Karmen Sparks
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Tennessee, United States
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Telephonic Clinical CoordinatorUnited Biosource CorporationNov 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 2 months)Patient Education & Support: Provided education on disease management and lifestyle changes using motivational interviewing methods. Care Coordination: Acted as a liaison between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Treatment Monitoring: Tracked medication adherence and monitoring progress toward health goals. Documentation & Compliance: Used Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document encounters and ensure regulatory compliance.- Healthy Heart CoachCecelia HealthApr 2022 - Oct 2022 (7 months)Targeted Chronic Care: Managed cardiovascular disease and risk factors closing gaps in care according to HEDIS standards. Individualized Care: Developed and implemented personalized care plans making appropriate referrals. Behavioral Change: Helped clients understand their motivations using motivational interviewing and make SMART goals to manage their health.
- Worker's Compensation Risk Management RN/Covid-19 Emergency ResponseRising Medical SolutionsSep 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)Assessment & Care Planning: Evaluated the employee's Covid-19 risk status, identified close contact exposure, and developed a plan for isolation/quarantine. Coordination & Liaison: Served as the central point of communication between patient, employer, and insurance adjusters. Utilization Review: Ensured care plan aligned with CDC, OSHA, and state public health standards. Return-to-Work Advocacy: Developed strategies to get the worker back to their job safely and timely. Documentation & Reporting: Tracked recovery progress and managed medical documentation for claims and public health reporting.
- WTeam Builder RN | ICU-PCU-TelemetryWest Tennessee Healthcare-Jackson Madison County General HospitalNov 2011 - Sep 2021 (9 years 11 months)Specialty training: Critical & Progressive Care, Cardiology, Neurology, Medical Surgical, Covid-19 pandemic. Crisis Management & Adaptability: Acted quickly to provide nursing care and solve problems under pressure in rapidly shifting environments. Communication & Collaboration: Expert-level communication with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families, including conflict resolution and advocacy. Participated in discharge planning. Critical Thinking & Data Analysis: Analyzed complex patient data to make evidence-informed, immediate decisions. Organizational Skills: Prioritized tasks in fast-paced environments, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail.
- Home Health Case Management RNNational Healthcare Corporation (NHC)Nov 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 1 month)Assessment and Planning: Conducted thorough, in-home evaluations of patient conditions, environmental safety, and social determinants of health to create and update personalized care plans. Care Coordination: Acted as the central liaison between physicians, nurses, therapists, and insurance providers to ensure seamless service delivery. Patient Advocacy and Education: Supported patient independence, educating them on conditions and medications, and helping families navigate the healthcare system. Clinical Monitoring: Monitored patient progress, tracking, and adjusting the plan of care to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and complications. Documentation and Compliance: Conducted OASIS assessments and ensuring compliance with regulations an
- WTeam Builder RNWest Tennessee Healthcare-Jackson Madison County General HospitalJan 2005 - Apr 2010 (5 years 4 months)
- WProgressive Care RN-Cardiology-TelemetryWest Tennessee Healthcare-Jackson Madison County General HospitalJun 2002 - Jan 2005 (2 years 8 months)
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- BSNHarrisburg University of Science and TechnologyJan 2022 - Dec 2024 (3 years)
- RRN Compact License (TN) exp 2/28/2027Aug 2002 - Feb 2026 (23 years 7 months)138425
- ASNJackson State Community CollegeMay 2000 - Jul 2002 (2 years 3 months)