Barbara A. Cohen, RN
ad0qxo@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
15+ years of professional nursing experience
Strong ability to work independently
Able to develop professional relationships and promote a team atmosphere
People centered with excellent human relations skills
Computer literate
Professional Experience
Niagara/ Orleans BOCES – Contract w/ New Directions Solutions, LLC dba Procare School Nurse / Special Needs Students
1/23 – 7/23
Erie County Health Department - Contract w/ Prolink Covid Vaccine Vaccinator
11/21 – 1/22
UB South Campus, Buffalo, NY – Contract w/ Execu-Search Covid Vaccine Vaccinato
1/21 – 3/21
Niagara Falls Medical Center, Niagara Falls, NY-Contract w/ Trusted Nurses Utilization Review
7/19 – 9/19
Anthem BCBS, Buffalo, NY - Contract w/CareNational Hedis
1/19 – 5/19
Independent Health - Contract w/ Trusted Nurses
Hedis
2/18 – 3/18
Wellcare, Buffalo, NY - Contract w/ Healthcare Support Field CaseManager
2/16 – 3/16
Outside field nursing
Univera - Contract w/ Judge Group
12/15 – 2/16
Case Manager
Provide case management services to Medicaid members
Coordinate appropriate services for members
Responsible for follow-up
Ensure that appointments and labs are being completed HealthNow BCBS, Buffalo, NY - Contract w/Superior Staffing 8/15 – 11/15
Completed phone calls with members to explain additional benefit included in insurance coverage
Encouraged members to continue conversation with nurses in regards to their health
Obtained medication/diagnosis information
Completed member questionnaire
United Health Care Insurance, Tonawanda, NY
Nurse Advocate for Me
3/15 – 5/15
Assisted with the launching of a new program for telephonic nurses to provide services and information via phone with a one-call initiative
Telephonically processed claims
Provided coverage and benefits information
Aspire of Western New York Inc. Getzville, NY
Residential RN
8/13 – 8/14
Medically served the developmentally disabled population in group home settings
Provided case management services to individuals residing in group homes
Attended appointments with residents
Assisted with training staff to pass meds
Represented resident in need of consent/procedure in front of panel Autism Services Inc., Williamsville, NY
RN Trainer
1/13 – 8/13
Medical Class Instructor
Responsible for training of Direct Care staff in Medication Administration EDUCATION:
Associate Applied Science, Nursing, ECCN