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Michele Becker

@michelebecker

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Dedicated registered nurse with over 20 years of case management experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values teamwork and allows me to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

I am a motivated and dedicated registered nurse with over twenty years of experience in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, home health, hospice, and community health. My strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities have allowed me to excel in case management, where I am eager to apply my expertise to improve patient outcomes.

Throughout my career, I have provided comprehensive case management and crisis intervention for medically complicated psychiatric patients. I have worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans and ensure that all interventions meet the necessary criteria for insurance reimbursement. My experience includes managing high patient caseloads, performing patient assessments, and utilizing various electronic health records (EHR) systems, including those with AI-generated documentation.

In addition to my case management roles, I have also served as a charge nurse and site reviewer, where I focused on ensuring optimal patient care and maximizing reimbursement through thorough documentation. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing and am a Certified Case Manager, committed to promoting dignity and respect for patients and their families during end-of-life care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

RN Case Manager, Assertive Community Treatment Team

Current

Thresholds

Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Provided comprehensive case management, integrated care, and crisis intervention to medically complicated psychiatric patients. Ensured patient diagnoses and interventions met criteria for reimbursement from insurance providers.

Case Management Crisis Intervention Psychiatric Care Interdisciplinary Collaboration

RN Case Manager

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

May 2014 - Present (11 years 2 months)

Performed ongoing evaluations and assessments to revise initial plans of care as patient needs changed. Managed a hospice team and ensured patients received optimal care.

Vendor Management Hospice Care Team Leadership

RN Case Manager

Family Home Health and Family Centered Hospice

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 6 months)

Provided managed care for hospice and home health patients and their families. Managed an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care was provided.

Hospice Care Home Care

RN, Sub Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Sherman Hospital

Promoted to charge nurse, providing excellent care to medical and post-surgical patients. Focused on increasing patient independence and preparing them for discharge.

Charge Nurse Patient Care Medical Surgical Nursing Discharge Planning

RN Site Reviewer

Medassurant

Reviewed medical documents remotely to ensure the highest level of reimbursement. This role focused on optimizing financial outcomes through thorough documentation analysis.

Remote Work Document Analysis Healthcare Compliance

RN Case Manager

Passages Hospice

Sep 2012 - Present (12 years 10 months)

Participated in on-call rotations and provided optimal end-of-life care. Coordinated community resources and programs to assist patients and family members.

End Of Life Care Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Governors University

Master of Science, Nursing

Completed a Master of Science in Nursing, focusing on advanced nursing practices and healthcare systems. This program enhanced skills in patient care, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, building a strong foundation in nursing principles and clinical practice. The curriculum covered various aspects of patient care, health assessment, and medical interventions.