Compassionate, energetic and motivated Registered Nurse dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes. Experience in care management, clinical quality improvement, chronic disease management, and telephone triage. Leadership in patient centered medical home,LEAN process,EMR Super user, and the development of a contingent resource pool. Certification in asthma education.
IHAAnn Arbor, MIPediatric Care Manager03/2017 to Current
iHAAnn Arbor, MIQuality Care Coordinator06/2013 to 03/2017
IHAAnn Arbor, MIHybrid Care Manager04/2012 to 06/2013
IHAAnn Arbor, MISenior 307/2007 to 04/2012
IHAAnn Arbor, MIContingent Co-Coordniator03/2006 to 05/2008
IHAAnn Arbor, MIContingent RN10/2004 to 07/2007
IHAAnn Arbor, MISenior 3 RN Family Practice09/2003 to 05/2004
Bright Horizons Family SolutionsYpsilanti, MISchool Nurse09/2002 to 09/2003
Saint Joseph Mercy HospitalAnn Arbor, MIPediatric Emergency and Urgent Care RN01/1994 to 09/2002
Saint Joseph Mercy HospitalAnn Arbor, MIMother Baby/High Risk Antepartum RN06/1989 to 01/1994
Saint Joesph Mercy HospitalAnn Arbor, MIMaternal Child Nursing Resource Pool-Nursing Assistant05/1988 to 06/1989
West Michigan Care CenterAllendale, MINursing Assistanat04/1987 to 08/1987
Sauk Valley FarmsBrooklyn, MIEquestrian Camp Counselor05/1986 to 08/1986
IHA Child Health - WestArborAnn Arbor, MIPediatric Care Manager03/2017 to CurrentHospital discharge follow up calls in 24 -48 hours. Insuring f/u care with PCP or Specialist. Help with connecting family's to community resources for social determinant needs. Set goals for those who want to make a change in their health. Care coordination with health care team.
IHA Child Health - WestArborAnn Arbor, MIQuality Care Coordinator06/2013 to 03/2017Asthma education with MA's and Nurses in the office. Provided asthma education to patients and their family's. Quality improvement in the management of asthma, ADHD, and diabetes. Patient Centered Medical Home implementation and audit review. Care coordination for complex patients.
IHA Child Health - WestArborAnn Arbor, MIHybrid Care Manager04/2012 to 06/2013Hospital discharge follow up calls in 24 -48 hours. Insuring f/u care with PCP or Specialist. Help with connecting family's to community resources for social determinant needs. Set goals for those who want to make a change in their health. Care coordination with health care team.
IHA Child Health - WestArborAnn Arbor, MISenior 3 RN07/2007 to 04/2012Medical management of childhood chronic conditions. Clinical improvement manager by participating in a LEAN project. EMR Super user when the office transitioned to electronic medical records. PCMH champion putting workflows together to support initiatives, staff education, and audit preparation.
IHA Human ResourcesAnn Arbor, MIContingent RN10/2004 to 07/2007Telephone triage in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and Pediatric Offices.
IHA Human ResourcesAnn Arbor, MIContingent Co-Coordinator03/2006 to 05/2008Organize and manage a pool of clerical and clinical
employees to help all IHA offices run effectively in delivering care to their
customers.
IHA Family MedicineAnn Arbor, MISenior 3 RN09/2003 to 05/2004Primary responsibilities were phone triage,
prescription refills and test result follow ups with patients.
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Medical Management for high risk populations
(hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and hyperlipidemia).
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Chart reviews for health screenings like pap
smears, mammograms, and colonoscopies.
Supervised clinical
operations of the practice like Medical Assistants, OSHA requirements,
scheduling, and site reviews.
Pete Pestillo Child Development CenterYpsilanti, MISchool Nurse09/2002 to 09/2003§
Daily family and child interactions.
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Design and implement health and safety training.
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Conduct research and provide information on
various health and safety issues.
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Primary contact in the event of any illness or
accident.
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Administer medications based on State
requirements.
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Ensure student immunization records are in
compliance with State requirements.
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Complete daily health and safety checks within
the Center environment.
Schedule and oversee monthly fire/tornado
drills, CPR/First aid classes.
St Joseph Mercy HospitalAnn Arbor, MIPediatric Emergency Urgent Care Nurse01/1994 to 09/2002§
Staff Scheduler
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P.A.L.S. certified
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Telephone Triage
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Preceptor
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Charge Nurse
Member of Unit
Operations Team
SJ Mother Baby DepartmentAnn Arbor, MIShift Coordinator06/1989 to 01/1994§
Member of
Unit Practice Committee
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Specialized in High Risk Ante/Postpartum
patients
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Normal
newborn/postpartum patients
Staffing and
scheduling issues
SJ Maternal Child Resource PoolAnn Arbor, MIStudent Nurse Assistant05/1988 to 06/1989Experience in Pediatrics, Gynecology, Mother Baby, and Labor Delivery. Support nursing staff and patient's with needs
West Michigan Health CenterAllendale, MINursing Assistant04/1987 to 08/1987§
Helping residents with activities of daily
living.
Sauk Valley Farms ResortBrooklyn, MIEquestrian Camp Counselor05/1986 to 08/1986§
Responsible for care and maintenance of horses.
Developed teaching plans for the equestrian
program
Bachelor of Science:Nursing1989Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
NAECB Certified Asthma Educator 2008
Self Management Training2011
Complex Care Management Training2012
Motivational Interviewing2017
