Jill F. Conway

Clarence, New York 716-***-**** adt150@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Buffalo, NY

Certified Case Manager, Registered Nurse February 2017—Present

• Manage a monthly caseload of 50+ members. Develop, implement, and review healthcare plans for members within the Medicare population including those that are geriatric, recovering from serious injuries, or dealing with chronic illnesses to promote quality, cost-effective care with the best member outcomes.

• Collaborate with doctors and other medical professionals to give members the comprehensive care they need, such as advocating for and coordinating each member’s personalized treatment options to address their unique care needs and following up on such care, and providing other healthcare services, education, and guidance to members and their family. The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus Buffalo, NY

Fitness and Wellness Coordinator June 2008—Present

• Spearhead the Fitness and Wellness Program for the independent geriatric community at The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus and teach 10+ residents. Promote each resident’s physical and mental independence, fitness levels, health, awareness, and sense of community by teaching movement and medically relevant educational classes, performing quarterly Senior Fit Tests, facilitating cognition and socialization group activities, and encouraging medical and current events discussions.

Nurse Manager May 2015—January 2017

• Managed a nursing staff of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and administration staff to ensure proper nursing practices and resident care were implemented on a 40-bed long-term unit. Oversaw staff assignments and performed staff evaluations. MDS Nurse RAC-CT January 2012—May 2015

• Collected and complied integral assessments and care data reports of 160+ patients to ensure the proper reimbursement amounts for the facility.

Interim Employee Health Nurse September 2011—January 2012

• Maintained and screened all employee medical records to ensure health and safety standards were met and to promote an optimum employee health environment in the facility. Staff Nurse March 2009—September 2011

• Directed the care of 20+ patients. Assessed the physical, psycho-social, and emotional needs of each patient, and collaborated with doctors, nurse managers, and other staff members to deliver accurate and quality care. Collaborated with other Interdisciplinary Team members, including medical providers, therapists, dieticians, activity coordinators, residents, and family to develop and implement appropriate care plans. Provided patients and family members with patient-specific status updates.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & OTHER EXPERIENCE

Certifications & Licensures: Registered Nurse Group Exercise and Yoga Teacher MDS RAC-CT PRI Peer Mentor to Incoming Nurses

The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus Fitness and Wellness Program Intern

• Developed PEEP-OL, Program for Excellence in the Elderly Population for Optimal Living, for the independent geriatric community at The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus and executed the program over the course of 240 hours.

• Taught 10+ PEEP-OL participants, to help them maintain and improve their independent living through exercise classes, socialization and cognition activities, medical Q&A sessions, a Blood Pressure Clinic, and education seminars on a variety of topics, such as heart disease, diabetes, movement, and fall awareness and prevention. EDUCATION

Canisius College Buffalo, NY

MS in Health and Human Performance; GPA: 3.85 Graduation Date: May 2022 Canisius College, BA in Psychology Buffalo, NY

Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing, Registered Nurse Buffalo, NY SKILLS & INTERESTS

Microsoft Office CrossFit Yoga Creating and executing geriatric mobility and wellness programs