Molly Mae Stozek Miller
Bartlett,IL
Summary
- 7.5 Years of experience in psychiatric/substance abuse nursing.
- 1 year of experience nursing in Juvenile corrections.
- 1 year of experience nursing in Home Health Care
- 7.5 Years experience of Utilization Review experience in the context of prior authorizations, denials, and appeals
- 100+ Clinical hours in pediatric nursing, 49 hours with 1:1 preceptor experience.
- 900 + Clinical hours in Medical surgical, Maternal Newborn, Mental health, and community nursing.
- 10 Years of professional experience in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Proficient in EPIC, CareLogic, MyAvatar, and CIS, Axxess, AthenaOne, and adaptable to new technology and helping others learn to navigate technilogical changes
- Outgoing, willing, creative, intelligent, organized, excellent multi-tasker, highly resourceful, and very passionate
Professional Vision & Objective: More recently I've been interested in finding a remote position where I can work from home as I'm naturally a driven, organized, and independent person. Given my current personal situation and strengths, I truly believe I would thrive in case management, care coordination, Medical review, utilization review, and other documentation based positions as I've always excelled in school when it came to documentation, care plans, and paperwork; received positive feedback and multiple requests from patients yet a little socially awkward with coworkers in a clinical setting. However, since working with patients comes naturally, and I find communicating appropriately electronically much easier than navigating the often catty world of nursing units, a position where I can still interact with patients or other healthcare providers in a limited context and place a great deal of attention into the logistical aspects of my assignments would allow me to put my best foot forward in every area while I continue to work through my personal weaknesses. Remote or hybrid positions would allow me the opportunity to capitalize on and hi-light my strengths while continuing to learn and gain experience while minimizing the negative effects of my weaknesses on others yet still afford limited opportunities for me to work on those weaknesses.
To transition from a psychiatric registered nurse in community mental health to a doctorally prepared advanced nurse practitioner who works with clients and colleagues alike to ensure holistic care is provided to one of the most vulnerable populations. I hope to serve in a way that reaches those with no voice- learn about their mental illnesses, medication options, therapy opportunities, and to take control of their recoveries mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically by offering supportive listening to the individual’s needs, engaging families and collaborating with other healthcare professionals wherever possible to facilitate support in every area of their lives. I will also strive to serve those clients with substance use disorders in need of medication assisted treatment, especially those with dual diagnoses, to achieve their goals of abstinence and become productive members of society. I hope to inspire others by emulating authenticity, grace, humility, and integrity in all of my interactions personally and professionally as I seek to contribute to the field of psychiatry by bringing innovative evidenced based practice changes with the assistance of a network of other psychiatric nurse practitioners through local, state, and national organizations. Furthermore, my vision is to be a leader who will advocate for better mental health care that reaches beyond the office to support case management needs, and raise awareness of about mental illness stigma, homelessness, substance use disorders, overdose, suicide prevention, obesity and its link to antipsychotic medications, housing and vocational opportunities. I will do this by collaborating with not only other healthcare professionals but within the community, local government, local churches, police department, and the legal system. All of this will capitalize on my strengths of striving, empathy, emotional understanding, emotional integration, problem solving, adaptability, and a positive mindset that believes each and every individual has value and deserves the best care to achieve optimal wellness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager/Home Health & Utilization Review Nurse
Maxcare Home Health Services, Inc, Specialized Maxcare Services, Inc
Roselle, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct start of case assessments for individuals in need of home health services, including performance of eligibility checks and administrative tasks to ensure a successful SOC
- Coordinate care with individual’s primary care physician, referring physician or facility, and necessary services including physical therapists, occupational therapists, home health aides, caregivers, or medical social workers
- Perform medication reconciliation and provide education on effective medication management to help individuals and their families or caregivers maintain compliance, address knowledge deficits, and manage any adverse effects from medications.
- Conduct weekly assessments with individuals including a head to toe assessment, vital signs, review of medication, discussion of any change in status, and provide education where necessary.
