Medical Manager
Resume:
Karen Marie Schultz
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
RN Licensed in Michigan (1974) & Texas (2011)
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RN with experience in a variety of medical settings
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2008 Site Review Consultant
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2000 2001 OR Surgical Technology Instructor
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1998 2000 OR RN
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1995 1998 RN on Medical, Surgical, Telemetry floor
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1993 1989 RN Concurrent and Retroactive Auditor for Hospitals
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1988 1989 OR/PACU/CS Manager
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1974 1988 OR staff, charge, and preceptor in all specialties including Open Heart.
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GED/ABE Instructor and Tutor
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EDUCATION:
BLS 10/06/2010 to 10/06/2012; Seeking ACLS online.
Complete CEU classes yearly for RN license. Presently I am current.
MedAssurant, Inc.
RN ICD 9, CPT, and CMS Medical Review classes.
Nazareth College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, Michigan
I have coursework towards BS; however the degree was not completed.
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center 09/20/1971 06/28/1974
2816 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Diploma in Nursing on 06/28/1974
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
G.E.D. LITERACY TEACHER AIDE/TUTOR 10/15/2009 – 11/08/2012
I tutor adults who are obtaining completion of their GED in reading, language, writing, social studies, science and math.
This is offered through the AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program. It is a temporary position as I seek
more permanent position. Supervisor: Ralph Rausch @ AARP 269-***-**** ******@***.*** &
Scott Goodwin @ Goodwill 269-***-**** X229 ********@************.***
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES AARP Foundation
420 East Alcott Street 535 South Burdick Street, Suite 165
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Wage: $7.40
SITE REVIEW CONSULTANT 07/09/2008 12/17/2008
I reviewed and collected data on behalf of health plans to ensure that the necessary documentation to accurately reflect
patient chronic conditions was reported to CMS. I worked at sites in MI and CT. Non benefit, PRN position. 800 390
3180
MEDASSURANT, INC.
4321Collington Road
Bowie, Maryland 20716
Wage: $27.00
RN PEDIATRIC PHONE NURSE 06/23/2002 01/30/2004
I triaged incoming pediatric phone calls to determine advice, appointment, refill or MD consultation. Please do not
contact.
MSU/KCMS
1000 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
$16 $20
RN CLINICAL SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR 08/14/2000 05/22/2001
In conjunction with Kalamazoo Valley Community College & Bronson School of Nursing I instructed students in basics of
surgical roles, placed students with OR preceptors, monitored progress through specialties, corrected papers, compiled
& computerized curriculum, taught theory & practicum in each area, attended monthly faculty &advisory board meetings.
I obtained, compiled, completed, & stocked a new OR education room.
Hospital: 269-***-****
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
601 John Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Wage: $20.35
PERIOPERATIVE RN 03/23/1999 07/26/1999 (Remained on call until 11/06/1999)
I interviewed patients pre op, and worked OR & PACU. ACLS was current. Records are archived.
Supervisor: Cindy Mohr 269-***-****
BROOKSIDE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER
3600 Capital Avenue, Suite 101
Battle Creek, Michigan 49015
Wage: $18.00
PERIOPERATIVE RN 07/01/1998 06/27/1999
I was RN relief in OR, PACU, & Scope Specialty Clinic. Completed ACLS. Records Archived.
Supervisor: Jo Lindsley 269-***-****
THREE RIVERS AREA HOSPITAL
1111 West Broadway
Three Rivers, Michigan 49093
Wage: $20.15
RN MEDICAL/SURGICAL/TELEMETRY 10/12/1995 01/07/1998
I was RN relief on 11 7 shift 3 4 days per week on medical & surgical floor with telemetry.
Supervisors: Luise Kaufman, Roseanna Mast 269-***-****
BATTLE CREEK HEALTH SYSTEMS
300 North Street
Battle Creek, Michigan 49016
Wage: $21.00
MEDICAL CLAIMS ANALYST & EXAMINER 11/11/1993 02/25/1994
I performed CPT & ICD 9 coding on computer, composed word perfect letters to clients and updated client information.
