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Rita Davis - RN, BS, MBA
Part Time Instructor
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| Courses: | Medical Terminology for Health Professions Women's Health Issues Leadership in Healthcare |
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| Education: | Master of Business Administration - 2009 GPA 3.77 New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration, 2005 GPA 3.18 - Macon State College, Macon, GA Associate of Science – Nursing - 1995 - Macon College CONTINUING EDUCATION Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Atlanta, GA-1999 Physical Assessment Course Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, GA-1995 – 2005 Continuous Healthcare In-Services for Professional Development |
| CV: | RITA B. DAVIS Middle Georgia State University with a recommended treatment plan to optimize care . Worked collaboratively with patient, caregivers, and providers to address avoidable admission/readmission to hospitals, emergency rooms, and high cost services . UniHealth SOLUTIONS, Macon, Ga 2006 - 2009 Administrator . Created solutions to personnel management opportunities . Cultivated an atmosphere of trust and credibility with clients, family, and staff . Collaborated with physicians and medical staff to facilitate client care . Disseminated crucial marketing/advertising information, facilitated updates, and collateral materials to interagency partners Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, GA 1994 – 2006 Nurse • Palliative Care – assisted in the establishment of the unit, and provided compassionate care to patients and families at the end-of-life • Medical-Surgical – supported and managed patient caseload with accountability for implementing care plans Portsbridge Hospice, Macon, GA 2003 - 2004 Hospice Nurse • Performed exemplary nursing care for end-of-life patients • Provided support to families and friends of patients Macon-Bibb County Health Department, Macon, GA 1999 - 2001 Public Health Expanded Role Nurse Women’s Health Wesleyan College, Macon, GA 1988 - 1993 Administrative Assistant Center for the Arts and Midsummer Macon |
| Professional Experience: | Macon State College (Middle Georgia State College as of 1/1/2013) (Middle Georgia State University as of 7/1/2015) 8/2012 -Present Department of Health Sciences and Business/Healthcare Leadership Part-time Professor Instruct college-age/high school-age students in Health Sciences and the Health Services Administration programs with technical knowledge and practical applications for expertise in leadership in the healthcare arena Advocacy Resource Agency 10/2011-2/2013 ARC of Macon Residential Supervisor, RN • Daily management and supervision of the community living site • Supervision of the staff working on the site and individuals living at the site • Encourage the developmentally disabled consumers’ presence and participation in the community, development of relationships, and natural supports • Facilitate any healthcare needs for the consumers, such as: MD appointments, procedures, and hospitalizations, along with healthcare instructions to staff at the home site Randstad Staffing 1/2011-9/2011 UNITED HEALTHCARE Community Plan, Ridgeland, MS Mississippi CAN- Medicaid RN Complex Case Manager • Conduct initial and follow-up assessments within designated timeframes on members identified as having complex case management needs • Assess the member’s current medical and social circumstances to identify any gaps or barriers that would impact compliance with the prescribed treatment plan • Engage members, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure that a well-coordinated treatment plan is established • Prioritize care needs, set goals, and develop a plan of care that also addresses gaps and/or barriers to care and uses evidence-based practice as the foundation • Provide education, information, direction, and support related to the care goals of members UNITED HEALTH GROUP, Norcross, GA 4/2010-12/2010 Georgia Enhanced Care Program –Americhoice RN Case Manager • Performed case management activities across the continuum of care to drive and support quality, promote cost-effective outcomes and minimize fragmentation of health care delivery • Assessed patients' health status and understanding of their disease processes and access to care • Identified gaps or barriers that would prevent the patient from following through |
| Organizations: | COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Choral Society of Middle Georgia – 2009 - 2019 Morning Music Club- Wesleyan College, 2002 – Present Macon Crisis, Elder Abuse Prevention Program, 1992-1993 Macon Civic Chorale, 1988-1992, Board of Directors, 1990 |
| Awards and Honors: | First Governor's Honors Program Recipient- State of Georgia |
| Publications: | N/A |
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