Michelle Alexander, RN

• Educated patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Facilitated, coordinated and advocated patient care between the patient, physician and involved family members, caregivers and other community entities that were involved in the patient's home care team.
• Responsible for the ongoing assessment, implementation and evaluation of the physician driven plan of care and patient centered goals.
• Educated the patient, family and caregivers regarding disease management, community resources and safety measures needed for the patient to remain in the home environment.
• Provided skilled nursing care in relation to a multitude of different diagnoses.

• Evaluated, coordinated, and collaborated with the guest and Health and Healing Practitioners regarding the guest goals and the providers recommended services, health programs and/or treatment plan. Educatd the guest as appropriate.
• Ensured continuity of care for all ill and injured guests visited the medical department and followed up with the guests to assess physical and emotional health and arrange any additional follow-up care as needed.
• Oriented, mentored and coached new and existing staff, to ensure a team work approach and positive work environment was maintained and enhanced.
• Evaluated in coming guests medical health questionnaire identifying risks, appropriateness of stay, and intention of their stay.
• Scheduled and conducted pre-arrival phone consults to determine appropriateness for stay, identifying actual and potential health risks, determined educational needs, and initiated plan for teaching, counseling and referral for appropriate services.
• Conducted wrap up sessions for package guests prior to departure to review goals and assist in setting up a plan at home to reinforce those goals.

Home Health Case Manager

• Facilitated, coordinated and advocated patient care between the patient, physician and involved family members, caregivers and other community entities that were involved in the patient's home care team.
• Responsible for the ongoing assessment, implementation and evaluation of the physician driven plan of care and patient centered goals.
• Educated the patient, family and caregivers regarding disease management, community resources and safety measures needed for the patient to remain in the home environment.
• Provided skilled nursing care.

Hospice RN:

• Provided skilled nursing services and education to terminally ill patients.
• A holistic application of non-denominational spiritual, mental,emotional, and physical comfort to the patient, family members, friends, and all members of the patient's team to support and enhance the patient's quality of life.
• Coordinated care with the patient's primary care provider and other disciplines to provide optimal symptom management.

Nursing Care Coordinator

• Facilitated and coordinated client care with assisted living staff, family,caregivers, primary care provider, and outside agencies.
• Oriented and educated staff.
• Community Education

Home Health:

• Same as above

Hospice

• Same as above

Private Care Coordinator (1997-1999)

• Met with client's and family members to establish a plan of care provided by non-skilled caregivers to assist the client to remain in the home environment, safely.
• Frequent follow up provided to ensure satisfaction with care and appropriate services were in place.
• Admitted to Home Health if skilled needs were required.
• Staff education, mentorship, team building.
• Community Education.

Private Care Supervisor (1999-2002)

• Supervised 33 non licensed staff, 2 LPN's and a scheduler.
• Staff development, orientation, education.
• Development and adherence of policies and procedures.

Home Health Case Manager

Halex Adult Foster Care Care Co-Owner

• Developed and operated 5 homes with 5 residents each In compliance with state regulations.
• Responsible for staff hiring, training and supervision of caregivers.
• Marketed to the Community.
• Care coordination between the resident, family member, physician, caregivers and outside agencies to ensure quality of care.

Home Health and Hospice Case Manager

Acute Care Nursing in orthopedic, vascular, gynecological oncology and infertility.