Denise Chumley

Acts as a liason in a subacute rehab facility to facilitate patients within the facility and area hospitals.

Aggressively follows up on referrals for timely decisions related to admission decisions within the hospital and outside faxed referrals

Ensures level of care is appropriate functionally and medically for the patients along with adequate social supports for safe home discharge.

Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies

Collaborated with doctors, nurses, social workers, and therapists, to assess patients' medical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop personalized discharge plans.

Conducted comprehensive evaluations of patients' medical history, current condition, and support systems to determine appropriate discharge recommendations.

Coordinated and scheduled necessary follow care for patients post discharge.

Educated patients and their families about post-discharge care instructions, medication management and available community resources.

Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during the discharge planning process, addressing any barriers or concerns that may impact a successful transition from the healthcare facility to the community.

Note: this position ran concurrently with nurse liason position

Proven track record of determining medical stability, willingness for program participation and appropriateness for this level of care in collaboration with physicians, social workers and case managers.

Facilitation of benefit eligibility and pre-authorization by insurance prior to the rehab admission.

Coordinated a smooth transition from the referring or on site facility to the rehabilitation setting.

Recommended appropriate level of care and services to patients who are denied admission

Traveled onsite to meet with referred patients for willingness and appropriateness for admission, and met with social services teams to market and streamline current and future admissions

• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and their families on available resources, coping strategies, and self-care techniques for enhanced mental health support at home.
• Promoted a therapeutic milieu by maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all patients in the psychiatric unit.