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[\'Kelli Chovanec, DNP, RN, NE-BC, is the System Director for Care Navigation at ProMedica Health System, where she drives the care management strategy and model across the continuum of care with a focus on integration and population health management. Kelli provides strategic, operational, and thought leadership to support the organizational goals in the value-based health care environment. She is passionate about empowering nurses to work to the top of licensure to support patients in the self-management of oftentimes complex chronic conditions and serves as a systems expert regarding population health programs in various care settings. Kelli has 15 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in the areas of transitional and longitudinal care management, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute nursing. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Toledo in 2005, a Master of Science in Nursing degree in 2008, and a doctorate degree in Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University in 2020. Kelli is a Board Certified Nurse Executive through the American Nursing Association and a member of the Case Management Society of America.\', \'Nicole R. Howard, BSN, RN, is the System Educator for Acute Care Navigation at ProMedica Health System, where she designs and provides a structured and integrated curriculum for acute care management onboarding and continuous education programs. Nicole provides direct education and is considered a systems expert regarding post-acute resources and transitional care management needs across the continuum. Onboarding new employees, and empowering them to work at the top of licensure, is a critical facet of her position and providing these new team members with the resources and knowledge necessary to drive an integrated transitional care practice in the hospital setting. She is the manager of a team of clerical support staff members in the Care Navigation Resource Center, who manage referrals and all post-acute needs. Nicole is a passionate leader/educator and encourages growth through continuous education and goal setting. Nicole has 12 years of progressive nursing experience in the areas of education, transitional care management, hospice case manager, home health care administrator, and acute nursing. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Lourdes University in 2008 and is currently applying for a Master of Science in Nursing program. Nicole plans to pursue a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in the future.\']
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