CURRENT POSITION:
Medical Case Manager Preferred Case Management, LLC
CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Medical case management of Auto No Fault, General Liability and Workers’ Compensation claims
Review/consult with claims specialists for case directives and appropriate rehabilitation services
Case coordinator and liaison between clients, employers, providers and attorneys
Medical record analysis to determine appropriate medical care and billing
Case load activities include multiple trauma, brain injury, spinal cord injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, RSD and all orthopedic and soft tissue injuries
EDUCATION:
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Associates Degree in Nursing 1980
Grand Valley State University, Bachelors of Science in Nursing 2005
CERTIFICATION:
State of Michigan Registered Nurse License #4704125073
Certified Case Manager #00054053
Certified Disability Management Specialist # 00054053
SPECIALIZED TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Extensive Training and Experience: Medical/surgical, orthopedic, neurology, transplantation, oncology, workers’ compensation and auto no fault case management including spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries, health insurance case management.
Courses/Seminars:
Wound Care/Skin Management, 2005
Complex Care Management, 2004
Promoting Quality, 2004
Ethical and Legal Issues, 2004
HIPPA, 2004
Integrated Approaches to Case Management, 2004
Leukemia, Case Management Focus, 2004
Cultural Considerations, 2004
Promoting Independence, 2003
Documentation for Case Management, 2003
Expert Skills in Complex Care, 2003
WORK HISTORY:
Preferred Case Management LLC 2006 to Present.
Paradigm Health 2001 to 2005, Medical Case Manager.
RSKCo/CNA 2000 to 2001.
Worth Home Care 1999 to 2000, Care Manager.
Comprehensive Case Management 1992 to 1999, Vice-President.
West Michigan Rehabilitation Services 1987 to 1992, Co-founder.
Mary Free Bed Rehab Hospital - 1986 to 1987, Pain Program Coordinator
Intracorp 1980-1986, Rehabilitation Specialist.
Saint Mary’s Hospital 1978 to 1980, Med/Surg Team Leader/Staff Nurse.