Leah Jacoby
@leahjacoby
Seasoned BSN RN with 20+ years in acute, critical care, case management, and home health.
What I'm looking for
I am a compassionate, detail-oriented BSN-prepared registered nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience across acute, critical care, case management, and home health settings.
I have overseen neonatal intensive care (Level III) patients, managed complex pediatric home health caseloads, and provided telephonic case management to support members through challenging health journeys.
My strengths include care coordination, development and evaluation of nursing care plans, staff education and onboarding, and utilization review/HEDIS processes; I consistently apply strong critical thinking and motivational interviewing to improve patient outcomes.
I seek to leverage my clinical expertise, leadership in case management, and proven teaching abilities to improve care delivery and support diverse communities in a new healthcare role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Care Manager
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Oversee and lead a team delivering home care to medically complex pediatric patients, manage caseloads, develop personalized treatment plans, and coordinate care with external providers to ensure positive outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Educator
EMSAR
Jun 2023 - Jan 2024 (7 months)
Traveled to client sites regionally and nationally to educate healthcare professionals on critical care monitors, provided in-services and go-live support, and escalated clinical customer needs to improve device utilization and safety.
Conducted telephonic outreach to members with complex health needs, developed care plans, coordinated care across settings, and provided clinical education to improve member navigation and health outcomes.
RN – NICU, Level III
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Aug 2020 - Jul 2021 (11 months)
Provided bedside care for premature and critically ill neonates, assessed patient status, developed and evaluated care plans, and coordinated discharge planning and family education to support complex neonatal outcomes.
RN – NICU, Level III
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Oct 2016 - Aug 2020 (3 years 10 months)
Cared for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU, performed assessments, implemented and monitored complex care plans, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for discharge and family support.
RN – NICU, Level III
North Shore Medical Center
Feb 2008 - Oct 2016 (8 years 8 months)
Managed care for neonates requiring intensive support, developed and evaluated individualized nursing plans, and coordinated with ancillary staff to optimize patient and family outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
InVentiv Health, Inc.
Apr 2007 - May 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Led product demonstrations and training on BD safety-engineered needles and catheter/infusion products, facilitated sessions on insertion and maintenance techniques, and served as a recognized expert in device safety and IV techniques.
RN – NICU, Level III
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Sep 2005 - Aug 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Provided neonatal intensive care including complex interventions for premature and critically ill infants, assessed and adjusted care plans, and collaborated on discharge planning and referrals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
2003 - 2005
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Miami from 2003 to 2005, preparing for clinical nursing practice and licensure.
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
1988 - 1992
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of South Florida from 1988 to 1992.
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