Parise Shepherd

Suisun City, CA *****

Cell 707-***-****

I possess over 10+ years of experience in the private, public sectors throughout Region 8.

WORK EXPERIENCE

NURSE'S ETC. - San Antonio, TX - July 2014 to June 2016

Clinic RN Case Manager

Manage cost and quality of care across the continuum of care and ensure that patients are admitted and transitioned to the appropriate level of care, have an effective plan of care and are receiving prescribed treatment, and have an advocate for services and plans needed during and after their stay. Concurrently plan for transitions of care, discharge and often post discharge follow up. Coordinate/communicate with the patient and family, physician(s), hospital and insurer case managers, and community resources that provide services the patient may need, such as rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies or providers of medical equipment. Adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures.

Accomplishments

EMPLOYEE OF THE 1ST QUARTER 2015

Skills Used

I exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate the quality of care services the patient receives, identify shortcomings and find corrective measures. My role also calls for good research skills, ability to research alternative treatment methods in health care journals and other sources. I proved to be Employee of the 1st quarter 2015 being a proficient coordinator and organizer, as the job involves scheduling the services of a multidisciplinary team that may include therapists, doctors, nurses and social workers. Also I am able to understand complex health care regulations such as the HIPPA Privacy Rule, and effectively communicate with patients and their families.

Healthy Living Care Services - Concord, CA - February 2012 to July 2014

Acute RN Case Manager

Responsibilities- Assists the organization by assuring that the right care is provided at the right place, at the right time using established criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admission, level of care, and readiness for discharge; assures the timely movement of patients throughout the continuum of care by conducting concurrent reviews and resolving delays as necessary; assesses patients' post-discharge needs and develops and implements the plan; reviews physician documentation for accuracy and thoroughness and seeks clarification as necessary to improve clinical documentation; provides third-party payers with clinical information to assure reimbursement; and coordinates care with the treatment team, family and others as necessary.

Solano County Family Health Services - Vallejo, CA - April 2010 to July 2012

Clinic RN Sr.

Responsibilities- Supervise all clinic staff such as registered nurses, medical assistants and externs. Coordinate the daily clinic operational functions, provide nursing services and support for providers in the clinic. Orient new physicians, nurses, medical assistants and externs. Maintain inventory of medical supplies, order needed necessary medications and vaccines. Annually complete all staff performance evaluations per clinic policy. Coordinates the operational activities of family health clinics; provides general administrative support to clinic operations; provide assistance, monitoring, or oversight of the trauma system program established by the Emergency Medical Services Agency. Incumbents work under the medical direction of a physician and within established protocols of the Health Department at the fully qualified professional level.

Solano County Psychiatric Health Facility - Fairfield, CA - January 2010 to April 2010-Closed

Clinic Charge RN

Responsibilities -Manage, supervise nurses and technicians on the psychiatric unit. Implement the 72-hour admission process and plan for patient discharge. Collaborate with hospital discharge planners, insurance carriers and other interdisciplinary team members daily. Oversight and support nursing staff carry out interventions, implement patient plan of care, document patient progress and administer ordered medications. Recreation Therapist responsibilities entailed designing and facilitating therapeutic recreation activities. Employ a variety of methods--such as sports, games, arts and crafts, drama, dance and music to treat patient's physical and mental health issues. April 2010 to November 2010

Care One Heritage Nursing (Acute) Facility - Vallejo, CA – December 2008 to January 2010

RN Staff PRN

Responsibilities- Provide around-the-clock care for older adults with physical and mental impairments. Perform initial assessments on residents when they are admitted to the skilled nursing facility. Monitor residents and look for changes in their condition. Implement prescribed medical procedures, such as changing wound dressings or starting intravenous lines to deliver antibiotics for extreme infections and timely documentation related to patient's progress.

Staff RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry (ACUTE)

Kaiser Permanente - Vallejo, CA - June 2008 to December 2008

Responsibilities- Manage the care of assigned adult patient's experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures, which require general assessments related to specific conditions, and general therapies and interventions. Conduct ongoing assessments as determined by the adult patient's condition,

EDUCATION

ADN in Nursing/Liberal Arts

SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE of Nursing - Downers Grove, IL

2006 to 20008

Master in Public/Health Administration

Grambling State University Post Graduate School

Grambling La. 71245

June 1996 - July 1998

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation

Grambling State University

Grambling La. 71245

August 1990 - May 1996

PUBLICATIONS

Life is a Gamble

January 25, 2005

REFERENCE:

Joyce Thompson, RN, MSN, FNP @ 510-***-****

Janitress Nathaniel, RN, BSN, MSN, Case Manager707-712-9910

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