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Missouri

Springfield – Joplin – Southwest
Ammie Copeland Medical Case Manager
Karen Graham Medical Case Manager

Northeastern
Lisa Ramirez Bi-Lingual Medical Case Manager

St. Louis
Sheila Brooks Medical Case Manager
Sherrie Young Medical Case Manager

Southeastern
Sheila Brooks Medical Case Manager
Julia Harper Medical Case Manager

Columbia – Central
Juanelle Byler Medical Case Manager
Laura Orr Medical Case Manager
Flo Praiswater Medical Case Manager

Kansas City – Western
Gina Bankowski Case Manager

Janet Gould Supervisor - Great Plains
Cheryl Haskin Medical Case Manager
Diane Kehres Medical Case Manager
Jessica Martin Bi-Lingual Medical Case Manager
Tammy Pepper Medical Case Manager
Jan G. Shannon Medical Case Manager

Great Plains
Regina Bartlett Account Executive - KS/Western MO
Janet Gould Supervisor - Great Plains
Travis Sartain Account Executive - KS/MO
Marijo L. Storment Director of Sales and Operations - Great Plains

Ammie Copeland, RN, BSN ammie.copeland@alarisgroup.com P O Box 514 Brookline Station MO 65619 Office 218-336-4819 Toll Free 877-834-8434 Fax 1-866-882-5280 Mobile 417-310-2689	Ammie has experience in critical care, cardio-thoracic ICU, neuron-trauma ICU and other clinical settings. In her past seven years as a registered nurse, Ammie has developed strong decision-making skills by engaging in challenging assignments including extensive patient care. She has served as a manager for newly hired nursing staff, has participated in Critical Assessment Teams and Quality Improvement Councils, and has implemented training programs. Ammie joins ALARIS as a medical case manager in Missouri.
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Karen Graham, RN karen.graham@alarisgroup.com P O Box 331 Webb City MO 64870 Office 218-336-4820 Toll Free 866-673-5031 Fax 1-866-421-2487 Mobile 417-392-0157 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Karen is an experienced case manager licensed in four states, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. She also has extensive experience working as a registered clinical nurse for an orthopedic surgical clinic and a patient care coordinator in a regional medical center dating back to 1997. Karen’s ability to manage time effectively, work independently and cooperatively, and maintain good rapport with clients enables her to be an accomplished case manager. We welcome Karen’s motivation and dependability to the case management team.
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Lisa Ramirez, RN, BSN, COHN, CCM Multilingual: Spanish lisa.ramirez@alarisgroup.com P O Box 808 Ottumwa IA 52501 Office 641-684-6108 Toll Free 877-775-2665 Fax 1-877-701-1397 Mobile 641-799-9970 ALARIS Select Team: Multicultural	As a registered nurse and a certified occupational health nurse, Lisa has held positions as a clinical nurse, workers' compensation coordinator, case manager, occupational health nurse, and correctional nurse. Most recently, Lisa managed all open workers' compensation claims for a large employer. Lisa's extensive experience in health, safety, first aid and her ability to speak Spanish combined with her effective leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills enable her to be a proactive case manager effectively meeting the needs of both the customer and the client.
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Sheila Brooks, RN, CDMS sheila.brooks@alarisgroup.com P O Box 25791 St. Louis MO 63136-9998 Office 314-869-7324 Toll Free 888-869-7324 Fax 1-866-908-3533 Mobile 314-591-2970	With over twenty years of experience in workers’ compensation case management, Sheila has developed a working knowledge and relationship with the medical community and area employers. She readily identifies the barriers and issues surrounding the most challenging and complex occupational injuries and clearly understands the importance of eliminating return to work obstacles. Sheila’s clinical experience in intensive care, med-surgery, orthopedics and as an employee health nurse have been formative origins for her assertive, thorough, focused and results-driven case management approach. She concentrates on accountability; contribution of the most appropriate medical expertise; strong communication; and resource management resulting in successful case resolution. Sheila is available to service eastern Missouri, as well as southern Illinois.
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Sherrie Young, RN, CCM sherrie.young@alarisgroup.com P O Box 12320 St. Louis MO 63157 Office 314-776-3430 Fax 1-866-401-0019 Mobile 314-750-4451	Sherrie has been a nurse case manager since 1994 and is adept at dealing with difficult medical files. She is a quick learner with a strong ability to utilize diagnostic and clinical evaluation skills to develop recovery rehab plans. In addition, Sherrie is an excellent problem solver who has expertise in reducing costs and increasing productivity. Previous to her case management experience, Sherrie worked as a clinical, office and home care nurse in maternal and child care.
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Sheila Brooks, RN, CDMS sheila.brooks@alarisgroup.com P O Box 25791 St. Louis MO 63136-9998 Office 314-869-7324 Toll Free 888-869-7324 Fax 1-866-908-3533 Mobile 314-591-2970	With over twenty years of experience in workers’ compensation case management, Sheila has developed a working knowledge and relationship with the medical community and area employers. She readily identifies the barriers and issues surrounding the most challenging and complex occupational injuries and clearly understands the importance of eliminating return to work obstacles. Sheila’s clinical experience in intensive care, med-surgery, orthopedics and as an employee health nurse have been formative origins for her assertive, thorough, focused and results-driven case management approach. She concentrates on accountability; contribution of the most appropriate medical expertise; strong communication; and resource management resulting in successful case resolution. Sheila is available to service eastern Missouri, as well as southern Illinois.
