Education
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing April 2007
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) December 2012
Work Experience
Aetna
Bismarck, ND February 2012-Present
Health Service Manager
Work at Home
• Provide operational program support to all departments involved in National Care Management to include leading the continuum of care through all programs
• Facilitate, prepare, and lead quality meetings and create workflows for all departments
• Develop and lead implementation plans for the transition to dedicated units including managing the end to end effort
• Perform project and program management services to include being the lead on multiple different projects running simultaneously
inVentiv Medical Management
Augusta, Georgia January 2012-June 2013
Per Diem Team Lead Nurse Auditor
Work at Home- Terminated due to reduction-in-workforce
• Supervise a group of nurse auditors in regards to analyzing production and quality standards
• Develop detailed medical synopsis of a patient’s case to use for RAC review and legal purposes using DRG and coding guidelines, Milliman and Interqual criteria, and CMS guidelines
• Analyzed home health records using OASIS and Episode Management
• Recommend performance improvement plans based on analysis of production and quality data
• Perform quality audits on each nurse every week to ensure each nurse is meeting the standards set forth by the company and following documentation guidelines
• Develop guidelines for different types of reviews, production standards, incentives, and assist in reaching company goals
• Assist in analyzing production, quality, performance improvement, and financial reports
Aetna
Bismarck, ND August 2009-February 2012
Quality Management Nurse Consultant in CCR
Work at Home
• Independently create a high quality, detailed synopsis through research of clinical polices and state/federal regulatory guidelines to determine correct payment of claims
• Educate analysts regarding clinical procedure and medical evidenced-base policy updates to create more efficient workflows
• Virtually mentor new employees and provide educational feedback to create knowledgeable and productive consultants
• Ability to multi-task with proficiency in all Microsoft Office products with excellent written and verbal communication skills
MedCenter One
Bismarck, ND February 2009-August 2010
Stroke Program Coordinator
• Perform data abstraction from medical records and enter into the stroke and trauma registry to ensure compliance with state and federal clinical care outcomes
• Develop protocols and procedures through research to ensure the stroke patient receives quality care through standardization of processes
• Manage a group of employees to ensure the appropriate workflows are utilized when caring for a stroke patient
• Collaborate and present to hospital administration, unit management and a diversity of disciplines to promote and validate consistency in the care of a stroke patient
Certifications and Proficiencies
• Registered Nurse in North Dakota
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Products, including PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher, Infopath and Word
• Proficient in Interqual, Millman, and with CMS guidelines, manuals, and website
• Supervisory experience
• Medical Review experience
• Leadership experience