Leslie Dougherty
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 610-353-3889, (C) 610-999-9523,
Objective
To obtain a position as a Case Manager where I can utilize my organizational skills, knowledge of managed care and ability to coordinate all aspects of patient needs.
Work Experience
Patient Care Liason (11/28/2005 – Present)
Last Employer: Vitas Inovative Hospice Care
Contact Person: Veronica Gavin, RN, BSN, 800-209-1080
Responsibilities: Meet with families to explain hospice services. Determine appropriateness for admission to service. Coordinate discharge if patient is hospitalized. Secure orders from physician. Obtain appropriate DME, medications and arrange transport. Act as a liason between physician, hospice and patient/family. Responsible for training new hires.
Accomplishments: Admissions Nurse of the Year, 2007
Managed Care Specialist (09/22/2003 – 10/31/2005)
Last Employer: Continuous Home Care
Contact Person: Vincent DiSipio, 610-853-6798
Responsibilities: Develop relationships with managed care representatives to obtain authorization for appropriate number of nursing, physical therapy and home health aide visits. Update and maintain managed care patient charts.
Admissions Coordinator (02/01/1999 – 10/24/2003)
Last Employer: Mercy Health Hospice
Contact Person: Catherine Franklin, RN, 610-357-9009
Responsibilities: Provide explanation of hospice philosophy to patients and families. Act as a liason between patients and physicians. Arrange discharge for hospitalized patients. Order appropriate medications and DME.
Education
Establishment: Camillus Mercy School of Pratical Nursing
Degree: LPN
Education Period: 09/05/1983 - 03/09/1984
Details: Program consisted of credits from Gwynedd Mercy College and clinical requirements fulfilled at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Class President
Additional Information
Certifications or Licensures: LPN-Pennsylvania