Sam Goins

Conducted initial and ongoing home health assessments to determine client care needs and develop individualized care plans. Coordinated with healthcare providers and caregivers to maintain continuity of care.

Provided nurse case management by conducting clinical assessments, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and supporting discharge planning, patient advocacy, utilization management, and safety/fall committee reporting.

Completed federal and state assessment tools and produced MDS-related documentation, applying MDS rules and regulations and Medicare/Managed/Medicaid requirements. Performed utilization review and supported validation and PPS-related reporting needs.

Monitored patients’ symptoms, administered medication and treatments, and communicated clinical findings with the team and physicians. Provided emergent/urgent medication care based on patient needs.

Coordinated care plans and performed utilization review, completing federal and state assessment tools and related coding and validation documentation. Applied Medicare/Managed/Medicaid regulations to support coverage and certification requirements.

Provided direct nursing care by monitoring patients’ symptoms, administering medication and treatments, and communicating findings with the care team and physicians.

Built relationships within the community to support outreach programs and social support services. Promoted services, developed protocols, and conducted audits and analytical assessments.

Planned, coordinated, and implemented resident activity programs, including monthly activity calendars and special events. Recruited and coordinated volunteers and strengthened local involvement through program promotion.

Enrolled in Capella University’s ASN–MSN program, with expected completion in December 2025.

Earned an Associate of Science in Healthcare Management at Southern Crescent Technical College from July to November 2023.

Completed an Associate of Science in Nursing at Southern Crescent Technical College (2020–2022).