Katie Nickoles

Experience

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  University of Maryland Medical Center

  Jun 2005 - Feb 2010

  Registered Nurse
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  Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital, Inc.

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2012

  Nurse Liaison
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  FutureCare Health

  Aug 2012 - now

  -Oversight and coordination of business development for Northwest territory. To include formulation of strategic action plans and identification of opportunities to increase business from referral sources-Execution of business development plans, while leading colleagues with their follow through to more effectively promote clinical capabilities and programs to physicians, nurses, discharge planning staff and greater healthcare community-Instrumental role in developing tools and processes for utilization by field representatives to clinically assess patients and their needs for post-acute placement-Preparation and dissemination of sales and marketing tools to educate staff at hospitals (e.g., physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, patients, families) on current programs and services-Identify opportunities and build key relationships with physicians, hospital administration, and discharge planning staff to ensure a seamless transition between hospital and post-acute care setting-Development of educational material on specific disease/condition topics and presentation of information to community groups to increase awareness and promote prevention strategies; to include strategic training and lectures at various healthcare providers to their core staff-Assist with utilization review updates and collaboration with FutureCare's insurance affiliate, KeyCare, for the purposes of determining medical necessity for ongoing patient care Show less -Clinical assessment of patients' needs for post-acute placement from within a hospital system- Facilitate with the discharge planning staff at healthcare facilities to determine the appropriate post-acute facility based on the patient's clinical needs-Establish rapport and build relationships with physicians, specialists, rehabilitation staff members, nurses and discharge planning staff to assist with identifying specific patient discharge needs-Provide education and guidance to staff regarding clinical capabilities, new programs and specialty services offered for specific disease processes, conditions, and/or populations-Provide bedside assessment of patients' clinical and social needs and meet with patients and their families to discuss potential benefits of selecting specialty programs to aid in their rehabilitation Show less

  • Senior Regional Care Manager

    Jul 2015 - now

  • Regional Care Manager

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2015