Lauren Popivchak
Riegelsville
Summary
Dilignet and driven professional with 14+ years of experience in healthcare with proven skills in chart review, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and healthcare compliance. Proficient in rapidly adapting to diverse job roles and mastering clinical protocols. Demonstrates strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to continuous professional development and fostering collaborative team relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Progression Manager
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough chart review identifying patients categorized by high risk DRG/principal diagnosis,
- Conduct daily chart reviews to evaluate medical necessity, facilitate timely discharge planning, and identify potential for outpatient resource utilization
- Offer guidance regarding clinical management of patient to ensure consistent and prompt discharge planning
- Determining patients suitable for lab and diagnostic testing as outpatient to enable earlier discharge
- Identifying patients needing prompt acute care following discharge to arrange supplemental homecare or TOC visit
- Utilizing outpatient resources to streamline safe discharge home/transition of care
- Assessing need for specialist involvement as inpatient versus engaging in informal discussions regarding care plan with specialist and subsequent outpatient follow-up
- Facilitated expedited lab and diagnostic study results for patients cleared for discharge to promote earlier discharge
- Coordinate outpatient follow-up appointments with PCP and/or specialist for patients presenting acute conditions while remaining stable for discharge
- Identifying delays in physical therapy and effects on placement and discharge planning
- Engage consistently in Care Progression Rounds and Complex Care Rounds
- Coordinating discussions among case management and interdisciplinary teams concerning patients' clinical management and discharge planning
- Collaborating with Physician Advisors and escalating cases for medical necessity review, addressing OR and/or diagnostic delays
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to enhance collaboration and communication
- Trained staff on compliance policies and operational procedures effectively
Physician Assistant
LVPG Ear Nose & Throat
Allentown
01.2017 - 04.2023
- Performing comprehensive head and neck examinations
- Ordering and analyzing diagnostic tests, encompassing laboratory data, imaging studies, audiograms, and biopsies
- Establishing diagnoses and coordinating treatment plans.
- Conducted pre-operative history and physicals while providing post-operative care for patients undergoing head and neck surgery
- Monitoring patients in follow-up on newly diagnosed conditions, addressing exacerbations of chronic conditions, implementing routine head and neck cancer surveillance examinations
- Performing procedures including nasal endoscopies, flexible laryngoscopies, nasal cautery, foreign body removal, cerumen removal, routine tracheostomy care
- Collaborating with audiologists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, plastic surgeons, and medical or radiation oncologists in inpatient and outpatient environments
- Conducting consultations for patients within hospital environment
Physician Assistant
City Dermatology
Bensalem
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Conducting thorough histories and full skin examinations in office setting
- Performing skin biopsies, punch excisions, cryotherapy, chemical peels and microdermabrasion
- Conducting and analyzing diagnostic tests, encompassing laboratory data and skin biopsies
- Forming diagnoses and structuring treatment plans
- Evaluating patients during follow-up for newly diagnosed conditions and exacerbations of chronic skin conditions while monitoring individuals with a history of skin cancer
- Performing routine full skin assessments
- Educating patients and families on skin cancer prevention, chronic skin diseases, importance of routine skin examinations, and use of biologic medications
- Collaborating with Mohs surgeon, plastic surgeon, and oncologist on patients diagnosed with skin cancer
Physician Assistant
Family Dermatology
Laurys Station
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Conducting thorough histories and full skin examinations in office setting
- Performing skin biopsies, punch excisions, cryotherapy, chemical peels and microdermabrasion
- Conducting and analyzing diagnostic tests, encompassing laboratory data and skin biopsies
- Forming diagnoses and structuring treatment plans
- Evaluating patients during follow-up for newly diagnosed conditions and exacerbations of chronic skin conditions while monitoring individuals with a history of skin cancer
- Performing routine full skin assessments
- Educating patients and families on skin cancer prevention, chronic skin diseases, importance of routine skin examinations, and use of biologic medications
- Collaborating with Mohs surgeon, plastic surgeon, and oncologist on patients diagnosed with skin cancer
Physician Assistant
Lehigh Area Medical Associates
Allentown
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Performing comprehensive admission history and physical examinations in the hospital setting
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Forming initial and secondary diagnoses and organizing plan of treatment
- Participating in daily rounds with attending physicians, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on patient cases
- Assessing patients in follow-up on newly diagnosed conditions as well as exacerbations of chronic disease
- Delivering patient and family education on newly diagnosed medical conditions, chronic disease management, dietary and nutrition guidance, follow-up instructions, and preventative healthcare measures
- Conducting medical consultations, executing pre-operative risk assessments, and overseeing post-operative medical management
- Evaluating acute rehabilitation patients at step-down unit after discharge from hospital setting
- Ordering nutritional support for short-term and long-term needs and collaborating with registered dieticians
- Coordinating transfers between intensive/critical care units and medical/surgical floors
- Developing discharge plans in collaboration with case managers and multi-disciplinary team
- Coordinating outpatient testing and patient follow-up appointments with primary care and specialists upon discharge
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia07-2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of The Sciences in Philadelphia
Philadelphia05-2008
Skills
- Chart review
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Healthcare compliance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
Certification
- NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant since Nov 2010
- Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure since Dec 2010
- Pennsylvania State Licensure since Dec 2010
Timeline
Care Progression Manager
Lehigh Valley Health Network
05.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
LVPG Ear Nose & Throat
01.2017 - 04.2023
Physician Assistant
City Dermatology
10.2013 - 12.2016
Physician Assistant
Family Dermatology
10.2012 - 10.2013
Physician Assistant
Lehigh Area Medical Associates
02.2011 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of The Sciences in Philadelphia