Preferred Case Management

CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
KATHERINE SPEECE, RN, CCM

CURRENT POSITION:
Medical Case Manager, Preferred Case Management, LLC, Three Rivers, MI

CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide medical case management of worker’s compensation, auto no fault claims, disability claims and health insurance claims
• Case coordination and liaison between clients, employers, medical providers and attorneys
• Rehabilitation and case management activities to include multiple trauma, brain injury, spinal cord injuries
• Medical records analysis to determine appropriate medical billing
• Review of claims and consultation with claims specialist for case directives and appropriate rehabilitation services

EDUCATION:
Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing
Grand Rapids Junior College
Registered Nurse Diploma Graduate

CERTIFICATION:
Certified Case Manager, #00087510
State of Michigan Registered Nurse
Michigan Home Health Association Home Health Aide Proctor Certification

SPECIAL TRAINING:

Continuum of Care and Discharge Planning

Clinical Pathway Development

Quality Assurance / Continuous Quality Improvement

Medication Adherence

Traumatic Brain Injury

Cervical Spine Injuries

Vertebral Fracture Interventions

Managing Headaches

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

EMG Interpretation

Neuropsychological Testing

Foot and Ankle Injuries

Pelvic Ring Injuries

Repetitive Motion Injuries of the Upper Extremities

Maxillofacial Injuries

Wound Care and Pressure Ulcers

Diabetes Care and Management

Cardiac Assessment of CHF and Cardiovascular Surgery Patients

Eating Disorders

Palliative Care and the Terminally Ill Patient

Pain Assessment & Management

Promoting Self Management and Independence

Ostomy Care
Venous Access Devices

Enteral Delivery Systems
 
WORK HISTORY:
Preferred Case Management, LLC  - Medical Case Manager
Borgess VNA Homecare  - Director of Clinical Services
Bronson Home Health Care  - Clinical Supervisor
Home Health Consulting Services  - Independent Consultant
Great Lakes Microsystems, Inc.  - Training and Marketing Coordinator
Three Rivers Area Hospital  - Manager of Homecare & Hospice
Olsten Health Care  - Clinical Supervisor/Case Manager