RICHARD E. RITACCA, RN, BS
Professional Nurse Licensure, Wisconsin #78786-030
Professional Nurse Licensure, Illinois #041-208213
**** * ****** ******, *********, WI 53207
Email: acw8av@r.postjobfree.com
Telephone: 414-***-****
SUMMARY
A subject matter expert as a Registered Nurse. Knowledge and expertise of federal and state laws pertaining to Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Excellent leadership ability in team building, motivating staff and training. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated and results oriented. Adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. A proven track record and success in operations, compliance, communications, strategic planning, quality assurance and quality improvement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MOBILE CRISIS TEAM, GERIATRIC SPECIALIST September 2013 - July 2016
MILWAUKEE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION Milwaukee, Wisconsin
-Psychiatric assessments for senior clients
-Coordinate joint home assessments with the Milwaukee Department on Aging
-Dementia Specialist Training I/II
MDS COORDINATOR FOR REHAB CENTRAL LONGTERM CARE September 2010 - August 2013
MILWAUKEE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION Milwaukee, Wisconsin
-Transmission of MDS/Medicaid reports to U.S. Government
-Patient care conferences, quarterly and annual
-Treatment plan formulation with interdisciplinary team
RN CASE MANAGER December 2009 - February 2010
FAMILY CARE-MILWAUKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING Milwaukee, Wisconsin
-Case Manager for the frail elderly
-Conducted home and facility visits / Care Management
-Consulted on home health plans of care with care managers, physicians, therapists, and providers
-Temporary Position through Temps Plus, Inc.
CLINICAL NURSING SUPERVISOR August 2009 - October 2009
ATLAS HEALTHCARE West Allis, Wisconsin
-Home Health Supervisor for RN and CNA staff
-Personal Care Screening assessments for Medicaid
-OASIS program assessments for Medicare
-Consulted with physicians, therapists, and care coordinators
RN CASE MANAGER June 2008 - May 2009
INDEPENDENT CARE HEALTH PLAN Milwaukee, Wisconsin
-Medical Case Manager for Medicare/Medicaid clients
-Reviewing medical records and utilization management of respective clients
-Case consultations with coworkers, care coordinators, clients and physicians
RN CASE MANAGER July 2006 - June 2008
GENEX SERVICES, INCORPORATED Brookfield, Wisconsin
-Managed Worker's Compensation cases
-Performed reviews for determination of claim status
-Corresponded with claims adjusters, doctors, employers, and providers
HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL REVIEWER, United Health Care, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 2004 - 2006
PALLIATIVE CARE LIAISON/ADMISSIONS NURSE, Vitas Innovative Hospice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 2003
COMMUNITY RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, Odyssey Hospice, West Allis, Wisconsin, 2001 - 2003
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE, Ventiv Health U.S. Sales, Somerset, NJ, 1999 - 2001
CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL, 1988 - 1999
PRODUCT SPECIALIST, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL, 1988 - 1999
PREPARATION TECHNICIAN I, Reagents Manufacturing, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 1988 - 1999
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST, Saint Therese Medical Center, Waukegan, IL, 1986 - 1988
CHARGE NURSE, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery Unit, Waukegan, IL, 1986 - 1986
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE, Johnson Outboards, Waukegan, IL 1981 - 1985
STAFF NURSE, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Racine, WI 1980 - 1981
MILITARY SERVICE
MILITARY, UNITED STATES ARMY 1974 - 1977
Clinical Specialist / Assistant Ward Master (E-5)
Ireland Army Hospital, Fort Knox, KY
Honorable Discharge
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE 1978
Clinical Specialist
Staff Sergeant (E-6)
452nd General Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
Honorable Discharge
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, INACTIVE RESERVE 1978 - 1980
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat/Reader - Networks - Internet - Online Research - Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 - MS Word and Outlook Lotus Notes - OASIS Functional Care Screening Tool - Personal Care Screening for Medicaid - ICD9 and ICD10 coding.
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF SAINT FRANCIS, Joliet, IL 1986
Bachelor of Science Degree, Health/Liberal Arts
Honors Graduate
GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Kenosha, WI 1980
Associate Degree, Nursing
President, Kenosha Chapter of Student Nurses Association
UNITED STATES ARMY CLINICAL SPECIALIST COURSE, Fort Gordon, GA 1975
Diploma, Corpsman Training
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training for United States Military Hospital
MARY D. BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL, Kenosha, WI 1974
Diploma
College preparatory courses