Jessica Sweeney
@jessicasweeney
Patient-centered registered nurse specializing in home health, utilization review, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile, patient-centered Registered Nurse with over 13 years of progressive clinical experience across home health, surgical, pain management, cardiothoracic, oncology, and insurance-based environments.
I bring strong expertise in clinical decision-making, medical necessity review, Medicare compliance, utilization management, and interdisciplinary care coordination, with recognized strengths in documentation accuracy and compassionate patient advocacy.
In clinical roles I have performed OASIS assessments, advanced wound care including negative pressure therapy, medication administration, IV therapy, and chronic disease management, while also conducting extensive chart reviews, prior authorizations, and payer criteria alignment.
I am highly organized, process-driven, and skilled at remote communication, risk stratification, rehospitalization prevention, and coordinating transitions of care to maintain quality while addressing cost-containment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health Care
Aug 2025 - Present (7 months)
Deliver skilled home health nursing for medically complex and post-acute patients, performing OASIS SOC/ROC/Recert/Discharge assessments and advanced wound care to reduce rehospitalization and ensure Medicare-compliant documentation.
Office Manager
Tom Sweeney State Farm
Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 2 months)
Manage personnel, compliance, accounts payable, and workflow for a State Farm agency while handling prior authorization reviews, chart documentation, and customer dispute resolution to maintain regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse
Pain Specialists of Lancaster
Sep 2015 - Sep 2024 (9 years)
Sole RN in a UPMC‑affiliated pain practice performing assessments, medical necessity chart reviews, prior authorizations, triage, and patient education to support procedural scheduling and payer compliance.
Registered Nurse
Interventional Spine Associates
Sep 2010 - Aug 2015 (4 years 11 months)
Coordinated patient care from admission to discharge, assisted surgeons in office and OR, managed scheduling and insurance coordination for spine and cardiac procedures, and ensured documentation continuity.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Good Samaritan Hospital
Jul 2010 - Jul 2010 (0 months)
Managed perioperative care from pre-op through PACU, maintained sterile technique and safety protocols, administered medications, and acted as charge nurse to ensure patient safety.
Nurse Extern II
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
May 2009 - Aug 2009 (3 months)
Collaborated with RNs in oncology and palliative care, supported chemotherapy protocols, and provided patient advocacy and compassionate care in high‑acuity settings during a summer externship.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing
Completed an Associate Degree in Nursing with coursework and clinical training preparing for RN licensure and entry-level professional nursing practice.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Certificate / Vocational Nursing (program completion), Nursing
Grade: Distinguished Honors
Graduated with Distinguished Honors and recipient of a Nursing Scholarship from the vocational nursing program.
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