Starla French

STARLA FRENCH- - 31512 Old Highway 18, Macomb, Oklahoma 74852 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 02/2019 - R N C a se M a na ger Int egris D ea co ness Responsible for the clinical and financial outcomes for daily assigned caseload of patients as appropriate. Facilitated patient care during the hospitalization by managing, coordinating, and monitoring resource utilization to achieve optimal outcomes and financial goals. Proactively planned, coordinated, and negotiated, efficient patient movement through the continuum of care. Advocated to serve the best interest of the system and patient while adhering to Patient Safety Goals. Completed comprehensive assessments of patients clinical, psychosocial, and financial needs utilizing available resources. Coordinated timely transfers to appropriate levels of care as indicated by clinical needs utilization criteria. Developed, implemented, evaluated, and revised plans for discharge, including referrals to other healthcare and community organizations based on needs assessments. Applied utilization criteria accurately in order to determine appropriate utilization of resources. 10/2018 - P resent R N C a se M a na ger- H o me H ea lt h A merica n M o bile N et w o rk Completed a 13 week travel nurse home health contract with SSM Health At Home in Oklahoma City, OK. Contract ended 1/13/2019. Delivered quality nursing care to patients in their place of residence. Initiated, implemented, & supervised patients plan of care. Assessed patients overall condition every visit including vital signs & medication reviews. Charted observations & findings in McKesson system. Provided wound care & assessed progress towards healing, obtained wound care measurements & pictures to attach to EMR, performed KCI wound vac therapy dressing changes. Instructed on home infusion therapy, performed PICC line care & dressing changes, obtained ordered labs, coordinated with caregivers, family members, physicians, Social Worker, HHA, Occupational and Physical therapist. Performed LPN and HHA supervisory visits. Monitored patients progress toward stated goals & adjusted their plan of care accordingly. Completed Oasis assessments according to Medicare guidelines. 10/2017 - 05/2018 R N C a se M a na ger/D C P la nner M ed P a rt ners Contract RN Case Manager at OU Medicine. Coordinated patient-centric care, from planning to implementation of services, to acting as a liaison on behalf of patients. Primary responsibilities include client advocacy, continual review and assessment of client progress, and management of all available resources needed for patient wellness. Formulated and comprehensive plan of action to help clients reach their goals in regard to their medical care during and after their hospital stay and at home. Conducted regular reviews of medical records and evaluated patient services and satisfaction to make sure that appropriate care has been issued from the time of patients admission through patients discharge. Assisted with gathering referrals for medical assistance at home, equipment rentals or purchases, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing and longterm care facility placements, and hemodialysis admissions. 11/2016 - 10/2017 R N C a se M a na ger E nco mpa ss H o me H ea lt h Ensure patients are obtaining the resources needed to get better and become as independent as possible. Act as a vital link connecting patients and their families with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other specialists. Formulate treatment plans to meet each patient’s rehabilitation goals and help achieve better quality of life. Conduct continuous review of all aspects of every patient on assigned caseload to include: appropriate utilization of services; ensuring continued skilled need; monitoring of homebound status; review of documentation in the medical record; maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation (CHAP) regulations for the delivery of home health services. Actively participates in Quality Management program. Communicates on a regular basis with the team and the area team leader. 07/2013 - 07/2015 R N C a se M a na ger/S t a f f R N W o men’s C ent er S a int A nt ho ny S ha w nee H o spit a l Coordinated patient-centric care, from planning to implementation of services, to acting as a liaison on behalf of patients. Primary responsibilities included client advocacy, continual review and assessment of client progress, and management of all available resources needed for patient wellness. Formulated a comprehensive plan of action to help clients reach their goals in regard to their medical care during and after their hospital stay. Communicated with insurance providers to ensure that the services provided to patients are covered at the insurer’s maximum level both during the hospital stay and at home. Conducted regular reviews of medical records and evaluated patient services and satisfaction to make sure that appropriate care has been issued from the time of patient's admission through patient’s discharge. Assisted with gathering referrals for medical assistance at home, equipment rentals or purchases, rehabilitation services and even long-term care facilities. 01/2014 - 05/2015 R N C linica l L ia iso n & H o spice A cco unt A spire H o me H ea lt h E xecut ive Initially hired as an RN Case Manager. I was promoted to Clinical Liaison to assist with opening an additional branch, and later promoted to Account Executive. I assisted with marketing, finding an office space to lease, recruited staff, conducted interviews, strong networking skills, patient advocate, knowledge of community resources, armed with a strong clinical background, payer knowledge and communication skills, worked with physicians, discharge planners, and patient families to plan the best continuum of care post hospitalization, strong interpersonal skills, customer service oriented, excellent negotiating skills, active listener, excellent organizational skills, effective time management, and multitasker. 07/2012 - 01/2014 R N C a se M a na ger S a int A nt ho ny S ha w nee H o spit a l 07/2012 - 07/2014 R N C a se M a na ger H a rmo ny H o me H ea lt h 07/2003 - 07/2011 R N C a se M a na ger H ea rt la nd H o me H ea lt h 07/1999 - 07/2003 S t a f f R N /N ew bo rn N ursery/N IC U 06/2007 - 07/2008 P ed ia t ric R N C a se M a na ger S a int A nt ho ny S ha w nee H o spit a l Int egris S a ma rit a n H o me C a re EDUCATION HISTORY 12/2000 R o se S t a t e C o llege 05/1994 S ha w nee H igh S cho o l N ursing S cience, A sso cia t e D egree H igh S cho o l D iplo ma , H igh S cho o l CERTIFICATIONS & HONORS 01/2001 L icensed R egist ered N urse Okla ho ma B o a rd Of N ursing 05/2016 C P R C ert if ied A merica n H ea rt A sso cia t io n STARLA FRENCH- - References 31512 Old Highway 18, Macomb, Oklahoma 74852