Oversee and manage all aspects of nursing operations within the organization- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Medicare regulations- Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff, promoting a positive work environment- Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective coordination of patient care- Monitor and evaluate the quality of nursing care provided, making necessary improvements as needed- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in nursing management

The Clinical Case Coordinator II is accountable for the clinical and financial outcome of care for an assigned case load. He/she functions as an advanced practitioner in the role of clinician, educator, researcher, case manager, and advocate. Facilitates the care of observation and inpatients during their hospitalization by managing, coordinating and monitoring resources to achieve optimal level of independence and health for patients and families; clinical outcomes; utilization; service, and financial goals by performing the roles of assessor, planner, facilitator and advocate.

Provide care for patients admitted with nonsurgical and surgical medical conditions. Execute skill and maintain calm during emergency while multi-tasking other assignments. Prioritize the care of patients administering medications, educating families, discharging patients, admitting patients, and ensuring entire health care team are on one accord. Subject matter expert and go-to health care professional for the med-surg unit. Remain in motion physically, clinically, and emotionally. Apply sophisticated evidence-based medicine. Coordinate the care of patients daily on twelve-hour shifts and communicate care to all members of the healthcare team. Dedicated focus on being inclusive and creating knowledge around diversity with those that I work with closely.

Oversight of all clinical operations through IDT approach within the company to ensure the highest standard of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worked with team to organize all drive-through clinics for COVID-19 testing in central Arkansas to provide diagnostic driven care to Arkansans. Authored blood and specimen collection protocol to meet CLIA standards and maintain regulatory compliance. Help develop the first diversity and inclusion mission that focuses on hiring individuals that are from different backgrounds (both ethnically and socioeconomically). Expanded territory of business outside of Arkansas to acquire new business in Texas and Louisiana regions. Continual education of nurses and nurse leaders related to molecular testing and diagnostic driven care in communities around the state of Arkansas.

Authored nursing policies and procedures that conformed to relevant standards of nursing practices, family protocol, and operational policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Complied with state and federal laws and regulations. Engaged in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, and resident complaints and concerns. Collaborated with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems. Ensured delivery of quality of care. Managed multi-site units and made certain of adequate services, sufficient staff, unit absent of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of wounds, and maintenance of optimal resident functions. Coordinated with Marketing Director to strengthen community outreach and build relationships. -Increased FTE’s by more than 50% in 3 months via active recruitment.-Improved transportation process and completed all back-logged referrals in 36 days.-Corrected backlogged gradual dose reductions for one quarter of year lacking completion.-Completed complaint survey within first 30 days (Complaint x 3, Quality of Care x 2, Resident Rights x 2 with no deficiencies due to failed processes being captured and corrected within first month. All failed processes QA’d with management and staff. Followed through with evaluation until goals were met.-Focused on hiring non-black nurses to create a two-way lane of diversity and inclusion and promote cultural sensitivity to patients from all backgrounds.

Authored nursing policies and procedures that conformed to relevant standards of nursing practices, family protocol related to COVID-19, and operational policies. Complied with state and federal laws and regulations during the COVID pandemic. Engaged in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, and resident complaints and concerns. Collaborated with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems. Ensured delivery of quality of care. Manage unit and made certain of adequate services, sufficient staff, unit absent of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of wounds, and apparent maintenance of option resident functions. Coordinated with Marketing Director to strengthen community outreach and build relationships. • Implemented employee ethics committee to decrease numerous challenges related to professionalism issues of staff.• Increased FTEs by 30% in 90 days through recruitment. • Reduced agency staff by 100% within 30 days to promote continuity in care.

Provide care for patients admitted with nonsurgical and surgical medical conditions. Execute skill and maintain calm during emergency while multi-tasking other assignments. Prioritize the care of patients administering medications, educating families, discharging patients, admitting patients, and ensuring entire health care team are on one accord. Subject matter expert and go-to health care professional for the med-surg unit. Remain in motion physically, clinically, and emotionally. Apply sophisticated evidence-based medicine. Coordinate the care of patients daily on twelve-hour shifts and communicate care to all members of the healthcare team.

Provide care for patients admitted with nonsurgical and surgical medical conditions. Execute skill and maintain calm during emergency while multi-tasking other assignments. Prioritize the care of patients administering medications, educating families, discharging patients, admitting patients, and ensuring entire health care team are on one accord. Subject matter expert and go-to health care professional for the med-surg unit. Remain in motion physically, clinically, and emotionally. Apply sophisticated evidence-based medicine. Coordinate the care of patients daily on twelve-hour shifts and communicate care to all members of the healthcare team.