Experience

Twin Cities Orthopedics

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Excel Program Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Oversees the operations for Twin Cities Orthopedics outpatient total joint replacement program at six participating ambulatory surgery centers. The EXCEL Program, is a value based care bundled program that includes total coordination of patient care by RNs, patient education, and personalized navigation through the pre and postoperative periods. EXCEL was founded on the principals of advancing orthopedic care delivery in the outpatient setting while providing improved patient outcomes at a… Show more Oversees the operations for Twin Cities Orthopedics outpatient total joint replacement program at six participating ambulatory surgery centers. The EXCEL Program, is a value based care bundled program that includes total coordination of patient care by RNs, patient education, and personalized navigation through the pre and postoperative periods. EXCEL was founded on the principals of advancing orthopedic care delivery in the outpatient setting while providing improved patient outcomes at a lower healthcare cost. The EXCEL Program collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, therapists, Internal Medicine doctors, and pharmacists to provide exceptional care and clinical outcomes for our patients.

• Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

  Manages the operations for Twin Cities Orthopedics outpatient total joint replacement program at seven ambulatory surgery centers. The EXCEL Program, is a value based care bundle that includes total coordination of patient care, patient education, and personalized navigation through the pre and postoperative periods. The EXCEL Program collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, therapists,Internal Medicine, and pharmacists to provide exceptional care and… Show more Manages the operations for Twin Cities Orthopedics outpatient total joint replacement program at seven ambulatory surgery centers. The EXCEL Program, is a value based care bundle that includes total coordination of patient care, patient education, and personalized navigation through the pre and postoperative periods. The EXCEL Program collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, therapists,Internal Medicine, and pharmacists to provide exceptional care and clinical outcomes for our patients.

• RN Clinical Joint Coordinator for Excel

  • May 2016 - Jan 2021

  RN Joint Coordinator for TCO's Excel outpatient total joint program. Provide preoperative education through postoperative discharge followup for patients participating in the outpatient commercial bundle. Teach preoperative joint replacement class and work with patients one on one to prepare for surgery. Collaborate with a team of nurses who provide the direct patient care postoperatively to resume the education upon patient discharge home. Facilitate services with surgeon team, surgery… Show more RN Joint Coordinator for TCO's Excel outpatient total joint program. Provide preoperative education through postoperative discharge followup for patients participating in the outpatient commercial bundle. Teach preoperative joint replacement class and work with patients one on one to prepare for surgery. Collaborate with a team of nurses who provide the direct patient care postoperatively to resume the education upon patient discharge home. Facilitate services with surgeon team, surgery center, Internal Medicine, pharmacy, and therapy to provide a cohesive surgical experience for all patients.

• RN Case Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Sep 2017

  Edina, MN RN Case Manager for a Medicare Bundled Payment (BPCI) program for patients undergoing elective total hip, knee, or ankle arthroplasty. Coordinating quality care through increasing patient involvement in preoperative assessment and care planning from date of surgery through post-acute recovery. Collaborating with hospital, rehab facility, home care, and outpatient therapy clinicians to ensure patients receive appropriate services to reach optimal patient outcomes while reducing patient… Show more RN Case Manager for a Medicare Bundled Payment (BPCI) program for patients undergoing elective total hip, knee, or ankle arthroplasty. Coordinating quality care through increasing patient involvement in preoperative assessment and care planning from date of surgery through post-acute recovery. Collaborating with hospital, rehab facility, home care, and outpatient therapy clinicians to ensure patients receive appropriate services to reach optimal patient outcomes while reducing patient complications and hospital readmissions.



Kindred at Home

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

• Quality Assurance Manager of Clinical Practice

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2014

  Bloomington, MN • Assesses patient history to capture accurate medical coding for reimbursement • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in developing and carrying through a comprehensive plan of care from admission to discharge • Conducts regular medical records review and audits to assure quality measures are being followed and maintained • Evaluates individual performance of team members, including written annual Performance Appraisals and on-site supervisory visits with staff members •… Show more • Assesses patient history to capture accurate medical coding for reimbursement • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in developing and carrying through a comprehensive plan of care from admission to discharge • Conducts regular medical records review and audits to assure quality measures are being followed and maintained • Evaluates individual performance of team members, including written annual Performance Appraisals and on-site supervisory visits with staff members • Proficient in OASIS assessments and Medicare coverage and documentation • Leads weekly interdisciplinary team meetings for collaboration on patient care, need for on-going services, and plan for discharge • Developed a medication reconciliation lab to enhance clinical documentation of medication management and to improve patient outcomes

• Registered Nurse

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2010

  Bloomington, MN • Independently provided focused one-on-one care within the home for patients who were at a significant risk for illness or injury • Performed health assessments of individuals and families by evaluating their physical, mental and environmental health status; provided nursing intervention based on assessment of need • Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to establish, implement, and maintain quality patient care and services • Educated patients and family… Show more • Independently provided focused one-on-one care within the home for patients who were at a significant risk for illness or injury • Performed health assessments of individuals and families by evaluating their physical, mental and environmental health status; provided nursing intervention based on assessment of need • Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to establish, implement, and maintain quality patient care and services • Educated patients and family members in health maintenance, disease process and prevention • Supervised and oversaw the plan of treatment for LPNs and HHAs • Demonstrated highly detailed documenting for Medicare reimbursement



North Memorial Health

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

• Registered Nurse

  • Jul 2008 - Jan 2009

  Robbinsdale, MN • Provided delivery of direct patient care to OB/GYN and medical/surgical patients through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation • Care for post-op patients by monitoring and documenting such things as surgical incisions, presence of edema, heart and lung auscultation, blood and urine laboratory values, intake and output, consciousness and orientation levels; completed health histories and evaluations • Communicated changes in patient’s clinical… Show more • Provided delivery of direct patient care to OB/GYN and medical/surgical patients through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation • Care for post-op patients by monitoring and documenting such things as surgical incisions, presence of edema, heart and lung auscultation, blood and urine laboratory values, intake and output, consciousness and orientation levels; completed health histories and evaluations • Communicated changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers Show less