Jean Caudullo

Achieved successful investigations into allegations of abuse, neglect, and property misappropriation for nursing home residents. Facilitated timely referrals to local authorities and state agencies, enhancing response effectiveness. Conducted comprehensive interviews with licensed professionals, visitors, employees, and residents, leading to informed decision-making. Coordinated on-site surveys as team leader, ensuring thorough evaluations of long-term care facilities. Streamlined off-site preparations and on-site inspections, resulting in improved assessments of nursing home quality and services. Executed surveys of new and existing facilities, ensuring compliance with licensure, civil rights, and Medicare/Medicaid standards. Monitored facilities for regulatory compliance, achieving sustained adherence to state and federal guidelines. Prepared documentation for litigation and provided expert testimony at hearings. Delivered technical assistance to auditors, fraud and abuse units, attorneys, consumer action groups, and legislators, enhancing collaborative efforts. Managed essential job functions and emergency assignments, contributing to public health activities during critical situations. Leveraged knowledge of health information laws, including HIPAA, CMS, and Act 13, to ensure compliance. Conducted thorough medical chart reviews for quality assurance, maintaining high standards. Held a current RN license and demonstrated proficiency in computer applications.

- professional nursing work in care, treatment, custody, and control of court committed forensic mental health patients at a forensic unit at a Commonwealth facility.

- performs as a charge nurse or staff nurse providing specialized nursing care and services in a secure treatment patient care or living area.

- directs and coordinates the delivery of nursing care and treatment for forensic patients in patient care ward(s) or living area(s) usually on the evening or night shift.

- make assessments and decisions in regard to staff utilization and supplies and equipment needs.

- directs the work efforts of paraprofessional nursing staff and clinically directs Forensic Security Employees assigned to their patient care wards or living areas; and ensures that the coordination of services, coverage of services and maintenance of records is accomplished.

- provides professional nursing services in a secure treatment patient care area.