Lynda Zimmerman
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley
Aliquippa
24
years of professional experience
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in medical admissions coordination and strategic marketing. Leveraging exceptional organizational skills and strong collaboration abilities, I enhanced patient conversion rates through targeted engagement and data-driven insights, ensuring seamless transitions and superior patient experiences.
Work History
Senior Admissions Liaison
24 Years 1 Month- Coordinated patient referral intake, prioritizing clinical information for timely admission decisions.
- Verified insurance coverage and authorization requirements to support accurate placement and intake processing.
- Communicated with physicians, hospitals, families, and case managers to facilitate smooth transition planning.
- Reviewed medical records and screening criteria to confirm admission readiness and appropriate level of care.
- Maintained detailed documentation in patient systems to support compliance and referral tracking.
- Resolved admission barriers by clarifying benefits, eligibility, and transfer requirements with stakeholders.
- Built strong relationships with referral sources to support consistent census flow and responsive service.
- Supported collaborative discharge and admission planning to improve continuity of care and patient experience.
- Increased conversion rates among accepted applicants through personalized follow-up communications that emphasized institutional strengths.
- Compiled and analyzed data to track admissions trends and make recommendations for improvements.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Charge Nurse
6 Years 8 Months- Coordinated daily patient assignments, balancing acuity, staffing, and rehabilitation priorities.
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance on safe care delivery and clinical workflow.
- Monitored patient status, escalating changes promptly to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Reviewed medication administration and documentation for accuracy, compliance, and continuity of care.
- Enforced infection control, fall prevention, and patient safety protocols throughout unit operations.
- Trained new nursing staff on charting standards, unit procedures, and patient care expectations.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Marketing strategy development
Strong collaboration abilities
Exceptional organizational ability
Coordination of medical admissions processes
Knowledgeable in insurance
Strategic marketing planning
Data management expertise
Medical admissions expertise
Cross-functional collaboration
Customer engagement
Detail-oriented mindset
Maintains focus in challenging situations
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley
06.2005 - 02.2012Read More
Senior Admissions Liaison
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley
09.2002 - CurrentRead More
Community College Beaver County
Associate of Science from Nursing
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