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Work History
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Elisia Earnest

Tupelo

Summary

Knowledgeable case manager experienced in coordinating care for injured workers. Proactive and resourceful with a working knowledge of worker's compensation. I am hardworking, dedicated, and dependable. I am available, able, and willing to travel as needed. I work very well unsupervised and have excellent time management skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Center Manager

Premise Health
04.2021 - Current

Essential Functions:

  • Overall mgmt of a medium-size, 24-hour health center with 10+ regularly scheduled employees.
  • Provide patient care as needed to cover staffing gaps.
  • Monitor all daily operational processes for medical leaders and providers.
  • Performance appraisals for all staff members.
  • Manage staff typically composed of RNs, administrative and technical staff. Responsible for following appropriate processes for staff management including talent acquisition, staff development and performance management. Provide input to Director, Client Operations for the final staffing decisions.
  • Responsible for interviewing, training and ensuring the successful orientation and onboarding of new colleagues
  • Manage daily operations, workflow, work schedules, timecard monitoring etc. to ensure efficient and effective Health Center performance
  • Coach and provide feedback to staff on a regular basis
  • Manage internal budget, review expenses, purchase supplies, inventory equipment, medication etc.

  • Work collaboratively with the Medical Leader at the site to manage internal site issues
  • Communicate regularly with staff, conducts meetings and keep staff informed.


  • May interact with client representatives as required


Worker's Compensation Case Manager

Premise Health
10.2012 - 04.2021

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


  • Coordinated assessment, treatment planning, and return to work processes with the employee, providers, and employer
  • Assessed and evaluated cases and prepares and implements treatment and case management plans using benchmarking to guide practices and timelines
  • Coordinates and provides care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered
  • Counseled clients and assisted them in identifying and resolving problems and effective use of resources
  • Maintained a collaborative working relationship with other community providers to develop specialized services as required
  • Acted as liaison between client employees, providers, and agency or institution


Provided consultation to staff on specific cases

  • Prepared and maintained written case records, reports, and forms. Performed case follow-up and closing, and performed other administrative tasks as required
  • Performed duties telephonically as well as conducting on-site visits.
  • I was able to perform all of my job duties from home and worked exclusively from home for almost a year.

Registered Nurse

Premise Health
04.2012 - 10.2012

Essential Functions:

  • Used nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow.
  • Conduct nursing assessment by taking a patient history and physical assessment and by obtaining vital signs and other medical tests. Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
  • Collaborates with Physician or other Licensed Independent Practitioner to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed.


  • Perform occupational and health screening tests as defined in site contract (EKG, audiometry, spirometry, vision).
  • Conduct appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures.
  • Documens accurately all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications administered, discharge instructions provided, and follow up care arranged.


  • Identify emergency situations and provide care within legal scope of practice.
  • Administer medications and medical treatments competently as directed by a Physician or Licensed Independent Practitioner.
  • Maintain medical records using EMR
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment. Follows infection control procedures.
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidential patient information.
  • Worked independently overnight

Licensed Practical Nurse

Express Care South
03.2000 - 04.2012
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS
05.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS
05.2011

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS
08.1994

Skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Time management

- Ability to work with very little supervision

- Highly motivated self starter

- Computer literate

- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

- Leadership and management

- Problem solving

- Dedicated and dependable

Timeline

Health Center Manager

Premise Health
04.2021 - Current

Worker's Compensation Case Manager

Premise Health
10.2012 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse

Premise Health
04.2012 - 10.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse

Express Care South
03.2000 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University For Women

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University For Women

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Itawamba Community College
Elisia Earnest