Mike Burns

RN Position with progressive company that values experience and focuses on promoting Positive healthy outcomes for those it serves. Utilizing my experience in Emergency Medicine, Occupational/ Industrial Health, Workers Compensation, Clinic and Department Management, Employee Management and Leadership, Health Insurance Case Management and LTC/Rehab Medicine to promote health and wellbeing of others.

Staff RN Rehab unit - Signature Healthcare of Georgetown

(2023-02)

02/2023-02/2025 PRN; 02/2025-present Full time

• Responsible for nursing care of residents on 15 bed Rehab unit
• Medication administration
• Treatments and wound care
• Patient and family education
• Supervise CNA staff

Sr. Manager of Case Management - WellCare of Kentucky Health plan

(2016-08 - 2025-02)

Employment dates listed as 07/27/1015-02/2025; Sr. Manager of Case Management dates listed as 8/2016-02/2025.

• Supervise a group of 18 specialty Case Managers for High-Risk OB, NICU, Pediatrics and Transitional care
• Provided daily support to Case Management staff. Provided clinical support, policy and regulatory support and resources.
• Assisted staff with complex cases
• Monitored metrics and staff compliance daily.
• Managed schedules, PTO and payroll
• Worked with Medical Director and senior leadership on quality improvement and special projects.
• Prepared monthly and ad hock reports as business required

Field Service Coordinator, Case Manager - WellCare of Kentucky Health plan

(2015-07 - 2016-08)

• Field Service Coordinator, Providing Field and Telephonic case management services to Medicare and Medicaid subscribers
• Specializing in Medicare Case management and benefits

Medical Administrator - Medcor , Inc. / Lockheed Martin - Lexington, Ky

(2013-09 - 2015-07)

Contracted to Lockheed Martin in Lexington Kentucky and serve as the Medical Administrator of their onsite occupational health clinic at their Lexington facility.

• Oversee the daily operations of onsite health services for approx 1400 employees.
• We provide emergency response, first aid, and health and wellness education to employees and contractors.
• Certified in Occupational Hearing Conservations and oversee the proper administration, review and follow up for those employees in hearing conservation per OSHA guidelines
• Perform respiratory clearance exams, pulmonary function testing and review for employees in Respiratory Protection program per OSHA guidelines. I also coordinate and over see the testing and certification process for multiple other Lockheed sites across the country.
• Coordinate, review and track other medical surveillance testing for multiple sites for substance such as lead and Hexavalent Chromium exposure
• Provide case management services for occupational injuries and ongoing Workers’ Compensation cases as per state regulations
• Coordinate workers compensation cases for return to work in timely manner to decrease loss workdays
• Implemented new Exposure control plan for the facility and provided Blood Bourne Pathogen training as required per OSHA guidelines.
• Developed and presented several training modules for peers including Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection and Workers Compensation Case Management programs.

FT Field Nurse Case Manager - M.Salerno & Associates - Maryville, Tennessee

(2013-05 - 2013-12)

05/13/13–09/09/13 FT Field Nurse Case Manager; 09/09/2013-12/2013 part time.

• Worked from home-based office and provided field case management services for workers compensation cases in Kentucky, southern Ohio and West Virginia.
• Performed initial assessments, record review, scheduling of claimant’s appointments and procedures, attending appointments, reviewing case with physicians and provided case management recommendations to claims administrators and employers.
• Provided weekly and monthly case summary and updates
• Worked with claimant, employer and physicians to facilitate employees return to work in a timely and safe manner while ensuring the claimant achieves maximum recovery.
• Achieved overall cost savings through case management, maximum recovery and decreased exposure for employer

Case Manager - Maxim Healthcare Staffing, Temporary position / Kentucky Spirit Health Plan - Kentucky

(2012-12 - 2013-07)

• Telephonic medical case management for Kentucky Medicaid provider
• Worked with Medicaid population on simple and complex health issues to insure appropriate and cost-effective treatment and management
• Provided health education both verbally and written based on client’s needs.
• Served as resource person for clients and families concerning all aspects of health and wellness issues.
• Referred clients for other services and resources as deemed appropriate
• Conducted weekly follow up call with clients, documented their progress, and updated plan of care as need coordinated care plans with care providers and other resources in community.

Health Center Manager - Take Care Health Systems - Toyota Motors Manufacturing Kentucky, Georgetown Kentucky

(2011-04 - 2012-09)

Employment at Take Care Health Systems listed as 10/2005-9/2012. Health Center Manager role at Toyota Motors Manufacturing Kentucky listed as 4/2011-9/2012.

