Dennis Collins, MSN, MBA, BSN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

September 2005-Present

West Penn Allegheny Health System (Forbes) - Clinical Documentation Specialist
Review medical charts for documentation issues. Provide education concerning problem areas to physicians and staff. Utilize special software to perform analysis of patient condition. I completed extensive training program as a Clinical Documentation Specialist which was provided by a major consulting firm with expertise in medical documentation issues.

September 2004 - September 2005

Asera Care, Pittsburgh, Pa. - Patient Care Coordinator - Supervise team of RN Case Managers and nursing assistants. Perform chart audits and quality assurance studies. Perform patient assessments as required. Provide educational programs for staff and facilities. Also responsible for all normal managerial functions.

December 2003 -May 2004

SemperCare Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. - Nurse Liaison - Responsibilities similar to previous position. Travelled between hospitals in the Western PA. area and evaluated cases for admission to Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTAC). Coordinate marketing functions to hospitals and physicians. I also assisted with physician recruitment and credentialing issues. I also resolved insurance coverage issues, prepared reports, and performed other functions as required.

April 2002-December 2003 -

HCR Manor Care, Pittsburgh, PA. - Case Manager -Coordinate care of medically complex cases. Resolve contracts and other issues with insurance providers, complaint resolution, quality assurance, and patient assessment. Travel between hospitals and facilities in the greater Pittsburgh area and perform patient evaluations and case analysis. I also coordinated marketing functions and participated in other activities as required of a member of management. I also successfully completed a case management certification program.

December 2001 - Present

(Self Employed) - Legal Nurse Consultant- Working as a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) in my own consulting practice (EIN-# 80- 0032262). I offer a full range of legal nurse consultant, risk management, educational program, and quality assurance services to law firms, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies. Please see my website at www .greaterpghmedicallegal.com.

1993 - September-2001 -

Director, Emergency Services, Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. - Responsible for all day-to-day operations for the Emergency Department and Paramedic ACLS Response Unit for this community hospital. Department averages 2,000 visits per month. Duties include budget management, quality improvement, program development, staff education, interacting with physicians groups and local EMS Agencies. Strong computer and statistical skills. Proficient Office 2000 user.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Developed applications for the use of handheld personal data assistants (PDAs) within the Emergency Department.
• Developed and implemented a successful computer based discharge instruction system for the Emergency Department. Provided education for staff on use of this system.
• Developed the areas first successful prehospital cellular EKG program.
• Served as site coordinator for National Registry for Myocardial Infraction study and for a major brain injury study. Designed a database for record keeping in connection with cardiac treatment. The program was also purchased by a major pharmaceutical company.
  

Concurrent Position

Marketing and statistical consultant to Centocor, Inc. (Specialized Pharmaceutical Agents), on a regular basis. Provided assistance with utilization statistics and product presentations. I also developed critical care educational programs concerning cardiac treatment and conducted training on the use of thrombolytic agents.

1990 -93

Greater Pittsburgh Rehab Hospital, Monroeville, Pa. - Clinical Coordinator. House Nursing Supervisor. Responsible for all managerial and administrative functions on shift for this ninety bed, acute care rehabilitation facility.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Developed in-house ACLS training improving staff effectiveness and saving on training costs.
• Computerized dietary changes improving patient care and reducing staff paperwork duties.
• Coordinated the purchase of emergency supplies resulting in cost savings.
  

1980- 1991

Jeannette District Hospital, Jeannette, PA - Staff / Charge RN
Served as staff RN in CCU, ICU and Emergency Room. I also earned certification in critical care and emergency room nursing.

1985-86
Concurrent position (part-time)

North American Supply, Irwin, Pa. Sales
Involved in prospecting and selling EMS supplies to various public and private institutions.

Education

(Transcripts available on request)

2006
University Of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Master of Science, Nursing
Concentration in Nursing Education , MSN (ED)

2002
Kaplan College, Boca Raton, FL
Certification in Legal Nurse Consulting

2001
California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA
MBA

1995
Carlow College, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science Nursing

1980
Westmoreland Community College, Greensburg, PA
Associates Degree Nursing

Publications

• Innovative Informatics -"Using Computer Bulletin Board Services for Hospital Emergency Departments," Published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing, October 1996.
• "Prehospital Twelve Lead EKGs", published in Journal of Emergency Nursing, February 1997.

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