• Performed field visits as needed to homebound patients, especially addressing wound care and instruction of disease management • Managed complex caseloads and assessed patients’ eligibility for home care• Developed interdisciplinary care plans for home care patients, including Physical, Speech, and Occupational therapists, Medical Social Workers, Registered Dieticians, and Home Health Aides• Acted as Preceptor for new staff

Managed Care Insurance Coordinator 1998 - 2012 • Implemented utilization and coordination of patient services and benefits, case management of home care services for patients with Managed Care Insurance Plans• Provided clinical reviews to insurance companies and clinical staff to facilitate authorization of services needed for homecare patients• Reviewed OASIS data, assured compliance, and assisted in clinical record documentation• Advocated for patients' needs to ensure they were receiving utmost care while under homecare servicesStaff Field Nurse May 1993 - 2012• Aided qualified home care patients with wound care and disease treatment management• Assessed patients’ qualifications for home care and managed corresponding complex caseloads• Developed care plans for home care patients, working with interdisciplinary teams including Physical, Speech, and Occupational therapists, Medical Social Workers, Registered Dieticians, and Home Health Aides• Acted as Preceptor for new staff, Interim Home Health Aide Coordinator, Rehab Coordinator, and Clinical Supervisor when requested by Agency Director• Member of Synchomed Infusion Team while the program was active within the agency