PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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RN CASE MANAGER Louisville, Kentucky
*Assist members with transition from hospital, rehab, or SNF, to home
setting
*Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all clients
including:
Intake/benefit assessment, goal setting, long-term/weekly case plan
development,
progress monitoring, advocacy and referrals, home infusion education
*Connect members to needed and available community resources to decrease re-
hospitalization
6/2013-current MC Healthcare Solutions
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SOLUTIONS Mt. Washington, Kentucky
*Community marketing/sales to build customer base for increased revenue
*Develop and maintain relationships with potential customers/referrals
*Evaluate facility needs, create and/or audit systems to improve outcomes
*Provide direction to maximize reimbursement initiatives
*Provide direction on QA process improvement
*Regulatory compliance auditing
3/2011-6/2013 Elmcroft Senior Living
DIRECTOR OF NURSING Radcliff, Kentucky
*Provided competent, direct, patient care, based on knowledge of nursing
research and evidenced-based
practice
*Developed and maintained nursing objectives and standards of practice for
a 148-bed SNF
*Assisted with the development and changes of the policy & procedure manual
*Facilitated training and education to clinical and non-clinical staff
*Created and analyzed Quality Indicator/Assurance reports and identified
areas for further review
*Developed and implemented systems to ensure compliance with all state and
federal regulations
*Monitored case management and discharge planning teams
*Provided direction for the preadmission screening process to determine
appropriate level of care
*Coordinated admissions, transfers and discharges in compliance with
regulatory requirements
*Audited documentation, medication administration, and treatment delivery
by licensed staff
DIRECTOR OF MDS Louisville, Kentucky
*Led the team to a 40% reimbursement improvement rate
*Case Management for a high volume Medicare managed care facility
*Supported and oversaw the RAI process ensuring accurate coding for
reimbursement
*Effectively worked with the IDT to ensure the clinical record fully
outlined the resident/patient
level of care and services being provided
1/2011- 3/2011 Kindred at Northfield Center
RN, BSN - TCU Louisville, Kentucky
*Prioritized patient care for 30+ residents by maximizing time management
skills
*Provided safe and cost effective care for residents
*Provided education to residents in preparation of returning home
11/2008-12/2010 University of Louisville Hospital
RN, BSN- Neuro ICU Louisville, Kentucky
*Identified and prioritized patient problems
*Provided competent, patient care
*Conducted systematic, on-going, comprehensive assessments of patient
health status
*Assisted in maintaining compliance with JCHAO
*Participated in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and
ensure a safe
environment
*Utilized methodical, critical thinking skills
EDUCATION
Spalding University, Louisville, Kentucky
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, July 2008
Louisville Health Institute, Louisville, Kentucky
Licensed Practical Nurse, July 2004
Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, Kentucky
Bachelor of Science in Communication/Marketing, May 2001