Linda Billings
Grove City
Summary
Registered Nurse since 1985 and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner since 2015 with extensive experience in clinical, management, and business environments. Proven ability to manage diverse patient populations and implement holistic care strategies that enhance patient outcomes, including weight loss and chronic disease management. Skilled in telehealth integration, policy development, and educational program design, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and streamlined processes. Strong background in staff management, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Clinician
OPTUM
08.2020 - Current
- Manage panel of 75-100+ members in Skilled Nursing Facilities across diverse age groups.
- Provide effective management for rapidly changing care needs, ensuring timely acute interventions.
- Focus on treating in place while preserving comfort and dignity per personal or family preferences.
- Oversee chronic condition management amid multiple comorbidities including T2DM, HHD, HF, CKD, Hypothyriodism, CVA, COPD and Obesity complicated by dementia or mental illness.
- Utilize CMS-required documentation and monitored STAR/HEDIS quality metrics following OPTUM care model.
- Act as liaison among facilities, members, families, and primary care providers to enhance communication.
- Provide clinical assessments and developed treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Utilize electronic health records to document patient interactions and treatment progress.
- Participate in case reviews to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
- Coordinat referrals with external providers when needed for additional services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Facilitate daily discussions on quality of life, end-of-life needs, and medication management.
- Collaborate with facility administration and staff to deliver holistic, integrative patient care.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medicine Associates of Lawrence County
New Castle
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed patient care in outpatient office, focusing on evaluation and treatment of individuals over 17.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, prescribed, and treated patients with complex chronic illnesses and acute conditions.
- Provided diabetic and nutritional education during wellness visits and health exams.
- Managed patient care in assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities, performing home visits as needed.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Midway Medical Clinic
New Castle
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed patient care in private Family Practice office serving high Medicaid population.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients of all ages, including complex multisystem illnesses.
- Provided diabetic and nutritional education to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Implemented policy and procedures to establish business presence and community engagement.
- Quadrupled patient base from 30 monthly to over 30 weekly in under two years.
- Transformed financially struggling practice into a profitable entity within 1.5 years.
- Developed and managed Vivitrol Program, offering recovery alternatives for patients in transition.
- Served as medical director at two assisted living facilities while precepting NP students.
Registered Nurse
Butler Memorial Hospital
Butler
01.2004 - 03.2017
- Held various roles, including supervisor and management,
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately, focusing on post-operative recovery for cardiovascular patients. Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Managed ongoing clinical care for thoracic surgical patients in a critical care setting.
- Served as unit educator, enhancing staff knowledge and skills.
- Developed and organized a State Approved Nursing Assistant class for all nursing assistants in the hospital.
Adjunct Professor
Butler County Community College
Butler
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Led classroom instruction and clinical development for 1st and 2nd Level RN Program.
- Developed curriculum and assessments in alignment with NLN certification standards.
- Created individualized and group education programs for academically at-risk nursing students.
- Performed adjunct professor duties, including lab management and student evaluations.
- Delivered engaging lectures to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Mentored students to foster academic growth and professional development.
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum design and program improvements.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and peer interaction.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Registered Nurse
Jameson Health System
New Castle
12.2001 - 01.2004
- Executed after-hours administrative oversight for all hospital departments, ensuring smooth operations.
- Resolved patient, family, facility, and staff issues independently and efficiently.
- Supported nursing and medical teams by providing essential resources and guidance.
Owner/Health Educator
Health-Ed Solutions, Inc.
Grove City
02.1999 - 06.2002
- Developed Pennsylvania state-approved Nurse Aide training program for hospitals and long-term care facilities.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
- Led marketing initiatives to boost brand visibility and attract new clients.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Facilitated deficiency correction education for skilled nursing facilities across western Pennsylvania.
- Established S-Corporation, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Achieved state education requirements to maintain Certified Nurses Aide Training licensure.
- Managed two employees, generating monthly revenue of $8,000.
Nursing Instructor
Mercer County Career Center Practical Nursing Program
Mercer
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Delivered classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for LPN and Nurse Aide programs.
- Facilitated engaging lectures and hands-on training sessions for nursing students.
- Mentored students to enhance critical thinking and clinical skills.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Managed instructional materials by reviewing and selecting textbooks and equipment.
- Led development and implementation of first part-time program curriculum.
- Oversaw all didactic and clinical instruction as lead instructor.
Varied Nursing Positions
Varied Employers
Various Cities
07.1985 - 09.1995
- Various management, home care, administration, marketing/sales, critical care, & emergency staff nursing positions. Detailed information available upon request.
Education
Post-Master’s Certificate - FNP
Clarkson College
Omaha, NEMSN Ed. -
Clarkson College
Omaha, NEBSN -
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WVSkills
- Patient assessment and diagnosis
- Chronic disease management
- Medical coding and billing
- Telemedicine practices
- End-of-life care planning
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient education and health literacy
- Care coordination strategies
- Clinical instruction and mentoring
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Evidence-based practice application
- Technology proficiency in healthcare
- Family medicine expertise
- Prescription drug management
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner –Board Certified through ANCC
- Prescriptive Authority
- DEA registration
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers(BLS)
- Pennsylvania State Certified Nurse Aide Instructor
- Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional
- Licensed in the following states
- RN- PA, MD, VA (NY, OH, NH pending)
- NP- PA, VA (MD, NY, OH, FL, NH pending)
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
- Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advanced Practice Clinician
OPTUM
08.2020 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medicine Associates of Lawrence County
04.2017 - 08.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Midway Medical Clinic
07.2015 - 03.2017
Adjunct Professor
Butler County Community College
01.2005 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse
Butler Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Jameson Health System
12.2001 - 01.2004
Owner/Health Educator
Health-Ed Solutions, Inc.
02.1999 - 06.2002
Nursing Instructor
Mercer County Career Center Practical Nursing Program
01.1996 - 01.1999
Varied Nursing Positions
Varied Employers
07.1985 - 09.1995
Post-Master’s Certificate - FNP
Clarkson College
MSN Ed. -
Clarkson College
BSN -
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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