Extensive experience & expert advice
The Trusted Nurse Offers Healthcare Consulting and
Program Development
why choose the trusted nurse?
Carmen Meyer, RN, BSN, CCM
Nurses continue to rank #1 in Gallup's annual "Most Honest and Ethical Professions" poll for more than two decades. - American Nurses Association
I am a Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Case Manager with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have over 30 years of clinical, supervisory, regulatory, and managed care experience and membership with the Case Management Society of America.
My expertise includes the following:
- 25 years of experience in behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services.
- Managed care/health insurance industry experience.
- Mental Health Parity and health insurance regulatory compliance.
- Development of integrative healthcare programs (medical and behavioral health combined) including case management, disease management, and utilization management.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) audits and accreditation.
- Detailed documentation, medical record review, and creation of clinical summaries.
- Process improvement and quality improvement.
- Leadership roles resulting in innovative and engaged teams.
Approach
My superpowers are tenacious advocacy, building relationships, and finding creative solutions.
Whether providing subject matter expertise or input for program development, The Trusted Nurse uses a multi-pronged approach for successful results.
- Take a thorough assessment to ensure who all the stakeholders will be.
- Encourage input from these stakeholders for improved buy in.
- Know when you are the subject matter expert as well as when additional expertise is required.
- Provide honest and diplomatic feedback.
- Do not get attached to only one pathway to resolution.
- Do not give up if the first “solution” is not “the solution”.
- Support innovation and creative problem solving.
The Trusted Nurse values the opportunity to take on challenges, advocate for clients, and be your trusted source for excellence in consulting.