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MARILYN TILLIM
35 Clinton Place 917.699.6228
New Rochelle, N.Y.
Profile
Extensive nursing experience has provided comprehensive proficiencies across a broad spectrum of professional functions and operative facilities. Proven leadership and motivational skills for staff growth and team cohesion. Proficient in all party payors with a strong focus on fiscal responsibility and outcome based efficiency. Deep-seated compassion and support for patients and families. Significant experience across the continuum of care-management, including facilitation, implementation, and service coordination.
Notable Accomplishments
- Turned around Woodmere Nursing Home after years of delinquency through the use of quality benchmarks and metrics in facilities operations. State of NY awarded full commendation.
- Established and launched a state demonstrativeinitiative for a long-term Medicare/Medicaid managed program in Brooklyn, NY.
- Co-authored Chapter 10 of the Lippincott’s Home Care Manual (1997)
Experience
Consultants in Care Inc. Riverdale, NY
Geriatric Care Consultant 2/2011 - Present
Client-centric care management within a private pay geriatric care management practice. Medical/psychosocial assessmentsto design personalized care plans, relocation guidance and long-term fiscal management.Conduct clinical intervention to avoid rehospitalization and maximize wellness.
Lifespire Inc. Yonkers, NY
Staff Nurse July, 2009 – Present
Coordinate nursing services to consumers with development disabilities. Maintain quality assurance through interdisciplinary team meetings and records. Supervise AMAP staff.
Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester White Plains, NY
Staff Nurse 5/2009 - 9/2010
Performed patient assessments forend of life care in the community and facilities. Coordinated and managed care plansto alleviate symptomatic conditions for quality of life. Educated patients and families on process and procedures. Provided holistic support during this transitional period
Montefiore Medical Center & Home Health Agency Bronx, NY
Patient Service Manager 10/2007 - 10/2008
Manageda staff of 25 with a census of 300 home-bound patients. Decreased patient re-hospitalization by approximately 10% in a 3-month period through continuous reviews ofpatient assessments, care plans, and discharges. Evaluatedquality of customer service to optimally allocate resources and ensure proper care.
Jewish Rehabilitation Center Swampscott, MA
Weekend & Night Supervisor 2002 - 2007
Supervised staff of over 70 employees in a 160 bed facility. Monitored special units, including: dementia, sub-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care. Coordinated and facilitated workforce across all departments todeliver quality of service and safety management.
Clinical Instructor 2002
Educated and mentored staff for Certified Nurse AssistantProgram, certified by the American Red Cross
The Visiting Nurse Service of New York Brooklyn, NY
Nurse Consultant& Patient Service Manager 1992 – 2001
Choice Program
Participated in the rollout of state-demonstration project focused on managed care for dually-eligiblelong-term Medicare/Medicaid patients. Marketed the initiative to providers and potential clients. Case-managed clients across the continuum of care, including: facilitation, implementation and service coordination. Acted as liaison between various sources and advocate of patients. Monitored excellence in service and discharge planning.
Elder Care Services Program
Launched a program aimed to provide private nursing consultation services across the New York City area. Specialized in geriatric-care management. Hired by clients and families to create tailored care-plans consisting of both clinical and non-traditional forms of treatment.
Patient Service Manager, Adult Care Program
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Education
New School University, Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy
Masters of Science, Health Care Services Management and Policy 5/2000
The City College of New York
Bachelor of Science, Nursing 1976
Licensure and Certification
CEU’s: MDS Basics;CNYGBC: NYU Division of Nursing with Hunter Department of Aging; Board Certified Enterostomal Therapist; RUGS Assessor and Screener
Registered Nurse: New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts
Additional Information
ComputerSkills: Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, Infoshare, Oasis, and Allscripts
- References: Available upon request
Professional Skill-Set
1.Effective at development and management of clinical and facility operations
2.Proven leadership and motivational skills for staff growth and team cohesion
3.Clinical and directorial capability in the growing fields of geriatric and hospice care
4.Deep-seated compassion and support for patients and families
5.Significant experience across the continuum of care-management, including: facilitation, implementation and service coordination
6.Communication and liaison capabilities with public and private-sector organizations. Proficient in all party payers with a strong focus on fiscal responsibility, outcome based efficiency.
7.Consistently meet, and often exceed, performance and quality-of-care targets