- Provide wound care according to physician orders while following infection control procedures to prevent the spread of infection and teaching individuals and their families about infection prevention measures.
- Accurately documenting Oasis assessments, skilled nursing visits, and other communication or care coordination notes in a timely manner, collaborating with the healthcare team to maximize individual’s optimal functioning and safety at home and prevent hospitalizations.
- Performing utilization review and participating in quality assurance performance improvement initiatives.
- Address incoming calls and messages from psychiatry patients, triage their concerns, take care of their needs when within RN scope of practice or communicate needs and concerns to the provider for further consultation and follow up.
- Coordinate intake of new psychiatry patients by checking insurance eligibility, co-pay, and scheduling appointments with providers.
- Completing prior authorization for medications and responding to refill requests received by the office.
- Performing nursing case management for clients in need of higher level of care and providing referral information to outside providers or crisis services where necessary, assisting with releases of information to facilitate the coordination of care.
- Checking-in clients for scheduled appointments and taking vital signs, re-checking blood pressure where necessary
- Administering prescribed injections as ordered and as scheduled.
Registered Nurse
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health
Elgin, IL
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Assisted with admissions to Crisis residential reviewing, where applicable, hospital discharge paperwork, current medications, and recent labs; then completing medical needs screening.
- Regularly met with Crisis residential clients to provide RN input and advocate for their needs as a member of the healthcare team.
- Performed regular urinary drug screens on clients and follow up with results.
- Screened client phone calls for prescribers
- Consulted with prescribers to address client concerns
- Collaborated with counselors, case managers, community support team members, and residential staff to facilitate continuity of care.
- Prepared and administered IM injections as ordered.
- Accurately documented and billed clients on a daily basis using CMS guidelines
- Properly documented and disposed discontinued and expired medications
- Obtained and Provided Written and verbal educational materials to clients to address the whole person; mind, body, and spirit based on individual needs.
- Provided weekly wellness calls to clients in need of assistance reaching their health related goals.
- Performed utilization review and reviewed patient charts in order to complete prior authorizations and appeals for medications.
- Accomplishments:
- Developed system for nursing case management, client education, and follow up for crisis residential unit
- Developed, prepared for, and presented a medication education group for clients in PSR and Wellness settings.
- Assisted providers in performing Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS), vital signs, and other pertinent assessments and worked closely with them as the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program was implemented.
- Take lead in performing wellness checks on clients in facing challenging situations or who may need extra attention and patience from providers.
- Remain available consistently outside of work hours to address urgent or emergent situations.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
St. Charles, IL
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided nursing assessments, plans, referrals, and care to adolescents detained at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center.
- Responded to sick calls, triaged urgent vs. non-urgent needs to maintain to the health of the residents.
- Consulted with practitioners, mental health providers, and supervising staff to administer medications and carry out orders while adhering to security protocols.
- Accurately documented vital signs, assessment findings, results, or other important information in accordance with HIPPA and other facility guidelines
- Sought to provide developmentally appropriate holistic care to individuals wherever possible.
Registered Nurse
Gateway Foundation
Aurora, IL
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked as a MyAvatar superuser to oversee and assist with Nursing department’s transition from CMHC to MyAvatar EMR system.
- Trained nursing department and provided support through implementation of new Electronic Medical Records system.
- Conducted admissions assessments, health and substance use histories, and withdrawal symptoms to determine appropriateness for level of care, detoxification measures necessary, anticipated nursing needs throughout care, and entered medications per physician orders.
- Monitored withdrawal symptoms using CIWA, CIWA-B, and COWS scales, gave medications, and collaborated with MD as indicated per Gateway’s detoxification protocol.
- Administered scheduled and PRN medications to clients.
- Conducted system specific assessments and addressed client health concerns; then communicated concerns to physician and nursing supervisor, and carried out orders when necessary.
- Documented client health and medication information using CMHC and MyAvatar EMR systems to ensure accurate description of client conditions and care given.
- Coordinated client care with admissions department, unit staff, physician, psychiatrist, and hospital when necessary.