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Julia Harper, RN julia.harper@alarisgroup.com P O Box 422 Murphysboro IL 62966 Office 618-687-2978 Toll Free 877-687-2978 Fax 1-866-260-1324 Mobile 618-201-1048	Julia has worked closely with employers and health care professionals in Southern Illinois and Southeastern Missouri while providing workers’ compensation case management services. Her extensive nursing background in med/surg; post-intensive care and discharge planning provided a foundation for her success in serving those physically and cognitively disabled due to acquired brain injury. Julia’s strengths are evident in her planning and problem-solving. She is experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural , socioeconomic and educational backgrounds – assessing their needs and providing quality case management. Her familiarity with this challenging geographical area delivers solutions for expeditious and efficacious healthcare delivery to injured workers and offers immediate service strategies for the claims professional.
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Juanelle Byler, RN juanelle.byler@alarisgroup.com P O Box 1293 Columbia MO 65205 Office 573-446-8949 Fax 1-866-872-2999 Mobile 573-355-1936
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Laura Orr, RN laura.orr@alarisgroup.com 5414 Dalcross Drive Columbia MO 65203 Office 218-336-4823 Toll Free 877-637-5660 Fax 1-866-451-0790 Mobile 573-823-6858 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Laura has worked as a case manager since 1995 and has held positions including Branch Manager and Rehab Supervisor for a national case management company. Laura also held leadership positions including Assistant Manager of Surgery Services in a hospital and Instructor in a Surgical Technology Program in a public health education program. Laura’s extensive experience enables her to provide efficient case management services focusing on reducing costs and promoting safe return to work for the injured worker in Missouri.
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Flo Praiswater, RN, BSN flo.praiswater@alarisgroup.com P O Box 85 Rocheport MO 65279 Office 218-336-4824 Toll Free 877-834-8420 Fax 1-866-741-2313 Mobile 573-718-6194	Flo is a motivated nursing professional who offers exceptional communication, organizational and care skills. She has been in the nursing field since 1981 and has experience as a nurse clinician for various hospitals, a study coordinator for an orthopedic physician practice, a nursing supervisor, and a manager and education trainer for orthopedic, neuro, urology, plastics and general surgery floors. Previous to joining ALARIS®, Flo worked as a registered nurse and supervisor for a rehabilitation center.
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Gina Bankowski, M.Ed., BSW, CCM, CRC, CDMS gina.bankowski@alarisgroup.com P O Box 860485 Shawnee Mission KS 66286 Office 913-422-1044 Toll Free 877-637-5650 Fax 1-866-741-1952 Mobile 816-520-5753 ALARIS Select Team: Ergonomic Consulting	Gina has over 27 years of case management experience, including familiarity with spinal cord and head injuries. In addition, Gina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Both her education and experience enable her to develop appropriate treatment plans to achieve optimal quality care, while reducing cost factors. Gina will effectively coordinate return to work with all parties because she has both excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
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Janet Gould, RN, BSN, CCM Supervisor - Great Plains janet.gould@alarisgroup.com P O Box 377 Lansing KS 66043 Office 218-336-4812 Toll Free 866-682-2855 Fax 1-866-300-3314 Mobile 913-680-9603	Janet joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® as a supervisor and certified nurse case manager in Kansas. Previously, Janet held a supervisory position managing over 20 case managers in five states for a national insurance company. Janet has been a nurse case manager since 1996 and has experience in utilization review, medical record review and legal review. Janet’s knowledge and experience as a supervisor, case manager and a registered nurse enable her to provide positive outcomes through efficient and timely return to work.
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Cheryl Haskin, RN, BSN, CCM, CNLCP, MSCC cheryl.haskin@alarisgroup.com 12542 Barkley Street Overland Park KS 66209 Office 218-336-4821 Toll Free 866-903-0102 Fax 1-866-724-2706 Mobile 913-961-7991 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Cheryl is a certified case manager, a registered nurse, and a certified nurse life care planner with both case management and clinical experience dating back to 1977. Most recently, Cheryl has worked as a medical case manager for a national case management company since 2001. Cheryl's extensive experience within case management and nursing allow her to be a proactive case manager effectively meeting the needs of both the customer and the client.
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Diane Kehres, RN, BSN, CCM diane.kehres@alarisgroup.com P O Box 4184 Olathe KS 66063 Office 218-336-4813 Toll Free 866-875-9905 Fax 1-866-501-6885 Mobile 913-680-9248 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Diane’s experience as a case manager in workers’ compensation has enabled her to establish strong relationships with customers, employers, vendors and physicians and continually enhance and strengthen her service delivery. Previous to joining ALARIS®, Diane developed diagnosis and disease state management programs for a large national insurance company. In addition, Diane is a member of the national and local branches of CMSA, has coordinated teams to develop and implement mentor programs, and has worked as a director for home health services where she supervised professional staff.
