Experience
RN Account/Case Manager Coventry NurseLine NT24
February 2008-Present
nManage several national accounts specific to Occupational Hazards with oversight and coordination of care for injured employees and source patients
nCollaborate with clients to develop processes that enhance safe delivery of care
nCollaborate with interdepartmental members to implement client deliverables
nRecommend safe care to injured employees by telephonic triage
Manager-Clinical Coordination United HealthCare
January 2006-February 2008
nManaged 24/7 Telephonic Call Center, overseeing RNs, Supervisors and Administrative Assistants. As the largest Telephonic Triage Center within the company, also directed several site visits for current and potential clients
nTrained and mentored staff members to promote a smooth transition into their new role
nDeveloped goals for the department to meet business needs
United HealthCare
November 1999-January 2006
Supervisor
Supervised team of RN’s who were front line staff in the Triage Call Center, handling clients from both the private and public sector.
Responsible for up-training assigned staff, to include monitoring calls and maintaining performance metrics
RN-Case Manager Integrated Health Services
January 1993-November 1999
As Wound Care Manager, responsible for effective wound care treatment, with attention to cost containment and proper utilization
Member of the Diabetic Management Program with emphasis on education as the foundation to self-management
OR-Circulator Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital
Responsible for coordinating general surgical cases and assessing patients needs pre-, intra- and post-operatively. Assisted in all surgical procedures as needed, and assisted in new personnel orientation
ICU-Staff Nurse Baptist Memorial Hospital
August 1982-August 1989
Worked in MICU, providing care for the acutely and chronically ill, specializing in ventilator-dependent and multi-system failure patients
A member of the Recruitment Committee, and developed programs to bring awareness to the community
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Skills
Bilingual - English/Spanish
Substantial Management Experience
Work well autonomously or in a team environment