Care Extender

• Jan 2017 - Present

Clinical Health Partner

• Jun 2013 - Dec 2016

As a Health Partner, I have the privilege of working directly with our members in assisting them to live their healthiest life possible. This requires treating the whole person. We realize that its more than just their current illness/injury, circumstances, etc.. that affects their health and well-being. I help them to identify and remove barriers; identify and achieve personal goals; navigate the healthcare system; empower them to manage their acute/chronic illness; connect them to resources; hospital to home transitional care; conduct home visits to perform a medication reconciliation, as well as assessing home safety and fall risk; focusing on preventative health. Show less

Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager/MDSC

• Oct 1995 - Mar 2013

As MDS Coordinator, I was responsible for coordinating, recording, updating, and monitoring all Minimum Data Set documentation for each ICF Medicare/Medicaid patient as required by Federal and State regulations as well as company policy and procedure. I also coordinated the development and evaluated effectiveness of the individualized, written plan of care for each resident; and updated MDS/RAI process with completion guidelines. I also served on the Nurse Management and Department Head Teams. Prior to being MDSC, I was a charge nurse on the skilled floor; providing excellent geriatric patient care, and adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to 36+ patients per shift. I also served as the Pharmacy Formulary Nurse; also assisted with organizing and participated in community events. Show less

LPN/Charge Nurse

• Oct 1994 - Oct 1995

Geriatric patient care, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to 36+ patients per shift. Developed and implemented nursing care plans. Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Geriatric patient care, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to 36+ patients per shift. Developed and implemented nursing care plans. Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.