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Jessica Martin, RN Multilingual: Spanish jessica.martin@alarisgroup.com 9723 Rosehill Road, Suite 201 Lenexa KS 66215 Office 218-336-4822 Toll Free 877-454-0672 Fax 1-866-699-1060 Mobile 816-517-4877 ALARIS Select Team: Multicultural, Catastrophic	Jessica’s clinical nursing experience dates back to 1999 during which she worked at a large city hospital, a family medicine center, and as an occupational health nurse. Before joining ALARIS® as a case manager, Jessica managed patients in the hospital and used her Spanish-speaking skills to help patients that didn’t speak English. Jessica’s medical knowledge and ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking clients enable her to be an effective case manager who values quality, efficiency and a team approach to problem-solving complex issues.
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Tammy Pepper, RN, CCM tammy.pepper@alarisgroup.com 8703 N. Kansas Place Ste. 303 Kansas City MO 64156 Office 913-534-4190 Fax 1-866-887-8056 Mobile 913-534-4190	Tammy’s extensive case management and clinical nursing experience dates back to 1995. Before joining ALARIS as a medical case manager, Tammy worked as an Occupational Health Nurse and Case Manager for a national corporation. In addition, she has gained invaluable medical knowledge as a registered nurse, a occupational health nurse, and a phlebotomist. Tammy’s wealth of experience in both medical case management and clinical nursing enable her to be an effective case manager who values quality, efficiency and a team approach to problem-solving complex issues.
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Jan G. Shannon, RN, BSN, CCM jan.shannon@alarisgroup.com P O Box 12504 Overland Park KS 66282 Office 218-336-4817 Toll Free 866-541-2627 Fax 1-866-477-3613 Mobile 913-787-1937 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Jan's strong background as a case manager, a nurse consultant, and a medical assistant in an orthopedic clinic enables her to provide ALARIS'® clients and customers with the necessary medical knowledge and communication skills to resolve cases expeditiously. Previous to joining ALARIS® in 2006, Jan worked as a nationwide telephonic case manager who established excellent working relationships with all parties involved.
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Regina Bartlett, RN, BSN Account Executive - KS/Western MO regina.bartlett@alarisgroup.com 11616 West 118th Street Overland Park KS 66210 Office 218-336-4810 Fax 1-866-438-5756 Mobile 913-530-4212 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic, Ergonomic Consulting	Regina is an enthusiastic professional who has nursing experience in case management, office nursing, ambulatory care facilities and operating rooms dating back to 1972. Most recently, Regina has worked as a medical case manager for a national case management company since 1995. As an accomplished case manager, Regina averaged 30 clients in both Kansas and Missouri. Regina's extensive experience within case management and nursing allows her to be a proactive case manager meeting needs of both the customer and the client.
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Janet Gould, RN, BSN, CCM Supervisor - Great Plains janet.gould@alarisgroup.com P O Box 377 Lansing KS 66043 Office 218-336-4812 Toll Free 866-682-2855 Fax 1-866-300-3314 Mobile 913-680-9603	Janet joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® as a supervisor and certified nurse case manager in Kansas. Previously, Janet held a supervisory position managing over 20 case managers in five states for a national insurance company. Janet has been a nurse case manager since 1996 and has experience in utilization review, medical record review and legal review. Janet’s knowledge and experience as a supervisor, case manager and a registered nurse enable her to provide positive outcomes through efficient and timely return to work.
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Travis Sartain, BS Account Executive - KS/MO travis.sartain@alarisgroup.com 2104 SE 7th Street Lee's Summit MO 64063 Office 218-336-4825 Toll Free 888-378-6313 Fax 1-866-390-5274 Mobile 913-205-9166	Travis joins The ALARIS Group as an Account Executive in the Kansas City area. In his previous experiences as a regional sales director and national account manager, Travis demonstrated his ability to offer exceptional customer service and exceed sales requirements through rich relationships with customers. In addition, Travis is an energetic individual with valuable communication skills and an outgoing disposition.
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Marijo L. Storment, RN, BSN, CCM Director of Sales and Operations - Great Plains marijo.storment@alarisgroup.com P O Box 207 Garretson SD 57030 Office 605-594-8160 Toll Free 877-487-6194 Fax 1-866-743-4960 Mobile 605-359-7500	Marijo spent six years working in personal lines insurance before beginning a nursing career specializing in medical and surgical nursing with an emphasis on trauma. Since 1995, she has been involved in every aspect of the case management industry including field case management and the delivery of managed care products. Marijo is the Director of Sales and Operations for The ALARIS Group, Inc.® in South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.
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