Licejsed Practical Nurse (LPN) -1:1
Community Unit School District 220
Barrington, IL
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided Holistic nursing care and educational assistance to a child with special needs, assist with other children as needed.
- Monitored student’s health status to communicate observations to the certified school nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary team and respond quicly to changes.
- Provided daily G- tube feedings and administer G-tube, intramuscular, and rectal medications as indicated by student’s health and emergency plans.
- Encouraged independence in self-care in accordance with student’s health plan and individual education plan.
Pool Manager
Streamwood Park Place
Streamwood, IL
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Star-Guard Certified: 5-Star Risk Management model- Prevention, Surveillance, Aquatic Rescue of responsive individuals, Aquatic rescue and emergency care of unresponsive individuals and personal safety
- Supervised pool lifeguards and swim instructors through day to day duties
- Conducted performance evaluations of lifeguards and swim instructors
- Worked with other managers to facilitate and lead monthly in-service training for pool staff
- Met with Aquatics director monthly to discuss concerns relevant to the park district, guards, regulations, pool, and schedule
- Assisted with basic pool maintenance, monitored pool pH, water slide, and water fountains
- Guarded the pool and provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups
Education
Masters of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2026
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
Resurrection University
Chicago, IL12.2016
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, IL05.2013
High School Diploma - General Studies
Schaumburg High School
Schaumburg, IL01.2008
Skills
Psychiactric nursing, substance uae disorders, therapeutic crisis interventions, non-violent crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, social emotional learning, self-awareness, organization, motivation, resiliency, burnout, compassion fatigue, mindfulness, leadership, joyful work environment, active listening, empathy, creativity and innovation, teamwork, transformational leadership, caring, evidenced-based practice, academic writing, research, project planning, health assessment, advocacy, health policy, community health, nursing process, interdisciplinary collaboration, home care, determining medical necessity, ICD-10, medication administration, medication management, prior authorizations, quality assurance, utilization review, denials and appeals, case management, BLS, AED, Wound care, Fall prevention, Patient education, Health Promotion, caregiving, telehealth, phone triage, Admissions, Oasis
Certification
- Registered Nurse- DFPR- # 041452568
- Licensed Practical Nurse-DFPR-#043116989 (June 2013)
- CPR certification- Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association-((2006- Present)
- CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) Certified (July 2014)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (April, 2010)
Affiliations
- IASN (Illinois Association of School Nurses) conference- (2013, 2014)
- ISAPN (Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses) student membership (2021- present
- AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) student membership (2021- Present
- Ecker Center’s Overdose Awareness Event - 2022 - shared personal story
- Volunteer- 2023, 2024
Volunteer Experiences & Activities
- Registered Nurse- DFPR- # 041452568
- Licensed Practical Nurse-DFPR-#043116989 (June 2013)
- CPR certification- Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association-((2006- Present)
- CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) Certified (July 2014)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (April, 2010)
Volunteer
Various Community Health Fairs (May 2015-Present)
- Provided screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol, calculated BMI, and provided education to clients.
Bolivia Mission Trip, Diocese of Joliet (June 2008)
- Used Spanish skills to communicate and work with children in daycares, orphanages, and hospitals in Sucre, Bolivia.
IASN (Illinois Association of School Nurses) conference- (2013, 2014)
ISAPN (Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses) student membership (2021- present
AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) student membership (2021- Present
Ecker Center’s Overdose Awareness Event - 2022 - shared personal story
Volunteer- 2023, 2024
Timeline
Clinical Manager/Home Health & Utilization Review Nurse
Maxcare Home Health Services, Inc, Specialized Maxcare Services, Inc
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health
08.2019 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
08.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Gateway Foundation
06.2018 - 05.2019
Licejsed Practical Nurse (LPN) -1:1
Community Unit School District 220
08.2013 - 02.2017
Pool Manager
Streamwood Park Place
12.2012 - 03.2014
Masters of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Governor’s University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - undefined
Resurrection University
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Ambria College of Nursing
High School Diploma - General Studies
Schaumburg High School