Linda Howard
Arvada
Summary
Seasoned RN with years of experience at the bedside, in leadership and case management for pediatric and adult patients. Experienced with patient care coordination and case management. Utilizes communication and organizational skills to ensure comprehensive care plans while continually focusing on the most appropriate and safe discharge for the patient.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
HCA Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Panama City, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in multi-interdisciplinary team meetings daily to optimize patient care outcomes and resource utilization.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and patient needs for safe dc planning.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and appropriate discharge dispositions.
- Advocated for patients with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, to improve patient satisfaction and continuity of care while decreasing readmissions.
- Created trusting relationships with post-acute care facilities and staff for efficient discharge planning.
Pediatric RN Case Manager
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN @ PSLMC
DENVER, CO
07.2017 - 03.2024
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
- Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress and possible needs for discharge and home.
- Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
- Begin discharge planning on admission involving entire interdisciplinary team to assure a safe discharge.
RN/Charge nurse/CNC
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
DENVER, CO
09.1992 - 07.2017
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Charge RN for 44 bed pediatric med-surg unit.
- Clinical Nurse coordinator in charge of daily mentoring of new and current staff, hiring, scheduling, QI projects, evaluations, and assisting in providing exceptional care to all patients.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
AMERICAN SENTINEL UNIVERSITY
DENVER, CO03-2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
PENSACOLA UNIVERSITY
PENSACOLA, FL06-1990
Utilization Review-101 - Utilization Review
Remote Learning Services, LLC
12-2023
Skills
- Case evaluation/Discharge planning
- Discharge planning
- Chronic disease management
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Patient and family advocacy
- Utilization Review/Concurrent Reviews
- Appeal and Denials
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Nationally Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
RN Case Manager
HCA Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Pediatric RN Case Manager
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN @ PSLMC
07.2017 - 03.2024
RN/Charge nurse/CNC
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
09.1992 - 07.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
PENSACOLA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
AMERICAN SENTINEL UNIVERSITY
Utilization Review-101 - Utilization Review
Remote Learning Services, LLC