Records are archived. The company name is now CBCA.
Supervisor: Jean Kieda 269-***-****
HEALTH RISK MANAGEMENT
5950 Lovers Lane
Portage, Michigan 49002
Wage: $9.00
RESEARCH RN UPJOHN PHARMACEUTICAL 03/04/1993 02/25/1994
I critiqued medical research case reports against study drug protocol & FDA standards, correlating data & drafting word
discrepancy memos to international investigator sites for drug Freedox. It was a temporary freelance position. The Job
was completed when the study was unblinded.
Supervisor: Karen Ver Hage
OLSTEN HEALTHCARE
5401 Portage Road
Portage, Michigan 49081
Wage: $20.00
RN CONCURRENT/RETROACTIVE AUDITOR 01/30/1993 03/15/1993
I assisted in site start up of retroactive & concurrent billing audits for the Methodist Hospitals in Gary, Indiana. I first
worked for president, Clarissa Trasky, as audit for PARA, INC. 02/89 11/90. It was a temporary, freelance Position.
President Clarissa Trasky: 708-***-**** or Fax @ 708-***-**** *******@*****.***
PARK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
226 Whispering Lake Drive
Palos Park, Illinois 60646
Wage: $16.80
CONCURRENT/RETROACTIVE AUDITOR 01/24/92 01/29/1993
I worked in Galion, Ohio & Dallas, Texas using a laptop to retrieve under billings. It was a freelance position.
Supervisor: Vicky Meese 415-***-****
TRIM HEALTHCARE
100 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 105
San Rafael, California 94903
Wage: $16.80
RN CONCURRENT AUDITOR 01/10/90 10/23/92
I worked at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI & Mercy Memorial Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI. I responded
to department manager's audit problems, composed bi annual reports. The job was taken on internally by each hospital.
Supervisor: Sherry Schulz 708-***-****
CHART TECH, INC.
820 Davis Street, Suite 220
Evanston, Illinois 60601
Wage: 16.80
RN NURSE AUDITOR & TEAM LEADER 02/28/1989 12/30/1990
I assisted in set up/Hired/ Trained/Supervised the program/staff at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI. I
performed audits by analyzing medical records against billings for under/over charges, achieved daily quotas, reported
to home office, medical records, & finance departments. I responded to department manager's audit problems,
composed bi annual reports, reviewed trial balance postings, documented & responded to insurance inquires. Borgess
gave the account to Chart tech and I transitioned to that company. Supervisor: Clarissa Trasky as above under Park
Financial.
PARA, LTD.
261 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 206
Pasadena, California 61101 1913
Wage: $16.80
DEPARTMENT MANAGER OR/PACU/CS 02/17/1988 01/31/1989
I was responsible for hiring, training, continuing education, scheduling, some budgeting, & daily performance of
operating room, recovery room, and central supply. The records are archived.
Supervisor: Sue Johnson 269-***-****
LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL
408 Hazen Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Wage: $15.38
RN STAFF, TEMPORARY CHARGE, SCHOOL OF NURSING PRECEPTOR 05/23/1977 09/27/1987
In conjunction with Bronson School of Nursing I instructed students in basics of surgical roles, placed students with OR
& PACU preceptors, monitored progress through specialties, corrected papers, compiled and taught theory & practicum
in each area. I was a formal preceptor for new employees in OR under the direction of the educator, co coordinator of
student extern program, temporary process room supervisor until a permanent supervisor was found, and assigned the
call schedule. ACLS was current until 12/02. Supervisor: Sue Vande Giessen (retired) 269-***-**** & Hospital: 269
341 76545
BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
601 John Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Wage: $19.00
STAFF & CHARGE NURSE 07/15/1974 05/20/1977
Circulated10 months on the Open Heart Team; charge nurse on 3 11 in general surgery for 7 months; balance of time
spent circulating & scrubbing all specialties of general surgery. Supervisor: Louise Smith (deceased) Hospital: 269 226
7000
BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER
1521 Gull Road
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048
Wage $16.00
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
BLS 10/06/2010 to 10/06/2012
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MedAssurant Bootcamp Continuing Education 12/2008
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MedAssurant Continuing Education 08/27/08
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MedAssurant Education for CARA 06/2008
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Taught Church Vacation School (8 & 9 year olds) 2005 & 2006
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The Nurses’ Health Study II 1989 Present (Twenty Year Certificate
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Complied and computerized KVCC Surgical Technology Program at Bronson Methodist Hospital
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clinical site.
