Experience

Accessible Space Inc

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Educator

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management

  • Sep 2022 - May 2023



Infinity Healthcare Consulting

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Nurse Consultant

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022



Transitional Care Management

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Central Admissions Director

  • Nov 2021 - Mar 2022



Innovative Management Associates

• Illinois, United States

• Director of Clinical Operations

  • Jan 2021 - Sep 2021



Jencare Senior Medical Centers

• Greater Chicago Area

• Market Clinical Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021



SaBa Healthcare

• Nurse Consultant

  • May 2019 - Aug 2020



Symphony Care Network

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Clinical Education/Regional Nurse Consultant

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

  Development of disease state management programs, staff development and training, creation and distribution of education material utilizing evidenced based data. Assists with development and ongoing education for infection control program utilizing APIC certification obtained in 2016. Created and conducts preceptor training program, develops ongoing annual nursing competencies. Reviews and revises clinical policies and procedures. Provides ongoing education and training in relation to CMS regulations and phase changes. Assists with development and training of regional nurse consultants and administrators in training. Show less

• Regional Nurse Consultant

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2018

  Performs as a nurse consultant for 3 subacute/ long term care facilities in the Chicago area. Responsibilities include auditing of processes, assisting with regulatory compliance for IDPH and JCAHO, assisting with facility improvement processes, education of nursing staff, review of clinical outcomes, planning and implementation of interventions to improve clinical practice, assisting with program start up, coordination, and management.



Renaissance At 87th Street

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• DON-Registered Nurse

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2014

  Performed as director for licensed and certified healthcare staff within 210 bed long term subacute care facility. Performed daily staff supervision including on call responsibility, staff education, and monitoring of patient care to ensure standards set forth by the IDPH are being followed. Achieved JCAHO certification, partnership with Advocate PAN and development of CHF program. Participated in management of managed care patients and fostering relationships with referral sources. Performed as director for licensed and certified healthcare staff within 210 bed long term subacute care facility. Performed daily staff supervision including on call responsibility, staff education, and monitoring of patient care to ensure standards set forth by the IDPH are being followed. Achieved JCAHO certification, partnership with Advocate PAN and development of CHF program. Participated in management of managed care patients and fostering relationships with referral sources.



Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation

• Oak Lawn, Il

• Director of Nursing

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2010

  Performed as director for licensed and certified healthcare staff within 130 bed long term subacute care facility. Performed daily staff supervision including on call responsibility, staff education, and monitoring of patient care to ensure standards set forth by the IDPH are being followed. Successfully fostered relationships with referral sources increasing subacute census in facility. Performed as director for licensed and certified healthcare staff within 130 bed long term subacute care facility. Performed daily staff supervision including on call responsibility, staff education, and monitoring of patient care to ensure standards set forth by the IDPH are being followed. Successfully fostered relationships with referral sources increasing subacute census in facility.



Fresenius Medical Care North America

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acute Dialysis Nurse

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2008

  Performed role of team leader while providing hemodialysis for acute care patients during hospitalization. Performance of daily assessments, monitoring pre/post and during dialysis, communication with physicians and other members of interdisciplinary care team, administered medications and blood products during dialysis treatments, and supervision of dialysis technicians. Performed role of team leader while providing hemodialysis for acute care patients during hospitalization. Performance of daily assessments, monitoring pre/post and during dialysis, communication with physicians and other members of interdisciplinary care team, administered medications and blood products during dialysis treatments, and supervision of dialysis technicians.



Medical Cost Management

• Chicago, Il

• Case Manager

  • May 2007 - Jan 2008

  Reviewed patient medical records for authorization of medical treatments for various medical conditions. Negotiated rates for service, reviewed plans of care for medical necessity, and made recommendations for third party payors. Reviewed patient medical records for authorization of medical treatments for various medical conditions. Negotiated rates for service, reviewed plans of care for medical necessity, and made recommendations for third party payors.



LaRabida Childrens Hospital

• Chicago, IL

• Registered Nurse

  • May 2006 - May 2007

  Performed inpatient nursing care for high risk children with both acute and chronic illness requiring trach/vent care as well as PCA monitoring and administration, diabetic education and training, wound care, assessments, admissions, and discharges. Also performed patient and family teaching in preparation for discharges. Duties included trach changes and vent monitoring, suctioning, blood draws, IV insertion, catheterizations, blood transfusions, medication administration and direct patient care. Show less