Responsible for providing clinical and operational oversight to a team of providers. These providers include experienced Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses (RNs) who provide health care to patients enrolled in the CareSight Program in Buffalo and Rochester, NY. CareSight is a comprehensive high-risk population care program that lowers costs while delivering better health outcomes. CareSight delivers face-to-face, in-home treatment and care support to high-risk populations.Other responsibilities include:Close Collaboration with PopHealth Director of Business Operations, Medical Director assisting in implementation of CareSight program into the Western New York area.Overseeing the Clinical team to review the management of selected high-risk patients. Hospitalization review to identify root cause and develop an action plan. Auditing clinical documentation and providing feedback to clinical colleagues. Communicates/monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to direct reports. Reviewing HEDIS measures being met during clinical visit. Conducts weekly/monthly team meeting with clinical team. Completion of performance evaluations for all direct reports. Performing in home visit assessments. Collaboration with CareSight participants primary care physicians. Managing patient’s medical care as appropriate. Actively participates in interviewing and hiring of the clinical team. Assisting in the training and on-boarding of clinical colleagues. Mentoring new clinical colleagues.

Worked in conjunction with Catholic Health LIFE/Pace program while in the role Health Care Director at the Sisters of Saint Joseph. In collaboration with the administration of Sisters of Saint Joseph and Catholic Health, implemented the LIFE/PACE program at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Congregation. Advocate for all the sisters of the Congregation during hospitalization and rehab admission. Communication with the hospitalists, discharge planners, nurses and staff regarding medical/nursing care, hospital stay and safe discharge plan.Primary Care Provider for the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of medical care for sisters in the residence. Development and continual review of plan of care in conjunction with LIFE team members. Medical exams and treatment protocols. Weekly case conferences with medical director, primary care physician and nurse practitioner regarding medical needs of sisters. Review of advanced care plans/MOLST form.

Overseeing and monitoring health care delivery of preventive, primary, acute and long term care for the Sisters of St Joseph. Advocate for all the sisters of the Congregation during hospitalization and rehab admission. Communication with the hospitalists, discharge planners, nurses and staff regarding medical/nursing care, hospital stay and safe discharge plan.In collaboration with the administration of Sisters of Saint Joseph and Catholic Health, implemented the LIFE/PACE program at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Congregation to improve health care of the Sisters. Primary Care Provider collaboration with Catholic Health System-LIFE/PACE. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of medical care for sisters in the residence. Development and continual review of plan of care in conjunction with LIFE team members. Medical exams and treatment protocols. Weekly case conferences with medical director, primary care physician and nurse practitioner regarding medical needs of sistersDaily rounds to assess changes in health conditions Formulated and monitor policies and procedures. Overseeing the nursing staff for healthcare compliance with legislative requirementsInvestigated and Initiated EMR for accurate patient records. Developed emergency on call team for hospitalizations. Initiated a Critical Care Team who meets weekly to review the health status of all residents. Formulated and monitored policies and procedures. Developed and completed in-services for staff. Oversaw 20 staff members in Wellness Center, conducted quarterly evaluations, interviewed and on boarded new staff.

Nurse practitioner in a clinic who served medical needs to patients with visual impairments. My job responsibilities included completing History and Physicals, Conduct orthopedic assessments and determine treatment plan, Collaboration with a physiatrist. In conjunction with administration and IT assisting in implementation of EMR. Grant writing, Policy and procedure development. Assisted in Credentialing of providers. Developed diabetic education classes for visually impaired individuals

Provided Primary Care/Follow-Up visits with chronic kidney disease in both the office and hemodialysis setting. The job responsibilities included obtaining histories, conducting physical exams, evaluation of lab data in regards to progress of disease, diagnosis and development of treatment plan for patients. Other responsibility included dictation of hospital discharge summaries via Dictaphone. Also, education to kidney patients in diet use, medication and dialysis treatment.

Provided Primary Care/Follow-Ups for Sub-Acute Rehab patients with variety of medical and surgical issues.Conducted assessments, histories, physical exams and development of treatment plan for acute problems in the sub-acute rehab patient. Education of nursing staff, patients and family members of assessment, diagnosis and medications. Conducted in-services for staff. Assisted in policy and procedure review/development

Charge/Staff Nurse on ISCU, Intermediate Surgical Care Unit (2001 to 2003)Charge Nurse on TCU, Transitional Care Unit (1999 to 2001)