Shanna Aldrich

Experience

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  Hudson Headwaters

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2020

  Licensed Practical Nurse

  ● Led participation in nationwide RCHN Population Health Improvement Initiative, conducting comprehensive assessments to identify barriers and opportunities for intervention. Implemented strategies addressing social determinants of health and system barriers, resulting in a 25% reduction in no-show appointments and a 50% increase in timely out-of-hospital visits. ● Performed telephone triage, assessed patient status, & determined need for treatment interventions.● Identified discharge planning needs and implemented strategies to address them as part of the care plan development, resulting in smooth transitions and reduced readmission rates.● Conducted telephonic clinical assessments.● Monitored, promoted, & fulfilled preventative & quality measures. Highly skilled in navigating detailed electronic charts to perform chart audits & data abstraction.● Facilitated improved communication with patients, their care team, pharmacies, & insurance companies to provide coordinated & effective care. Skillful in generating referrals to coordinate care with various healthcare providers.● Managed prior authorizations, peer to peers, & completed required documents for medical & insurance plans.● Efficiently managed high-volume provider schedules, ensuring appropriateness of visits, & facilitating adjustments to optimize patient care delivery. ● Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, fostering a culture of collaboration and professionalism among clinical team members. Show less

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  Fort Hudson Health System, Inc.

  Jul 2022 - now

  Register Nurse Home Health Case Manager

  ● Provided services in home care setting in multiple autonomous roles including admissions RN, quality assurance RN, & case manager.● Initiated & developed individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments of patients' medical, social, and psychological needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes & satisfactions.● Instructed patients, caregivers, & family of chronic disease processes, wound care, dietary restrictions, & medications.● Utilized Oasis charting for thorough patient assessment & care planning, ensuring accurate documentation & continuity of care.● Identified discharge planning needs and implemented strategies to address them as part of the care plan development, resulting in smooth transitions and reduced readmission rates.● Identified discharge planning needs & implemented strategies to address them as part of the care plan development, resulting in smooth transitions & reduced readmission rates.● Maintain HIPAA regulations for consumer privacy & complete tasks in a timely manner to ensure compliance with NCQA, federal, state, & other regulatory agency standards. Show less