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Home Health Manager

Location:
Houston, TX
Salary:
54000
Posted:
March 25, 2014

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Resume:

Kimberly Denley

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OBJECTIVE:

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Employment as a licensed practical nurse in the healthcare

profession of a respected company to provide and manage safe and

effective nursing care to a wide variety of patient needs

WORK EXPERIENCE:

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Sept 2012-present: Universal American: Texan Plus Insurance, Houston TX -

LVN Case Manager, Health Services.

. Provide telephonic case management, coordinate care

needs to decrease hospitalizations with proper

transition of care

. Identify high risk members and ascertain appropriate

levels of care; request home health services per

assessment needs

. Manage and educate members on disease process

. Collaborate with physician's offices, pre-

certification department, social workers, home health,

pharmacies and DME companies

. Assist member utilize Medicare and community resources

available decreasing cost of medications and other

healthcare needs

. Assist insurance authorization, pre-

certification/determination, assist and compose

. Direct member to available resources such as

Sheltering Arms, United Way, Mail order medications,

Medication help and other resources available to

assist with financial needs

. Establish rapport with members under case management

January 2013-December 2013: Grace Care Center of Katy

. Maintain safety of 24 residents/ Perform 1 on 1

private assessments of conditions

. Supervise nursing staff and assure that care is

provided according to ethics and policy

. Administer G-tube medications and feedings

. Provide friendly and clean environment to elder

resident to maintain respect and independence

. Often commended by ADON, staff and family for care

and patience with dementia residents.

. Positive outcome on escalation of several situations

with dementia residents

August 2011-Currently on PRN status only (no current patient due to

decrease in census): Texas Home Health

. Provided home visits to patients and provide needed

education and instruction on procedures to be carried

out at home such as catheter care, diabetic

education, insulin injections, wound care and general

safety.

. Assist patient with doctor appointments, specialist

visits, medication instructions and precautions.

December 2010-December 2011 TLC Nursing Home

. Graveyard shift

. Supervise nursing staff and assure that care is

provided according to ethics and policy

. Administer G-tube medications and feedings

. Provide friendly and clean environment to elder

resident to maintain respect and independence

May 2009-June 2010 WCJC Cosmetology School

. Licensed July 1, 2010

January 2008- October 2008: Service Coordinator at Evercare of Ovation-

United Health Group, Houston, TX

. Input and maintain member information in computerized

charting system

. Process services of DME and home health supplies

according to TMHP codes and policies

. Conduct telephonic assessments with members and

guardians as coordinator of care

. Provide assist with PCP search through TMHP search

portal

. Monitored the well-being and concerns of members with

constructive and confidential care

February 2007 - January 2008: Charge Nurse at Richmond Health Care

Center, Richmond, TX

. Maintain safety of 38 residents/ Perform 1 on 1

private assessments of conditions

. Supervise nursing staff and assure that care is

provided according to ethics and policy

. Administer G-tube medications and feedings

. Provide friendly and clean environment to elder

resident to maintain respect and independence

March 2004 - February 2007: Unit Secretary and L.V.N. (August 12, 2006) at

Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, TX

. Obtain information and organize medical charts

. Decipher, distribute and complete tasks ordered by

physicians

. General secretarial duties ( switchboard, typing,

organization)

. Med-Surg patient care demonstrating required skills

as a L.V.N

EDUCATION:

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May 2009-June 2010: WCJC Cosmetology School, Wharton, TX

2006: Zelda L. Allen Memorial School of Vocational Nursing,

Hallettsville, TX; L.P.N. / V.N.

2002: Rice High School CISD, Altair, TX; H.S. diploma

MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS:

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1998-2002: Track, Volleyball, Track, Band

1999-2002: Future Community Career Leaders of America (FCCLA)

. 2000-2001: Secretary / 2001-2002: Vice President

2000-2002: National Honor Society (NHS) / Honor Graduate

2001-2002: Future Teachers of America (FTA)

2005-2006: V.N Graduate with Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude)



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