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objective

accomplished, certified case manager eager to contribute extensive health care industry and nursing expertise as well as dynamic research and analysis skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance.

 

profile

ø  offer approximately 13 years nursing experience and 6 years of case management and grant writing experience.

ø  effectively develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity and efficiency.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, medical staff and patients.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  facilitate smooth communication between staff and senior personnel and expedite workflow to attain objectives.

 

professional experience

my brother s keeper, camden, nj                                                                                        2008

grant writer

  contributed detail orientation and organizational skills toward conducting comprehensive research and analysis of demographic data, focusing on incidence and prevalence of substance abuse and associated poverty.

  exhibited advanced written communication abilities in preparing and submitting a proposal to state and federal programs to obtain funding.

 

fep-horizon bcbs, newark, nj                                                                                           2006-2008

complex case manager, telephonic

  successfully identified both high dollar and catastrophic cases by thoroughly reviewing hospital admissions and catastrophic reports.

  applied analytical and strong communication skills toward contacting members and performing assessment to determine eligibility for services.

  collaboratively developed and directed care plans, instructed patients and their families in proper care, and helped individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.

  effectively planned, coordinated and arranged both community and horizon services to ensure optimal results.

 

horizon bcbs, newark nj                                                                                                   2002-2005

in-patient case manager, telephonic & onsite

  proficiently applied mmg guidelines toward conducting approximately 50-75 daily onsite and telephonic reviews on multiple hospitals, and approved or referred to horizon medical director as appropriate.

  served as an integral team member, working directly with hospital cm, social workers, and discharge planners to establish safe discharge plan.

  during post discharge, identified and referred cases to appropriate areas including complex case management, disease management, and community programs.

 

our lady of lourdes hospital                                                                                              2002

staff professional nurse, medical surgical renal unit

  independently performed tasks, diagnosed patients and provided critical assistance to physicians.

  steered diverse nursing activities ranging from assessment and care plan development to medication administration and telemetry monitoring.

 

 

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my brothers keeper, camden, nj                                                                                        2001-2002

primary care rn

  educated and provided care to patients recovering from substance abuse, including performing admissions assessments, leading groups, developing discharge plan and referring clients to community resources post discharge.

 

ahs-morristown, morristown, nj                                                                                          1991-2001

staff professional nurse

  maintained responsibility for charge duties and direct patient care at large urban hospital on medical specialties unit.

  supported and facilitated resource nurse functions to optimize unit productivity and quality of service.

  strategically planned and coordinated schedules to maximize workflow while controlling costs and meeting patient and hospital needs.

  efficiently defined staffing requirements and delegated assignments to optimize utilization of human capital and operational resources.

 

prior experience

 

rimm, sub-acute rehab center, morristown, nj                                                                   1997-1998

per diem professional nurse

 

cheshire house                                                                                                                   1994-1996

per diem professional nurse

 

green brook manor nursing home, greenbrook, nj                                                              1989-1990

staff nurse

 

education

sage graduate school (troy, ny)

msn-dual program in medical surgical nursing and nursing

clinical internships in nephrology and substance abuse treatment; adult health nursing education

 

raritan valley community college (north branch, nj)

aas in nursing

 

montclair state college (upper montclair, nj)

ba in english/film

 

certifications

professional nursing license - new jersey board of nursing, valid through 5/31/2010

complex case management certification, valid through 2010

bls certification, valid through 2010

 

professional affiliations

member - case management society of america, 2006-present