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Dedicated Clinical Care Manager well-prepared to transition substantial nursing career toward serving as a Nurse Educator / Faculty with a dynamic learning institution

Clinical Instruction Performance Evaluation Leadership

Healthcare Administration Training Assessments Quality Improvements

         Able to leverage vast knowledge grounded in education and experience to positively influence care provided by nursing staff to meet individualized needs of patients and families.

         Solid capabilities in developing curriculum and training programs to augment competency levels of nurses while improving team unification and communication.

         Dedicated patient advocate; constantly emphasize quality assurance and efficient delivery of care.

         Able to effectively assess and determine training & professional development needs, define step-by-step goals for attainment, and implement high-impact instructional strategies and solutions.

         Demonstrated ability to think systematically, facilitate change, foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and deliver presentations to convey information or transfer knowledge.

Virtua Home Care, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 2003 to Present

Clinical Care Manager / Clinical Supervisor of Technology / CDIs & Coders (2007 to Present)

         Promoted based on exemplary performance and charged with training Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists and Coders in chart review process and use of OASIS (the Outcome and Assessment Information Set) for healthcare coding.

         Closely review OASIS clinical documentation for accuracy and instruct clinicians in OASIS guidelines, conditions of participation, and use of EMR.

         Create, implement, and administer educational programs for field staff to elevate quality of nursing.

         Partner with IS department to plan and coordinate technology upgrades, vital to ensuring optimal staff productivity, regulatory compliance, and patient care.

         Spearhead implementation of patient care plans and apply strong leadership talents toward supervising, mentoring, and directing clinical field staff in delivering top-notch patient care.

         Determine and verify ICD-9/ICD-10 codes for accurate reimbursement and maintain up-to-date EMR.

Field RN Case Manager (2003 to 2007)

         Methodically formulated patient care plans including assessments and nursing diagnoses, accurately determined health care needs of patients, and delegated assignments to clinical team members.

         Supervised and evaluated staff performance while consistently ensuring regulatory compliance.

Silver Care Dialysis, Cherry Hill, NJ, 2002 to 2003

Dialysis Nurse

         Conducted detailed assessments to create appropriate care plans, evaluated treatment outcomes, and provided ongoing health education to patients regarding disease process and treatment regimen.

         Trained, supervised, mentored, and coached cohesive team of dialysis technicians.

Home Healthcare Resources, Bensalem, PA, 1996 to 2002

Infusion Specialist / Clinical Supervisor

         Oriented and trained newly-hired nurses, coordinated patient care, and supervised nurses in the field.

         Demonstrated polished communication skills to instruct patients in care and maintenance of IV catheters and pumps, as well as safe and proper medication administration.

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Interim Healthcare, Voorhees, NJ, 1994 to 1996

Clinical Supervisor

         Applied significant assessment talents toward preparing nursing diagnosis, planning treatment, and preparing comprehensive patient care plans.

         Supervised, instructed, mentored, evaluated, and motivated LPNs and CHHAs.

         Proactively referred patients to community resources when appropriate to achieve continuity of care.

         Communicated extensively with insurance companies, case managers, and healthcare professionals to coordinate, document, and monitor seamless patient care.

South Jersey Hospital, Elmer, NJ, 1992 to 1994

Team Leader

         Served as active member of code team, and provided influential training and supervision to LPNs and nursing assistants, consistently emphasizing quality assurance, compassion, and accountability.

         Performed complete spectrum of patient care from nursing assessment to treatment evaluation.

Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury, NJ, 1990 to 1992

Oncology Nurse Specialist

         Assessed patients, devised and implemented detailed care plans, initiated chemotherapy treatments, critically evaluated prescribed treatment outcomes, and provided broad-scope patient education.

         Directed, mentored, and supervised high-performing team of LPNs and nursing assistants.

Aspen University

Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning (in progress)

Specialization in Health Care Administration and Leadership

Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ

Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ

Associate of Science

Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Blackwood, NJ

Diploma in Nursing

Certified OASIS Specialist-Clinical (COS-C)

CPR

BLS

PICC/IV Certified

American Nurses Association

New Jersey State Nurses Association