Experience

Ascential Care Partners

• United States
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Management Nurse

  • Jul 2018 - Present



Patriot National, Inc.

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Telephonic Nurse Case Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2017



Bunch CareSolutions (now Conduent Workers Compensation Services)

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Telephonic Nurse Case Manager, Workers' Comp

  • Jun 2009 - Apr 2017

  Perform file triage and three-point contact (employer, injured worker and medical provider). Followed and facilitating the treatment of injured workers, via communication with injured workers, claims adjusters, health care providers and employers. To assure an optimal outcome and assist in returning the injured worker to work . Develop cost-effective strategies for medical care and assessed rehabilitation facilities if needed and appropriate. Serve as a liaison between injured workers, employers, adjusters, attorneys and physician. Scheduled authorized medically necessary/appropriate treatment (s) and/or diagnostic testing as well as specialist. Other duties may include but are not limited to medical record/file review, utilization review, and arranged for DME and transportation if needed.



Westminster Oaks

• RN Staff Nurse (Part-Time)

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Performing resident assessments and input documentation into the facility’s electronic charting system. Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders. Implement resident care based on physician orders. Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders. Administer medication, IVs, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents. Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians. Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary. Respond to all emergencies. Supervise CNA's and LPN’s – ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans.



CorVel Corporation

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Telephonic Nurse CaseManager, Workers' Comp

  • Apr 2006 - Apr 2009

  Perform three-point contact (employer, injured worker and medical provider). Followed and facilitating the treatment of injured workers, via communication with injured workers, claims adjusters, health care providers and employers. To assure an optimal outcome and assist in returning the injured worker to work . Develop cost-effective strategies for medical care and assessed rehabilitation facilities if needed and appropriate. Serve as a liaison between injured workers, employers, adjusters, attorneys and physician. Scheduled authorized medically necessary/appropriate treatment (s) and/or diagnostic testing as well as specialist. Other duties may include but are not limited to medical record/file review, utilization review, and arranged for DME and transportation if needed.



NHC HomeCare

• Home Health Nurse - LPN II (PT to FT to PRN w/ FT Hours)

  • Sep 1994 - Dec 2005

  Provides skilled nursing services as dictated by the plan of care and documents according to policy/procedures. Instructs the patient/caregiver in various aspects of patient care and disease management. Documents the patients/caregivers comprehension of and compliance with teaching. Observes patient response to care/teaching and makes recommendations regarding revision of plan for patient care to the Registered Nurse. Provides and documents skilled nursing care according to the plan of care/physicians orders, policies/procedures and standards of care. Records and reports to the Registered Nurse symptoms, vital signs and other observations that may be indicative of care plan reactions and changes. Follows and teaches infection control and safety policies and procedures. Participates in on-going care coordination and maintains positive relationships with referral sources, physicians/other clinicians, patients/families, and other partners. Participates with other nurses in taking weekend, night and holiday calls on a rotating basis, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.Performs other duties as assigned by the RN / DON.



Gadsden Memorial Hospital

• Med/Surg/Peds LPNII (Full-Time)

  • Apr 1986 - May 1994

  Assists in providing total care according to physician’s orders and individual patient needs with recognized standards of practice and the client hospital’s protocol and standards. Assess and document pertinent information that reflects the patient’s clinical condition, with respect to meeting all patient needs. Reports the same to the registered nurse and/or physician. Maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care given. Performing treatments and administers medications and implement patient’s plan of care. Provide patient and/or family w/ teaching/education. Assists in maintaining a high level of order, safety and strict control over narcotics and other federally scheduled drugs. Keeps abreast of current nursing trends and continuing education.IV therapy preparation and administration (LPN II Only)