Karen Cooley
@karencooley
Experienced case manager and trainer with 15+ years in community health and service coordination.
What I'm looking for
I am a case manager and professional trainer with over 15 years of experience working with community members and partner agencies to improve health and social outcomes. I create client-centered case plans and coordinate services including housing, vocational support, nutritional assistance, and referrals.
I have a strong track record in outreach and care management, completing thousands of health follow-ups and home visits while building trusting relationships with patients and caregivers. I proactively encourage members to manage their health and collaborate closely with primary physicians and community partners.
As a trainer and preceptor, I developed month-to-month training plans, facilitated weekly meetings, and trained 50–60 healthcare ambassadors, supporting new hires with benchmarking and skill development. I also design and deliver workshops, training materials, and informational resources for both staff and clients.
I am proficient in Microsoft Office, Rosalind database and EMR-related tools, CPR/First Aid certified, and experienced in HEDIS, ICD-10 entry, med reconciliation, and referral coordination. I bring dependable, organized, and resourceful leadership to teams focused on community-based care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Case Manager
Community Action of South Mississippi
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Provide client-centered case management for housing, LIHEAP/CSBG/ECIP assistance and work support services; submit approvals and check requests and facilitate workshops to connect clients with community resources.
Community Health Worker
Optum/United Health
Apr 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Provided outreach and health education as a community health advocate, completed over 5,000 HFSs, coordinated prescription pick-up and connected members to primary care and community resources.
Healthcare Ambassador / Preceptor
Landmark Health
Sep 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 6 months)
Conducted home visits and patient education, completed over 10,000 HFSs and retinopathy exams, and served as preceptor training 50–60 new ambassadors with monthly training plans and benchmarks.
Care Manager
Health Force, LLC
Aug 2014 - Sep 2018 (4 years 1 month)
Managed individualized care plans and telephonic outreach, performed medication reconciliation and ICD-10 coding, and coordinated community-based support services to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work
Activities and societies: Dean's List 4 of 6 semesters
Bachelor of Social Work completed at The University of Southern Mississippi in 2004; named to the Dean's List 4 of 6 semesters.
Pearl River Community College
Associate of General Studies, General Studies
Activities and societies: Dean's List 3 of 6 semesters
Associate degree in General Studies from Pearl River Community College completed in 2002; named to the Dean's List 3 of 6 semesters.
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