• Employed as Health Unit manager responsible for all aspects of daily operations and management of onsite medical clinics serving approx 7,000 employees at Toyota manufacturing facility in Georgetown Kentucky.
• Managed staff of approx 25 employees, nurses, techs and ancillary personnel that staff clinics 20hrs per day.
• Implemented New EMR system, served as trainer and template administrator.
• Participated in Hoshin and time management activities with Toyota management
• Implemented QA process to identify coding and billing errors and provided training for staff to decrease errors to less than 2%
• Implemented new supply tracking and ordering procedure to provide cost containment
• Provided triage, emergency response and medical care to employees as needed

Health Center Manager - Take Care Health Systems - Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Gadsden Alabama

(2005-10 - 2011-04)

Managed onsite Occupational Health Clinic at Goodyear Tire Manufacturing plant for approx 1400 employees.

• Responsible for all aspects of daily clinic operations and 24/7 staffing, for occupational clinic treating acute and chronic occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Provided direct patient care for emergent and non-emergent injuries and illnesses
• Served as case manager for occupational and non-occupational cases. Working with patients, physicians, therapists and third-party administrators.
• Reviewed work and non-work-related cases for compliance with ODG guidelines and monitored lost time and restricted days as compared to ODG guidelines for at risk days
• Maintained OSHA logs for the site.
• Worked with Safety and HR to implement restricted duty program and reduced lost workdays by over 50%
• Along with partnership with plant safety team, we were able to go from the plant with highest OSHA rating to the one with the lowest rating in a span of 3 years.
• Also managed sites hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs, achieved 100% compliance in 3 years

Independent Assessment Contractor - Life Plans Inc

(2009 - 2019)

Part-time as needed

• I contract as RN assessor performing assessments for long term and continued care insurance.
• Provide assessments covering client’s medical and cognitive states and identifying clinical, emotional, safety and physical needs.
• Provide compressive reports to various insurance carriers addressing client’s needs.

Emergency Dept Nurse - Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

(2004 - 2005)

38 bed ER

• Functioned as Emergency Dept staff nurse Including Triage, assessment and treatment of medical and trauma patients of all ages

Emergency Department Nurse Manager - Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden

(2002 - 2004)

17 bed ER 26,000 visits per year

• As Department manager, I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Emergency dept, caring for approx 26,000 patients per year.
• Managed staff of approx 40 nurses and ancillary personnel: Interviewing, Hiring, Scheduling, Payroll, Performance review, discipline and terminations.
• Responsible for department budget planning and management
• Performed chart review, QA, billing management, performance improvement for staff and department level
• Opened the areas first chest pain center including coordinating with physicians, writing policies, staffing and management
• Also served as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the facility: Worked closely with local, state and federal officials in regard to emergency preparedness and training.
• Trained and served as hospital coordinator for Chemical Weapon Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program including training in Decon and emergency response procedures

Staff ER Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse - Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden Alabama

(1993 - 2002)

• Responsible for triage, assessment and overall care and treatment of medical and trauma patients in ER. Provided care for adult as well as pediatric patients

RN- ICU - Baptist Hospital - Nashville Tennessee

(1991 - 1993)

Surgical Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse

• I worked in Critical Care Unit and was responsible for the post op care of surgical patients. As a nurse in this unit was responsible for homodynamic monitoring, ventilator patients’ various drips etc, did a high volume of post op Coronary Bypass Surgery patient care.

LPN, Med/ Surg Floor Staff Nurse - Baptist Hospital - Nashville Tennessee

(1990 - 1991)

ER Tech/ EMT - Nashville General Hospital - Nashville Tennessee

(1989 - 1990)

While attending nursing school, I worked at General Hospital in Nashville as an Emergency Department Tech

• performing various duties from doing vitals to assisting with procedures, splinting, transporting patients and other various duties.

EMT IV - Med Star Ambulance Service - Madison Tennessee; Nashville Tennessee and surrounding areas

(1988 - 1990)

Worked part time as Emergency Medical Technician with private ambulance service serving Nashville Tennessee and surrounding areas.

ASE Certified Automotive Technician - Regent Dodge - Madison Tennessee

(1983 - 1989)

Employed as automotive technician, responsible for general automotive repair and specialty in automatic and manual transmission repair.

UT Critical Care Program - University of Tennessee (1992)

Associate Degree in Nursing - Columbia State Community College (1990 - 1991)

Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Baptist Hospital School of Nursing (1989 - 1990)

Emergency Medical Technician - Volunteer State Comm. College (1987 - 1988)

Auto/Diesel Technology - Nashville Auto Diesel College (1982 - 1983)