Babylon NY *****
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Elizabeth Anderson RN, BSN
SKILLS
RN with 40 years experience. Assertive,professional and knowledgeable, who has practiced in oncology,Hospice, med/surg, ICU, CCU and home care. Last 10 years of experience as an Area Executive Director Kindred at home for Suffolk county branches.
EXPERIENCE
Kindred at Home
Area Executive Director/ Suffolk County
August 2011-June 2021
●Directed certified and noncertified operations of offices. Ensured the provision of services were consistent with government laws/regulations, corporate policies/guidelines/standards.
●Developed annual branch business plan and budget, monitored expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgetary constraints.
●Analyzed market conditions, gross profit factors, operation costs, negotiated contracts with referral sources, third party payers and government agencies to ensure patients are effectively served.
●Oversaw all patient intake and inquiries to ensure staff/skills were matched with patient needs, along with adequate coverage according to staff schedules.
●Directed branch billing, payroll, credit and data entry activities. Coordinated with the Financial service department in accounts receivable activities.
●Recruitment for branch staff and field staff.
●Monitored all staff for consistent quality of patient services, ensuring accuracy, and compliance of all services rendered.
●Developed ongoing performance improvement plans,and activities to ensure all staff were knowledgeable of branch strengths and weaknesses to ensure ongoing excellence in standard of care.
Area Educator Specialist
July 2011-September 2009
●Assisted/directed field locations of Long Island,Brooklyn, Westchester, Albany, and Malta branches to implement, maintain and improve the clinical operation process.
●Designed training strategies and initiatives to influence growth in business.
●Educated all staff to maximize operational performance and ensure understanding of and compliance to company goals and policies.
●Traveled to all locations to provide education on topics identified through analysis of office assessments and other performance metrics.
●Facilitated clinical manager orientation, training and development.
●Facilitates Classes and mentored new staff to understand their role as Director, Manager, field RN, LPN, PT, ST, OT, MSW, HHA, in accordance with Regulatory requirements.
●Evaluated business results and assisted operations in designing strategies to influence growth in business improvement.
Case Manager
September1996-September 2009
●Performed comprehensive assessment upon admission to home health care.
●Developed a Plan of care for each patient, coordinated the plan with Physician,according to Physician orders, and all disciplines that were indicated such as PT, OT, HHA, SLP, and HHA.
●Education on all aspects of the disease process to patients and family for optimal level of health.
●Demonstrated clinical excellence in all aspects of wound care, ostomy care, trach care, foley care, tube feeding and pleurix, vac therapy, med management,along with any other hands on care that was ordered by Physician.
Good Samaritan Hospital
1983-2001
●1983-88: Oncology unit, developed a hospice program to become an accredited hospice facility. Coordinated care with patient and physician, pain management, administer chemotherapy, provided emotional support to patient and family throughout care to include end of life counseling.
●1988-2001: ICU/CCU 25 bed unit providing care to all critically ill patients. ACLS certified. Assumed role as charge nurse when nurse manager was not present.
●Worked closely with surgeons, cardiologist and pulmonologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes were met, along with assisting in bedside procedures.
Mercy Hospital
1982-1983
●Oncology unit, administered chemotherapy, medication administration and all care indicated during the night shift.
EDUCATION
Mount Saint Mary College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Class:1982
Hofstra University: Certification in Legal nurse consultant: 1998.
AWARDS
Caregiver of the year; awarded by Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney
Volunteer of the year awarded by Senator Owen Johnson.
Congressional Recognition by Senator Hilary Rodham Clinton
Volunteer
Make a Wish Foundation: Board of directors
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition: Board of Directors