Debra Michels
RN-Wellness Dept. at Cascade Health- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Cascade Health
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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RN-Wellness Dept.
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Holly Residential Care Center
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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RN staff nurse
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Nov 2018 - Feb 2020
Administered medications, wound care and other numerous personalized interventions to long-term care residents with traumatic brain injuries and other severe physical and cognitive challenges. Coordinated care, directed and supervised care delivered by shift managers and nurse aids. Administered medications, wound care and other numerous personalized interventions to long-term care residents with traumatic brain injuries and other severe physical and cognitive challenges. Coordinated care, directed and supervised care delivered by shift managers and nurse aids.
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Diversified Consultants Inc
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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RN Disability Case Manager and Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Provide medical case management and vocational services to industrially injured workers and disabled clients, resulting in successful return to work. Attend medical appointments to discuss diagnosis, treatment plan, anticipated length and level of recovery, physical restrictions and return to work potential. Educate clients regarding current and on-going medical status and develop a return-to-work or re-employment plan. Coordinate and work closely with health care providers, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractor, and specialists. Work collaboratively with insurers, employers, Department of Labor and Industry, and attorneys. Show less
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Trillium Community Health Plan
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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RN Care Coordinator
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
Implemented medical care coordination interventions of complex medical members/patient; assessed and identified specific health needs to develop a comprehensive case management plan. Interviewed patient and reviewed medical records to develop personalized health goals. Collaborated with health care providers and social service agencies to coordinate care. Implemented medical care coordination interventions of complex medical members/patient; assessed and identified specific health needs to develop a comprehensive case management plan. Interviewed patient and reviewed medical records to develop personalized health goals. Collaborated with health care providers and social service agencies to coordinate care.
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Diversified Consultants, Inc
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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RN Disability Case Manager and Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2013
Provide medical case management and vocational services to industrially injured workers and disabled clients, resulting in successful return to work. Attend medical appointments to discuss diagnosis, treatment plan, anticipated length and level of recovery, physical restrictions and return to work potential. Educate clients regarding current and on-going medical status and develop a return-to-work or re-employment plan. Coordinate and work closely with health care providers, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractor, and specialists. Work collaboratively with insurers, employers, Department of Labor and Industry, and attorneys. Show less
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Mankato Clinic
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United States
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Medical Practices
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Occupational Health Department, WorkPartners Program
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Jan 1996 - Jan 2001
Collaboratively developed the first individualized occupational health program within the Mankato Clinic, involving approximately 80 physicians as well as physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Developed a computer program including coding for occupational health related services, costs for specific services, and documentation of injured workers’ physical restrictions. Developed in-service training for all employees including nursing and ancillary staff. Marketing, community outreach, and on-site visits to area employers. Educated health care providers and department heads about the workers’ compensation system as it applied to their patients. Worked with area employers to inform them of the available clinic services specific to the occupational health needs of their employees. Carried out on-site job analyses when needed and offered suggestions for job site modifications. Worked with the audiologist to further develop and market the hearing conservation program. Worked with the clinic health care providers to provide them with the physical requirements of local job positions, to enable them to understand the physical demands of various job positions. Supervised the drug screen program for injured workers. Show less
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RN Disability Case Manager and Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant
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Jan 1991 - Jan 1996
Provide medical case management and vocational services to industrially injured workers and disabled clients, resulting in successful return to work. Attend medical appointments to discuss diagnosis, treatment plan, anticipated length and level of recovery, physical restrictions and return to work potential. Educate clients regarding current and on-going medical status and develop a return-to-work or re-employment plan. Coordinate and work closely with health care providers, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractor, and specialists. Work jointly with insurers, employers, Department of Labor and Industry, and attorneys. Show less
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Education
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Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing