RANDALL K. FRITZ RN BSN CCM

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Macungie, PA 18062

Home: 610-***-****

ady61r@r.postjobfree.com or ady61r@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Position: experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager with OR/Surgical experience

EMPLOYMENT:

Position: Nurse Case Manager, Veteran’s Administration

8/2014 – present Registered Nurse Care Manager, CBOC, Norristown PA

Position: Senior Nurse Case Manager, US Army

8/2013 – 8/2014 Registered Nurse Case Manager, Walter Reed

National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

Position: Cedar Crest Emergicenter, Allentown, PA 18104

11/2008 – 10/2010 Registered Nurse Urgent Care Center

Position: Nurse Case Manager, Veteran’s Administration

5/2012 – 5/2013 Registered Nurse Case Manager, VA

VA Medical Center, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Position: Nurse Case Manager, US Army Wounded Warrior Program

10/2010 – 2/2012 Nurse Case Manager, US Army CBWTU

Rock Island Arsenal, Community Based Warrior Transition Unit (CBWTU)

Position: Managed Care Coordinator, Lehigh Valley Physician Hospital 3/2006 – 10/2010 Organization, Allentown, PA 18104

Position: Cedar Crest Emergicenter, Allentown, PA 18104

11/2008 – 10/2010 Registered Nurse Urgent Care Center

Position: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA 18103

2/2003-/2006 Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Position: Provider Services Representative/ Healthcare Consultant

8/99- 2/2003 CIGNA HealthCare, Wilmington DE 19850

Position: Director of Managed Care, Finance

2/92 to 8/99 Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA 18901

Position: Hospital Finance; Cost Accountant and Budget Manager

9/85 - 2/92 Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown PA

Position: Productivity Analyst

7/82 - 9/85 Burlington Industries, Quakertown, PA 18951

Active Duty Military Service US Air Force Medical Service

EDUCATION:

Case Manager Certification (CCM) January 2012

University of Phoenix BSN Program October, 2011

US Army Nurse Case Manager Certification May 2011

US Army Nurse Corps Management Program, October 2006

Lehigh Valley Hospital Operating Room Nurse Internship, 2004

Registered Nurse, St. Luke’s School of Nursing, Bethlehem, PA, 1994

Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business, Management Program, 1996

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, Bachelor of Science, 1982

Resume of Randall K. Fritz RN BSN CCM

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AMPLIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

8/2014– present PACT Team RN, PACT, Allentown PA/Norristown PA, Clinic RN Care Manager are a member of the Team 8/9A Responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patients' needs. Providing patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals. Demonstrating leadership by serving as an advocate for patients, team player to colleagues as she/he continues to enhance his/her own and the team's professional growth, development and practice

8/2013– present Senior Nurse Case Manager, Walter Reed National Military Med Cen

US Army Premier Wounded Warrior Program, responsible to the Care Management of Soldiers. Managed and scheduled appointments, and all aspect of Soldier care. Working in conjunction with Chief Medical Officer, planned, scheduled and executes plan of care of transitioning Soldiers to duty or the VA. Performing and documenting utilization reviews consistent with national guidance. Communicating with the health care team, including the attending physician Collaborating across services and department to impact patient flow. Participated in daily rounds, bed huddles, or Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings Evaluated reviews that did not meet criteria, but require medical leadership to facilitate resolution and any case that has quality of care issues or serious system issues needing immediate attention

11/2008 – 10/2010 Registered Nurse, Cedar Crest Emergicenter, Allentown, PA

Responsible for effective nursing care management of the emergently ill patient. Work focuses in an office based, emergency setting to include care of critically ill patients, minor surgical procedures.

5/2012– 5/2013 Nurse Case Manager, VA OIF/OEF/OND Case Manager

Lebanon, PA Veteran’s Administration, responsible to the Care Management of Veterans. Managed and scheduled appointments, and all aspect of Veteran care. Working in conjunction with Chief Medical Officer, planned, scheduled and executes plan of care of transitioning Veterans in a home setting. Telephonic management of all aspects of care. Certified Care Manager (CCM).

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AMPLIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

10/2010 – February 2012 Nurse Care Manager, US Army Wounded Warrior Program

Rock Island Arsenal, Community Based Warrior Transition Unit, Rock island Arsenal, Illinois; responsible to the Care Management of soldiers in a Community based; medical home setting. Managed and scheduled appointments, and all aspect of warrior transition care.

11/2008 – 10/2010 Registered Nurse, Cedar Crest Emergicenter, Allentown, PA

Responsible for effective nursing care management of the emergently ill patient. Work focuses in an office based, emergency setting to include care of critically ill patients, minor surgical procedures. Responsibilities include evaluation and maintenance of patient care programs, resource utilization management.

3/2006-10/2010 Operating Room RN, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA

OR Nurse clinic support for check in of patients for OR clinic, patient education on a range of OR procedures, care, disorders and discharge instructions. Coordination of patient care activities and workflow. Pre-Procedural care performed to include the list of responsibilities of that assignment.Assesses the patient's physical and mental status prior to examinations, procedures, and related perioperative care. Maintains proficiency on technical equipment and computer equipment related to the OR examinations, procedures and related care. Familairity with Administration of Moderate Sedation per established protocols. Monitored patient hemodynamic parameters during moderate sedation and recovery from moderate sedation. Assist the surgeron/physician with OR procedures per established protocols. Post procedural cleanup of equipment per OR SOP and re-sterilization per manufacturer recommendations. Handling of anatomic specimens.

Post Procedural care of patients to include monitoring of hemodynamic parameters, documentation in electronic health record, and review of discharge instructions with patient care giver

Tracking of endoscopy specimens, reports and patient notification

Telephonic nurse support for patient calls and secure messaging.

Conducting quarterly chart audits

Promotes and utilization of evidence-based patient-driven care

Links the patient with services and resources based on the patient's needs

2/2003 – 3/2006 Operating Room Registered Nurse, Lehigh Valley Hospital

Responsible for health and safety of perioperative patients in all specialty areas of orthopedic, cardiac, vascular, neurological and general surgeries at a major, regional, level one trauma center. Heavy emphasis on technical aspects including medical implants devices, medications.

8/99 – 2/2003 CIGNA HealthCare of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Inc., Managed Care Healthcare Consultant

Responsible for network development and contracting, and physician recruitment for managed care network. Contracted 3 major hospitals and 850 physicians within 18 months of assignment.

2/92 – 8/99 DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL

Director of Managed Care, Managed Care

9/85 - 2/92 SACRED HEART HOSPITAL,

4/83 - 9/85 BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES.

7/78 - 7/82 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN Medical Service

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Commissioned Officer, US Army Reserve (Retired), Medical (Nurse Corps) Officer, combat veteran of Global War on Terror, Afghanistan 2003

66E AORN trained/certified Operating Room RN

BLS Certified.

Registered Nurse, Current Pennsylvania License #505459L

Certified Care Manager Certification # 00145741 December 2021- January 2026

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