Patricia O'Dea-Evans, Ms, Rn, Bsn, Lcpc, Ccm Email and Phone Number

Reduce Hospital Re-admissions, increase quality of patient services while reducing costs. Advocate Aurora Health is the leader in developing a viable Post Acute Care Network and I am helping to further the goals for our Accountable Care Organization in IL and WI. Advocate Aurora is the largest ACO in the nation.

Silver Connections helps people find senior housing and care that meets their needs. We provide continuing education and resource fairs for Nurses, Care Managers and discharge planners. We provide services for elderly care providers. Silver Connections is a free senior housing and care resource and information service for the elderly and people that love them. We are "Coast to Coast" and are funded by thousands of senior service providers across the country.

2011- 2012 season on 1160AM radio for working caregivers. CHICAGO -- AM 1160 WYLL, broadcasts at 50,000 watts WYLL joins a short list of powerful Chicago radio stations on the AM band. WYLL signal covers an area with a population count of more than 9.0 million people. The coverage area for the radio station travels north to Racine, Wis. and south to well past Kankakee, Ill.

All persons entering the health care system are entitled to receive qualified professional assistance in planning for necessary ongoing health related needs at the time they leave the system.The Continuity of Care Association exists to enhance the concept of continuity of care as both as essential part of the health care continuum and as integral to total patient care. It serves as an advocate for legislative and community related health concerns and issues by identifying and communicating them to the members, working in tandem with other allied organizations, and supporting standards of professional competence which identify, structure, and promote a multi-disciplinary approach to continuity of care.Continue to be Member on Northwest Metro Chapter Board of Directors as Vice President Membership. Member since June 2003

RN Care Manager, provided UM and Discharge Planning in a part-time float position. Worked on Med Surg, Ortho, Cardiac/Tele, ICU, Emergency Department and Medical Observation unit. Chair Staff Education Committee.

Developed new marketing strategy and new marketing programs to create the senior services division of this young existing move management company. Significantly increased senior professional and community awareness of services to the point of becoming the largest senior move management provider in the market. Provided training and education to the company President and existing staff who had little prior impact in the senior market. Represented Paxem at hospitals, professional lectures, Senior Real Estate Specialist Educational Sessions and various community events. Developed continuing education State of IL license for Paxem and fostered business partnerships within the healthcare industry and community at large. “I have known Patricia for over 2 years. She is a wealth of information! She is kind, gentle and knowledgeable in her field. Her big heart is certainly something to be admired. I had the opportunity to work with her when I sold my errand business to her partner at Paxem. Patricia is very well respected in the community. I have since moved away, but miss working with her. May she prosper in every opportunity she has.” June 9, 2009 Cheryl Frager, Owner, Errand Runners“Patricia is an exceptional person with a drive to instill the best values in our team. She is not only motivated to help others but will do whatever it takes to ensure everyone succeeds at the tasks set forth. Her hard work and dedication have helped build Paxem to a stronger and more competitive company.” June 21, 2008 Jennifer Prell., Owner, Paxem, Inc.

Provided outreach, screening and clinical assessment for the Acute Rehab unit on a part-time basis.

Provide professional sales and a networking presence in northern Illinois and greater Chicago for national provider of eldercare referrals. Provide individual case consultation to families and seniors seeking housing and care options. Assist with training and recruitment of Family Advisers, evaluation and strategic planning. Exceeded all performance goals for four years. Multiple Service awards including "Daisy" Award 2003, "Rookie of the Year" 2003, Top Partnership Sales 2004 and awarded “Top Performer” for 2003, 2004 & 2005.

Recruited by the executive team of this full-service healthcare management company to provide strategic and tactical leadership for an aggressive business growth and diversification program. Manage client projects from initial sales and consultation through service improvement; cost reduction strategies, census development, program design, as well as development and oversight of logistics operations. Initiate all contracts, public relations materials, brochures as well as market intelligence and strategic planning.

Riveredge Hospital, Forest Park by Aeries Healthcare of Illinois,Inc. Senior administrative and clinical manager for the largest private psychiatric hospital in IL (210 beds). Part of the dynamic leadership team that developed this hospital from the least profitable Illinois hospital in 1999 to record admissions within two years. Implemented significant improvements to the admission process, Provided analysis of industry trends, referral trends, and marketing staff efforts for CEO as well as for strategic corporate planning. Director of Access, Director of Risk Management Program, Patient Representative Program, Corporate Compliance Officer. Chairperson of the Patient Satisfaction Team and Safety Team Created all public relations materials, hospital newsletter, print media, as well as overall responsibility for program development, social services, partial hospital and chemical dependency services. Responsible for all survey activities. Provided weekly administrative coverage for Chairman/CEO.

(Alexian Brothers acquired Woodland in 1999) Lead administrative and clinical program director for adult inpatient, geriatric inpatient, adolescent inpatient, child inpatient, adult/child partial hospitalization, chemical dependency, outpatient services, expressive therapy, patient transportation, and OT/PT contract services. Managed over 10 departments with combined revenue of over $12M annually. Responsible for all aspects of program development, organizational development, departmental budgets, and maintaining contacts with referral sources and managed care resources. Recruited, hired, supervised, clinical coordinators, charge nurses, therapists, doctoral residents, contracted services, case managers and over 75 staff. Leader of strategic planning to reach organizational objectives. Facility wide leadership in performance improvement teams. Facilitated preparing facility for surveys. Increased programs census 60% within a year by developing new product lines and increased rapport with physicians.

Responsible for programming and staff oversight for Lovellton.Forest Hospital - Social Therapist/Activity Therapist 1978-1980

Provided services to Adult MI population.