Cindy Cobia
Field Case Manager - RN
Hemphill, TX
Did not work from 2020 to current. I cared for my sick mother until her passing in November, 2021. I am receiving Early SS benefits and can only work to make $19500 for the remainder of 2022. Beginning in 2023, I will reach actual age of retirement and can work more hours without penalty. I plan to move to Bryan in May and will be ready to go to work in June. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Home Health Nurse
Angels Care Home Health - Nacogdoches, TX
January 2019 to October 2019
Provided direct care to elderly clients in their homes Performed physical and mental health assessments
Develop a plan of care for each client
Perform a needs assessment and make referrals as appropriate Field Case Manager
STAR Kids with Blue Cross/Blue Shield
June 2016 to October 2018
• Provide Case management for "Star Kids". These children are on the MDC waiver due to multiple, chronic disabilities, ages birth to 18 years.
• Made home visits to complete screening and assessment on each member along with their family. Together, we developed a needs list, and developed an Individualized Care plan, with goals we developed collaboratively.
• Provided education and outreach on a regular basis to the families, in accordance with the Medicaid contract. I called on a monthly basis and for this fragile group of members, at least 4 face to face visits were made annually.
• I made referrals and found resources in the community that would benefit the members and their families.
• Develop rapport with families and members by frequent follow-up through calls and visits.
• Provided regular follow up and Care Plan updates and changes as necessary.
• Served as a liaison between family and providers.
• Worked collaboratively with transition specialists, home health care providers and others to best serve the needs of each individual.
Coordinator
Student Health Services/Manor ISD
2014 to 2016
• Supervise the Student Health Services Department. Responsible for the staff (RN's, LVN's and CNA's in a very diverse, underserved district with 13 campuses.
• Hire, train evaluate staff, coach, counsel and serve as a resource.
• Provide Professional Development for all staff on a quarterly basis.
• Supervise state-mandated screenings.
• Train Campus staff on the managing of emergencies, (asthma, choking, allergic reactions, seizures and diabetes.
• Provide training for UDCA's (Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistants) on every campus.
• Write Protocols and Procedures for nursing staff.
• Deliver all State compliance reports by due dates to DSHS.
• Complete competencies on all staff members on an annual basis.
• Provide Case Management for our students and families.
• Collaborate with ATTIC, and CIS, Communities in schools.
• Visit and work on campuses caring for children on a regular basis. Clinical Manager AISD Student Health Services
Seton Dell Children's Medical Center - Austin, TX
2011 to 2014
• Provide training, education and supervision to staff as it relates to health care in the school setting. Serve as a resource to the staff, students and their families.
• As a CPR instructor with the AHA, provide CPR and first aid training to staff and community members.
• Provide training on triaging students in the school clinics, how to prioritize, work autonomously, using Nursing standards and Nursing judgement, as per the Nurse Practice Act.
• As a certified Vision, Hearing and Spinal screening trainer, train new staff to become certified screeners. Develop IHCP's for children with both Acute and Chronic health concerns.
• Work with students and their families as an advocate to refer and locate resources to support their special needs
• Ensure compliance with immunizations; state mandated screenings, communicable diseases and reporting.
• Supervise and manage the AISD Immunization Program, in conjunction with the Vaccines for Children Program.
CPW Case Manager
Travis County
2007 to 2012
Children with special health care needs
• Provide comprehensive medical case management services to high risk, fragile children and high risk pregnant women.
• Complete in home assessments and screening.
• Develop individual, person-centered plan of care.
• Make referrals and find resources as needed.
• Provide education, outreach and regular communication for families and members.
• Continuously monitor for outcomes and revise plan of care as needed. District RN - Health Services Coordinator
Student Health Services/Manor ISD
2007 to 2011
• Establish and implement the Texas Vaccines for Children program.
• Implement SHAC (School Health Advisory Committee), to promote parent and community participation in school health.
• Collaborate with ESC Region 13 to establish and put into action a Peer Review Committee.
• Provide direct supervision for 13 campus nurses including, but not limited to professional development, nursing certifications & nursing licensures, and scheduling.
• Establish PRS program (Pregnancy Related Services), for MISD to meet state health and educational needs of pregnant teens
• Manage and supervise the Health Services budget and resources.
• Provide case management services to students and their families.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train new staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston - Houston, TX August 1979 to June 1981
Nursing Licenses
RN
Skills
• Case Management (10+ years)
• Utilization Review
• Home Health (2 years)
• Care Management (10+ years)
• Home Care (2 years)
• Hospital (10+ years)
• Excel (10+ years)
• Utilization Management
• Social Work (10+ years)
• Experience Working With Students (10+ years)
• Nursing (10+ years)
• Hospice Care
• Triage
• Medication Administration (10+ years)
• Experience with Children
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• HIPAA (10+ years)
• EMR Systems
• Medical Office Experience
• Venipuncture (10+ years)
• Experience Administering Injections (10+ years)
• Managed Care
• Management (10+ years)
• Data Entry (10+ years)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Care plans (10+ years)
• Operating systems (10+ years)
• Senior Care (3 years)
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Experience
• Medical Records
• Operating systems
Certifications and Licenses
RN
March 2018 to March 2020
Renews every two years
Certified Pediatric Nurse
March 2018 to March 2020
Renews every two years
Certified Case Manager
January 2018 to December 2020
Certified Case Manager. Worked primarily with children. Diverse backgrounds, disabilities, Medicaid and MDCP waiver. And dual eligibility
BLS,
February 2019 to February 2020
CPR Certification
Need to renew
AED Certification
Compact State Nurse License
RN License
Assessments
Case Management & Social Work — Proficient
October 2019
Prioritizing case tasks, gathering information, and providing services without judgment. Full results: Proficient
Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment — Proficient
October 2019
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Proficient
Electronic Medical Records Knowledge — Highly Proficient October 2019
Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use. Full results: Highly Proficient
Nursing Skills: Patient Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient January 2020
Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Highly Proficient
Case management & social work — Proficient
May 2022
Determining client needs, providing support resources, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Full results: Proficient
Protecting patient privacy — Highly Proficient
May 2022
Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records Full results: Highly Proficient
Clinical judgment — Completed
May 2022
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Completed
Medical terminology — Proficient
May 2022
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Proficient
Home health aide skills — Highly Proficient
May 2022
Providing care to patients in a home setting
Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Highly Proficient
May 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient
Workplace safety — Proficient
May 2022
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
May 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Analyzing data — Completed
May 2022
Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data Full results: Completed
Nursing assistant skills — Proficient
May 2022
Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures Full results: Proficient
Basic computer skills — Completed
May 2022
Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems Full results: Completed
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Additional Information
I am a Certified Case Manager, (CCM).
I am a Certified Pediatric Nurse
I have a compact license.
I have managerial experience.