Registered Nurse Manager

Beckie L Dow

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Apt C

Bell, FL ***19 US

Phone: 352-***-****

Alt Phone: 352-***-****

*********@*****.***

Objective

I would like to acquire a position as a Registered Nurse that would use my skills and

previous work experiences, while also giving me the opportunity to cultivate new skills. I

want to make a difference in the lives of the residents that I am serving. My goal is to

postively impact my residents and their families and make their lives easier, more

enjoyable, and more satisfying.

Abilities

Relevant Skills and Work Experience:

. Impact Medicare Revenue I am able to direct and supervise the interdisciplinary team

throughout a patients Medicare stay to secure the highest possible RUG level and

associated reimbursement. For example, I have impacted Medicare revenue to increase from

$120K per month to an average of $300K per month. I have impacted Case Mix reimbursement

from 1.4 per quarter to 2.1 per quarter.

. Program Development I am able to identify and implement interdisciplinary program

changes that will have a positive effect on patient satisfaction, patient outcomes, and

secure higher overall revenue

. Proactive Risk Management I am able to lead and participate in pinpointing potential

risks to the organization and then minimizing those risks through effective management and

nurtured patient/family relationships.

. Direct workflow able to facilitate efficient workflow through effective managing,

training, and supervising staff with the goal of increased employee satisfaction and

productivity.

. Prioritization I am organized and able to effectively manage several tasks

simultaneously.

Employment History

MDS Coordinator11/2009 - CurrentGainesville Health Care Center Gainesville, FL

. MDS for 175 bed facility with primary responsibility for Medicare census . Managed and

directed the MDS team, facilitate care plan meetings, facilitate weekly PPS meeting,

participate in risk management process and survey readiness process.

MDS Coordinator08/2009 - 11/2009Signature Health Care of Gainesville Gainesville, FL

. MDS with primary responsibility for Medicare and Managed Care census, facilitated care

plan meetings.

Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator12/2008 - 07/2009Windward Gardens Camden, ME

. for 38 bed facility with primary responsibility of managing the Medicare, Managed Care

and Case Mix caseload . Reported directly to administrator and corporate regarding revenue

goals . Quarterly presentation of progress to revenue goals to Northeast Group

Regional Consultant01/2008 - 12/2008Harmony Healthcare International Topsfield, MA

. with primary account assignments in the Northeast and Southeast . Directed and

developed facility programs to have a positive effect on revenue and patient care,

decreased patient recidivism, and increased staff efficiencies with written reports

provided for each site visit . Provided staff education and staff development on topics

that were relevant to each individual account

Assistant Skilled Unit Manager And MedicareMds11/2000 - 12/2007Miles Health Care--Cove's Edge Damariscotta, ME

Coves Edge Skilled Nursing Facility, - . for a 22 bed unit . Program management for

rehabilitation team . Supervised and trained MDS Coordinators . Spearheaded the Medicare

Maximization project

Education History

Completion Date Issuing Institution Qualification Course of Study

05/15/1994 Central Maine Medical Ctr Sch of Nursing Associates Degree Nursing/Nursing

Education

Certifications

Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date Expiration Date

Beckie Dow RN RAC-CT Florida Dpt of Health 02/2009 04/2011

Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certifie American Association of Nurse Assessment 05/2007

05/2011

Beckie Dow RN RAC-CT Maine Board of Nursing 07/1994 05/2012

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