Nurse Reviewer

Posted on: 2006-10-25

PATRICIA L. BRUTON, R.N., M.S.N. 330 Lionel Rd Riverside, IL 60546 Phone: (708) 442-1874 Fax : (708) 442-1874 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ EXPERIENCE 01/2006 – 06/2006 Quality Assurance Educator/Documentation Specialist Apple Home Healthcare – Chicago, IL Education and training staff on new point of care system. Review of written documentation electronic point of service documentation including: starts of care/resumption of care treatment plans; completion of Medicare re-certification treatment plans; monitoring timely completion of discharge OASIS AND OASIS error reports, evaluation OASIS integrity, and performing internal documentation reviews and analysis. 06/2003 – 01/2006 Documentation Specialist PatientCare at Rush Oak Park – formerly known as Rush Homecare Network - Oak Park, IL Reviewed of electronic point of service documentation including: starts of care/resumption of care treatment plans; completion of Medicare re-certification treatment plans; monitoring timely completion of discharge OASIS AND OASIS error reports, evaluation OASIS integrity, and performing internal documentation reviews and analysis. 10/2002 - 06/2003 Clinical Care Director Generations HealthCare, LLC - Westchester, IL Freestanding hospice provider specializing in the care of patients with life limiting illness and a desire for palliative care. Assisted in the preparation for the Illinois Department of Public Health licensing by providing clinical expertise in the development, implementation and evaluation of the clinical operations, policy and procedures and CQI in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation, Federal, State and local laws which resulted in passing the IDPH survey deficient free and becoming a licensed hospice provider. Recruited, interviewed and oriented the clinical staff during a period of census growth while maintaining a stringent operational budget. 07/2001 - 09/2002 Telephonic Case Manager CorVel Corporation - Westmont, IL Providing telephonic case management for workman's compensation claims in order to assure quality of care and the optimal goal recovery and return to work. Using review of medical information, telephonic contacts with the claimant, treating provider and insurance adjuster. 01/2001 - 05/2001 Director of Nursing Heartland Home Health and Hospice - Westchester, IL Managed, directed and supervised the daily operations of the Medicare Division by assuring policies and procedures were implemented, company systems and standards were met and appropriate quality client services were provided and coordinated. Maintained ongoing educational seminars and training for staff development to meet JCAHO accreditation guidelines and Performance Improvement activities. Collaborate with the Director of Operation for the division operating budget and management. Directed 30+ management, clinical and direct care staff members. Ensured compliance with PPS/ Medicare system and State regulations. Other responsibilities included recruiting, employment, termination and orientation of new employees. 09/1999 - 09/2000 RN Case Manager Heartland Home Health and Hospice, previously known as Home Health Plus - Westchester, IL Full time RN case manager of patients in the home setting. Duties included assessing, evaluating and treating patients. Coordinating all disciplines involved in the care of the client, responding to changes of the client, informing the physician of plans or changes in the client’s condition. Working independently in the field using previous experience and knowledge. Also monthly QA and peer review of documentation, patient care and evaluation of information obtain was an active responsibility. 10/1993 - 09/1998 RN Case Manager MacNeal Hospital - Berwyn, IL Full time RN case manager, assessing and treating patients within the home setting. 05/1992 - 10/1993 RN Case Manager Kimberley Quality Care North Riverside, IL Full time RN case manager, assessing and treating patients within the home setting 07/1982 - 06/1983 Director of Health Care Services Medical Personnel Pool - Oak Park, IL Managing, supervising and coordinate the home care department. Directed 20+ staff. Directing the daily operations of the home care division in accordance to State and Federal regulations. Maintaining the standards of care through the interpretation of policy objectives to staff and others. Maintaining budget goals and fiscal responsibilities to the organization. 05/1978 - 05/1982 Assistant Head Nurse Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke-Medical Center - Chicago, IL Assisted in the management of staff including staff development, evaluation, disciplining and coordinating all shifts. Assisted in directing 15+ staff, orientation and in servicing of staff. Provided direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit. EDUCATION 5/1983 St. Xavier College - Chicago, IL Master's Degree Master of Science in Nursing 7/1976 Northern Illinois - De Kalb, IL Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing LICENSE Illinois Registered Professional Nurse REFERENCES UPON REQUEST