Home Health Manager

Cathy Brassfield

Professional Summary

My nursing career began in June 1994. I started work at Trace Regional Hospital on the

Medical Surgical floor and worked there until September 1995. I then transferred to the

Trace Surgical Clinic and worked there approximately 2 months until the surgeon relocated.

I then went to work for Alexander’s Home Health in November 1995 through August 1996.

At that time I was offered a position with North Mississippi Medical Home Health as a staff RN.

I have been with North Mississippi Medical Center Home Health for the past 17 years. I have

held numerous positions in Home Health.

Field RN 1996 1999

Recertification RN 1999 2003

RN Case Manager 2003 2007

RN Case Manager/QA Coder 2007 2013

Licenses/Certifications

Associate Degree in Nursing Linceses 1994

Home Health Coding Specialty HCS D certification 2007

Skills Highlights

* QA Coding admissions,resume care,recert and follow up oasis

*Review and Auditing of charts monthly

*Review auditing of discharge charts for outcomes/quality assurance

*Review of MD dictation and intake info for application of most

accurate ICD 9 codes possible

*Conferences with staff regarding Oasis answers and accuracy

*Educating staff on Oasis guidelines

Professional Experience

August 1996 to Current

North Mississippi Medical Center Home Health Tupelo,MS

1996 1999 Field RN patient assessment,teaching,implementing MD orders in the home setting.

Field Preceptor for orientation on new RNs.

1999 2004 Recertification RN conferencing with field RN and creating the Plan of Care

2004 2007 RN Case Manager Supervise field staff,following up on lab,communicating with

MD,coordinating RN visits,checking admissions and apply ICD 9 codes to charts

2007 current RN Case Manager/QA Coder review all oasis,apply ICD 9 codes based upon MD

dictation. Develop plan of care in coordination with RN,PT,OT,SLP,MSW and CNA. Auditing

charts for compliance with plan of care and policy and procedures.

November 1995 to August 1996

Alexander’s Home Health Eupora,MS

Staff RN assessment,teaching,lab draws,implementing MD orders in the patient’s home

September 1995 to October 1995

Trace Surgical Clinic Houston,MS

Office RN intake of surgical patients. Assessment,Vital Signs,medical history,review and

collection of medication list.

June 1994 to September 1995

Trace Regional Hospital Houston,MS

Staff RN Medical Surgical floor assessment,lab,teaching,IV med administration post op and

geriatric patients. Supervise LPN,CNA and tech staff.

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