1. ELIZABETH J. TURBEE-MARTINEZ
2456 Briar Knoll Road • Lithonia, Georgia 30058
Office 770-355-6208 • Fax 678-261-1774
mingorock@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
RISK ANALYST CONSULTANT, TIS Healthcare Services, Atlanta, Georgia
♦ Assisted client with investigation of complaints and follow up.
♦ Advised on conducting investigations regarding potential events or claims against the
facility.
♦ Assisted in developing Root Causes Analysis programs when system process failures
have been identified.
♦ Assisted in developing a process for monitoring variance reports and assigning leaders to
investigate trends relating to patient safety. This included development of corrective
action plans related to the trend.
♦ Offered instruction on how to compile and analyze risk management information for
presentation to Quality Assurance meetings.
♦ Provided education on topics related to risk management and patient safety.
♦ Actively participated quality assurance meetings at client's request.
♦ Provided reports to the facilities on a per visit basis; Reports included track and trends of
incidents with recommendations to lower risks.
♦ Conduct carrier directed on-site risk assessments assigning risk level and defensibility
ratings.
♦ Observation of resident/patient care and review of facility policy and procedures.
SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR
PREMIERE ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT COMPANY, Atlanta, Georgia
♦ Coordinated corporate Quality Assurance and Risk Management programs, identified
weaknesses and instructed for improvements.
♦ Inspected facility for safe work environment; monitored compliance of Corporate, State
and Federal guidelines, including OSHA.
♦ Interacted with administrative and clinical groups for risk identification, data analysis and
safety training.
♦ Audited charts for compliance of Risk Management policies; recommended procedural
changes as needed.
♦ Implemented PPS, and monitored MDS/RAI compliance.
♦ Provided support to Director of Nursing; served on Human Resources Team.
♦ Conducted in-services, and regional meetings.
SURVEYOR, State of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia
♦ Conducted surveys of nursing homes throughout the State of Georgia, including
responding to complaints about facilities and determining validity of those complaints.
♦ Monitored all facility departments for compliance with State and Federal guidelines; also
monitored for compliance of OBRA and OSHA guidelines as they pertain to the MDS/RAI
and care plans.
♦ Analyzed administrative files and medical records to assess conformity or deviation from
applicable standard of care.
INSTRUCTOR, Draughon’s College, Atlanta, Georgia
♦ Instructed Medical Assistant courses including: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical
Terminology, Phlebotomy, and Office Procedures.
♦ Served as Substitute Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant classes.
2. INSTRUCTOR, Branell Institute, Atlanta, Georgia
♦ Lead Teacher in Nursing Department.
♦ Instructor of Patient Care Assistant classes including: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical
Terminology, CPR and Basic Nursing; also taught PCA Clinical at Northlake Regional
Medical Center.
LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT
♦ Assist attorneys in litigation discovery.
♦ Investigate, gather and review medical records to prepare timelines and interrogatories,
and review of potential litigations concerns.
♦ Works closely with council by providing documents/reports and ensuring deadlines are
met.
ELIZABETH TURBEE -MARTINEZ
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STAFF NURSE, New York, Georgia
♦ Served as Staff Nurse in various hospitals, including Charge Nurse of Post-Partum and Neonatal
Intensive Care units.
QUALIFICATIONS:
♦ Experienced in Risk Management assessments of Long Term Care and Assisted Living facilities.
Clinical Administrative Nursing; More than thirty years of Clinical Nursing
♦ Expertise in Multi-Facility Management.
♦ Diverse Background with experiences in Medical/Legal Nurse Consulting, Medical Education,
Senior Administrative Clinical Management, Infection Control, Quality Assurance and Quality
Control.
♦ Proficient in Utilization Review, Quality Control Standards, State and Federal Guidelines, Medical
Terminology and Medical Record Review/Analysis
♦ Knowledgeable of Federal, State and local legislation pertinent to the medical field including, but
not limited to: Medicare/Medicaid, Human Resource Legislation, OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Act), OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), Nursing Standards of Practice, Advanced
Directives, and Risk Management
♦ Familiar with Quality Assurance Indicators and Clinical Pathways, electronic transmittal of MDS,
personal computer and Internet use
EDUCATION:
BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, Manhattan, New York – A.A.S. in Nursing
HUNTER COLLEGE, Manhattan, New York – pursued B.S.N. in Nursing
ALMEDA UNIVERSITY Idaho- BS in Healthcare Administration
Continuing Education Courses:
♦ Credentialed in the MDS process
♦ NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program
♦ Prospective Payment System, HCFA
♦ MRSA and Isolation; IV Certification; American Health Tech’s Care Plan & MDS Computer
Program; Provision’s Care Plan and MDS; Prevent Co.’s “The No-Lift Facility”
♦ Workman’s Compensation (OSHA)
♦ Resident Care Plan and MDS 3.0 Computer Program
♦ CPR/BLS Instructor
CERTIFICATIONS
♦ CPHRM (Certified Professional Health Risk Manager) Pursuing