Aug 1988 Medical/Surgical Unit
-Assessment and documentation for 15 to 17 patients per shift.
-Administration of medication, maintained IVs, dressing changes.
Education
Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Union College, Cranford, New Jersey
Diploma/A.S. Nursing - Honors - 1986
Kean College, Union, New Jersey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing - 1991
Deans List: May 1989, May 1991
The Nurse as a Case Manager - Rutgers College of Nursing Center for
Professional Development Spring - 2009
This course explored the concept of Case Management including management
theories, how it is implemented in health care settings and the effects on
costs and quality of care. The role of the nurse case manager in a variety
of settings including community, acute care, ambulatory, rehabilitation and
unique healthcare settings was examined.
New Jersey License Number: 88699