Barbara McGinn
Elizabeth
Summary
Accomplished RN Transitional Case Manager/Population Health at the University of Colorado, adept in discharge planning and showcasing compassion. Spearheaded strategic improvements in case management, enhancing operational efficiencies across Centura Health at Home. Expert in clinical judgment, significantly reducing readmission rates by focusing on patient-centered care and quality improvement.
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Transitional Case Manager/Director of Population Health
University of Colorado
10.2018 - 12.2024
- Assisted in coordinating care for patients transitioning from a hospital setting to a post acute care facility and to the next level of care
- The coordination of care was accomplished through a collaborative process working with the patient, family members, and the acute/post acute interdisiplinary teams,and homecare.
- Contributed to team discussions, sharing insights and expertise in weekly conferences with to optimize client support strategies.
- Carried a case load of 25 patients identified by LACE+ score of 80 and > and discharged to a preferred Rehab facility. At discharge made follow up calls to patient and/or family to include medication reconciliation; post rehab instructions, providing these to the PCP/Specialist. Calls continued for 30 days with the goal of preventing a readmision.
Executive Director of Home Health Case Management
Centura Health at Home
01.2000 - 10.2016
- Began as a Field RN seeing patients
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Drove strategic improvements in the Case Management program to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Monitored and devised action plans for departmental compliance for quality measures, and The Joint Commission.
- Took courses in ICD coding, documentation regulations, CMS rules.
- Managed case managers at 5 agencies Centura owned across the State.
- Was asked to travel to Nebraska and assist in helping them pass their State survey which they did successfully.
- Requested by the Director of Home Health to go to Frisco County and assist the staff there transform to a Centura agency and they also passed a successful survey.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing
New Castle, PA06-1979
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Home health care
- Long-term care
- HIPAA education
- Case management
- Emotional awareness
- Discharge planning
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Affiliations
- Womans Leadership year long course at DU in Co
- Elected to the Town of Elizabeth Board of Trustees for a 2 year term
Timeline
RN Transitional Case Manager/Director of Population Health
University of Colorado
10.2018 - 12.2024
Executive Director of Home Health Case Management
Centura Health at Home
01.2000 - 10.2016
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing
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