Set up an OR mock demonstration room while the KVCC/BMH surgical technology clinical instructor.
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Completed ACLS testing 12/98. Certificate received. Last recertified 12/00.
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EKG proficiency in 1980 and 1986.
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1989 1991 Midwest Auditor Billing Association Member
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1987 Member of the OR Sounding Board (a problem solving group).
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Member of BMH Quality Assurance Committee.
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Initiated and handled OR Peer Support Group (a peer support during tragedy).
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Chairman of OR Performance Standards Committee.
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Member or OR Policies and Procedures Committee.
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Wrote “Scrub, Gown and Glove” self module & Curriculum for BMH Nursing School
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Participated for two years in Bronson Community Health Fair and Do Dah Parade.
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Local involvement in the “Entry into Practice Issue.”
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1986 1988 Board Member, Southvalley AORN.
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1986 1987 Membership Chairman, Southvalley AORN.
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1986 Chairman Chapter name, button, and logo committee, Southvalley AORN.
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1986 Attended National AORN Congress in Dallas, Texas.
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1985 1986 Nominating committee member, Southvalley AORN.
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1985 1986 Publicity Chairman for logo fundraiser, Southvalley AORN.
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1984 1989 Recertified CNOR through over 100 hours of CEU’s.
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1979 1984 First CNOR, Certified Operating Room Nurse, in Kalamazoo County and South valley Chapter by
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examination.
Michael Reese Hospital Student Advisory Committee
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I hope to utilize my 30 years of medical knowledge, and diverse experiences to be an effective and efficient listening,
and serving team member. I am honest, caring, and resilient, organized and detail orientated, excellence and quality
driven, prioritize well, flexible, versatile, and punctual. I value life highly, believe in a positive attitude and team spirit and
have had a long, successful career in the physical trenches. I believe I have maturity, experience, talent, and dedication
as my best resources to give to an organization. The OR and teaching are my passions. I am applying to perioperative
programs in San Antonio, Dallas and Phoenix to update my OR skills. I am enrolled to pursue an RN to MSN through
Western Governors University beginning in 2011.
REFERENCES:
1) Dennis Bertch, RN, MSN
Associate Vice President of Academic Services, Former Dean of Health Sciences
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
202 North Rose Street, P.O. Box 4070
Arcadia Commons Campus
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003 4070
269-***-**** (Letter of Recommendation Available Upon Request)
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2) Scott Goodwin
Family Literacy Coordinator
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan
420 E. Alcott
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
269-***-**** Ext: 229
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3) Dr. Daniel Stewart, M.D., F.A.C.S.
General and Bariatric Surgery, P.C.
1717 Shaffer, Suite 108
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048
269-***-**** & Fax 269-***-**** (Letter of Recommendation Available Upon Request)
4) Clarissa Trasky, RN
President Park Financial Services
Former Vice President of Marketing/Sales at PARA, Ltd
226 Whispering Lake Drive
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
708-***-**** & Fax 708-***-****
*******@*****.***
5) Bonnie Bowden
Literacy Council Tutor
3300 Woodstone East, Apt #213
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
6) Gary W. Cooper
12493 Sprinkle Road
Vicksburg, MI
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