Letitia M. Hunt, MSN, RN
Collinsville, IL 62234
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position with a homecare agency that will allow me to demonstrate my skills as a coordinator, while
utilizing my education and experience in the care industry. My goal is to work in an organization that is committed
to the families that it serves, allows me to take an active role in that service, and aligns with my personal mission
to impart knowledge and assistance to all that are eligible.
EDUCATION:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
• MSN, Public Health (2004); BSN (1993)
HONORS/AFFILIATIONS:
• Completed Forensic Nurse Examiner Course (2007)
• Awarded Telephonic Case Manager Award (2006)
• Inducted into Who’s Who in Medical & Healthcare (2005)
• Leadership Intern for Epsilon Etta (2004)
• Member of International Nursing Society (2003 – Present)
• United States Military Service – Active Army and Illinois National Guard (1984 – 1994)
o Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Good Conduct Medal (x3)
EXPERIENCE:
Independent Nurse Contractor (2005 – Present)
Nations Carelink Edwardsville, IL
• Provide assessments for individuals who are seeking to obtain long term health insurance or those who
wish to enact their benefits
• Provide comprehensive mental and physical evaluations
Clinical Supervisor (2013 – 2014)
Maxim Healthcare Services Fairview Heights, IL
• Responsible for ensuring all time frames and policies for homecare were met
• Completed supervisor assessment, comprehensive assessments and plans of care for children and adults
with special needs in accordance with federal guidelines
• Completed orientation for new staff, yearly evaluations and skill competencies for existing nursing staff
• Completed chart audits
• Served as mentor for new internal nursing staff
Patient Care Coordinator (2012 – 2013)
Family Hospice Belleville, IL
• Responsible for supervision of all field clinical staff, marketing personnel and chaplain services
• Primary and backup calls, as well as on site visits, to provide relief for nursing staff
• Supervised medication order review, scheduling, education and staff mentoring
• Provided marketing referral partners and lead interdisciplinary group meetings
• Provided in-service presentations to outside agencies and personnel regarding various hospice topics
• Assisted quality assurance nurse in reviewing Medicare guideline compliance and helped develop agency
performance improvement plan
• Reviewed timesheets and daily logs of nurses to ensure accurate billing
• Served as an intermediary between nursing staff and executive director / board
• Provided assessment for admissions to hospice care and consents
• Assisted in the creation of the “We Honor Veterans” program
Patient Care Coordinator (2011 – 2012)
Unity Hospice Collinsville, IL & St. Louis, MO
• Responsible for supervision of all field clinical staff (approximately 30 staff members)
• Medication order reviewer
• DME ordering authorization and review
• Orientation for all field staff
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and their applications in the day to day provision of hospice services in
facilities and private residences
• Marketing to referral partners
• Report to administrator on a weekly basis on various metrics as required
Instructor (2011)
Career Technical College and Eastern College of Health Vocations Shreveport, LA
• Employed at MA Instructor for the following courses: Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Pathology,
Environmental Survey, Career Development, Medical Terminology and other general courses (including
math, urinary, respiratory, reproductive, dermatologic, and cardiovascular systems)
• Certified as Master Teacher
• Developed testing materials, assessed students for learning disabilities and mentored future nurses
RN Case Manager (2010 – 2011)
Jordan’s Crossing Hospice Shreveport, LA
• Orientated new hospice nurses to care giving requirements and agency; audited charts
• Provided bi-weekly visits to hospice patients
• Utilized a holistic approach community services to ensure client’s needs were met at time of death
Utilization Review Discharge Planner Nurse (2006 – 2007)
Wellpoint St. Louis, MO
• UR Nurse and Discharge Planner for worker’s compensation through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Performed prospective/retrospective reviews and conducted discharge planning
• Directed care plans in accordance with patient care needs, corporate policies, guidelines and protocols
Telephonic Case Manager (2005 – 2006)
Health Direct St. Louis, MO
• Provided telephonic case management to injured workers in IL, MO, IA and KS
• Oversaw cases and coordinated care between injured workers, employers, physicians and adjusters