Tara Fike Msn, Rn, Ccm
About Tara Fike Msn, Rn, Ccm
Tara Fike is a Senior Product Manager at Carelon, where she focuses on improving healthcare delivery. She has extensive experience in nursing and case management, having worked in various roles across multiple healthcare organizations since 2001.
Work at Carelon
Tara Fike has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Carelon since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative and cost-effective concepts aimed at maximizing healthcare delivery. Her strategic objectives are designed to improve and simplify healthcare processes, aligning with Carelon's mission to enhance patient care.
Previous Experience at Anthem, Inc.
Prior to her current position, Tara Fike worked at Anthem, Inc. in various roles. From 2019 to 2022, she served as a Registered Nurse, Certified Case Manager, and Clinical Program Consultant. Earlier, she was an ER Claims Reviewer from 2017 to 2019 and a Case Management Nurse specializing in ER Utilization from 2016 to 2017. Her diverse experience at Anthem contributed to her expertise in case management and clinical program development.
Background in Nursing
Tara Fike possesses a multi-state compact nursing license, enabling her to practice across multiple states. She has a solid foundation in nursing, having worked in various capacities, including as a Case Management Nurse at WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital, where she specialized in discharge planning from 2012 to 2015. Her background includes roles in community health and rehabilitation nursing.
Education and Expertise
Tara Fike holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Informatics from Western Governors University, where she studied from 2021 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the same institution in 2021. Her educational background includes studies in Pre-Nursing and Pre-Law, providing her with a well-rounded perspective in healthcare and legal aspects.
Career Development
Tara Fike's career spans over two decades, beginning with her role as a Supervisor/Manager at SIMON PEARCE US INC from 2001 to 2003. Her nursing career progressed through various positions, including Community Health Nurse II at Garrett County Health Department and Case Management Nurse at HealthSouth. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare delivery and management.