DONNIE NEMORE
Gainesboro
Summary
Registered Nurse with over more than four years of case management experience, combined with over fifteen years of comprehensive experience in behavioral health, emergency nursing, and hospital leadership. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage clinical operations, and coordinate complex patient care across inpatient and community settings. Experience includes crisis intervention, adult and geriatric behavioral health, prior authorization, utilization review, discharge planning, and care coordination programs that effectively reduce hospitalizations while enhancing patient outcomes. Recognized for exceptional clinical judgment and staff leadership, fostering collaborative relationships with providers, patients, and families while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CARE COORDINATOR (Semi-Remote)
United Healthcare CHOICES Program
01.2022 - Current
- Regularly evaluate member acuity levels and needs through phone or in-person consultations to coordinate services that promote safe home living and minimize hospital admissions
- engaging with members, providers, and outside resuources to facilitate optimal member outcomes
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify member requirements and preferences.
- transitioning members to various care levels based on changing care needs
- Determined need for special assessments involving complex cases, adjusting care plans appropriately
REGISTERED NURSE (Behavioral Health)
Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Emergency Department
12.2022 - Current
- Assess needs of patients during mental health crises, documenting appropriately
- Facilitate patient assessments by psychiatrists utilizing telehealth
- coordinate inpatient placement for mental health or addiction care as needed
- utilize conflict resolution strategies for behavioral health patients of varying ages
CHARGE NURSE (PRN), Geriatric Behavioral Health
Riverview Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2026
- Supervised staff, performed assessments of geriatric patients, and provided direct patient care.
- Review patient referrals and assess criteria for appropriate inpatient placement.
- Tracked progress of elderly patients with psychiatric disorders, facilitating care coordination among disciplines.
- Educated new nurses on proper techniques, care standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Assessed patient referrals, collaborating with providers to establish medical necessity for inpatient admission.
- Consulted with providers, entered appropriate orders to address patient-specific needs.
- Secured insurance prior authorizations and conducted utilization reviews as necessary.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING, Adult Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Unit
Ten Broeck Tennessee
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Oversaw more than 50 staff members, enhancing unit cohesion and functionality while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
- Developed and revised hospital policies and protocols, making revisions as needed.
- Collaborated directly with electronic medical record vendors to streamline workflow and enhance reimbursement.
CHARGE NURSE, Adult Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Unit
Ten Broeck of Tennessee
03.2013 - 05.2019
- Developed and applied skills in assessing and counseling patients with various mental health and substance abuse disorders, to enhance treatment and care.
- Reviewed admission referrals, assisted with prior authorizations and utilization management
- Functioned in outpatient setting, managing appointment scheduling and directing therapeutic groups.
CHARGE NURSE, Geriatric Behavioral Health
Cumberland River Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2017
- Cultivated specialized skill set essential for caring for elderly psychiatric patients.
- Trained and supervised newly hired staff during their orientation periods
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and families, emphasizing empathy and awareness of challenges posed by advancing age and mental illness.
REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Department
Cumberland River Hospital
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Cultivated skills essential for rapid situational assessments.
- Assisted with invasive procedures, ordered labs and other testing, per provider instructions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to advanced levels of care as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
01-2020
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Cum Laude
Tennessee State University
01-2010
Skills
- Problem solving
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Critical Thinking
- Self-directed work
- Policy development experience
- Employee recruitment and growth
- Team building
- Quality improvement monitoring
- Personnel Management
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Conflict resolution skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Tennessee
- ANCC Board Certified in Psychiatric Nursing
- ACLS and BLS Certifications
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE (Behavioral Health)
Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Emergency Department
12.2022 - Current
CARE COORDINATOR (Semi-Remote)
United Healthcare CHOICES Program
01.2022 - Current
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2022
CHARGE NURSE (PRN), Geriatric Behavioral Health
Riverview Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2026
DIRECTOR OF NURSING, Adult Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Unit
Ten Broeck Tennessee
05.2019 - 07.2020
CHARGE NURSE, Adult Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Unit
Ten Broeck of Tennessee
03.2013 - 05.2019
CHARGE NURSE, Geriatric Behavioral Health
Cumberland River Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2017
REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Department
Cumberland River Hospital
09.2010 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Cum Laude
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University