I have over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in multiple roles and environments. I have worked as a STNA, LPN, and currently as a RN.
Skills
Administration of Medications
Antibiotic Therapy
Bladder Irrigation
Blood Glucose Testing Devices
Care of Gastrostomy Tube
Catheter Care
Catheterization
Central Line Dressing change
Critical Thinking
Data Management
Documentation
Dressing Application
Dressing Change
Electronic Health Records
Empathy
Family Education
Geriatric Care
Healthcare Software/Microsoft Office
Injections
IV Therapy
Maintaining Patient Charts
Monitoring Vital Signs
Observation
Pain Management
Patience
Patient Assessment
Patient Education
Patient Evaluation
Patient Monitoring
Patient Care
Physical Assessments
Record Keeping
Suctioning of the Tracheotomy Tube
Tracheotomy Care
Venipuncture
Education and Training
Galen College of NursingCincinnati, OH, Expected in 2017 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Miami Valley Career Technology CenterClayton, OH, Expected in 12/2007 – –Diploma-Licensed Practical Nurse:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Experience
Medstar Health - RN, Clinical Appeals Nurse Potomac, MD, 02/2018 - Current
Responsible for the completion of clinical appeals of multiple states
Review and complete all provider and member clinical appeals within required timeframes
Review all information necessary to prepare External reviews
Communicate with state agencies and internal departments to prepare for External Reviews
Attend assigned External reviews and complete all required compliances
Complete required compliances for External review decisions
Apply CareSource Medical Policies and MCG guidelines when processing clinical appeals
Issue notification letters to providers and members
Issue administrative denials appropriately
Refer denials based on medical necessity to medical director
Maintain hardcopy documentation, Facets/Guiding Care/CCA documentation and appeals database documentation at 90-95% accuracy rates
Conduct monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc appeals reporting
Collaborate with the Quality Improvement and Clinical Operations Team Lead to prepare all requests for Independent External Reviews
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements
Perform any other job-related instructions, as requested
Amita Health - Registered Nurse, PAT Painted Post, NY, 01/2019 - 04/2019
Overseeing intake
Perform an initial physical assessment and interview the patient to obtain their medical history
Obtain any tests the surgeon has ordered, such as an EKG, and draw blood for lab work
Help patients understand the process, answer any questions they might have, and discuss their post-surgical care plan with them
Palmetto Health - Registered Nurse Anderson, SC, 07/2018 - 05/2020
Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and provide nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal health
Assessed needs of patients in basic and complex situations, identified potential or actual needs, and communicates changes in patient status, needs or condition to the supervisor and physician when applicable.
Documents the assessments
Plans the care of patients and their families in response to identified needs, throughout the continuum of care, in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team
Documents the plan and revisions
Implements the plan of care by providing nursing interventions directly and/or appropriately delegating care to others, demonstrating competent and proficient nursing practice.
Responds appropriately and assists others in responding to emergencies in a calm and effective manner
Initiates and coordinates the evaluation of care provided and documents the patient’s response to care provided by nursing and other members of the transdisciplinary team
Facilitates the identification and resolution of patient’s admission, transfer and discharge needs throughout the course of care in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team
Identifies individual learning needs of patients and families and provides education in a manner that meets their special needs
Communicates with the Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor on changing patient needs or acuity for appropriate staffing
Facilitates the admission and transfer of patients including appropriate patient placement
Amita Health - RN Case Manager Royal Oak, MI, 04/2017 - 12/2017
Use of keen assessment skills to recognize pain and symptoms and collaborates with the hospice physician to keep the patient comfortable and symptom-free
Educated families and other caregivers on recognizing symptoms and providing safe and competent care for the patient
Offered emotional and practical support for both the patient and their family/caregivers
Educated patients and families on the signs, symptoms and expectations of the dying process
Supervision of care provided by Home Health Aides (HHA) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's)
IV Push Meds, Blood draws, Central lines, Catheterizations, Dressing changes, and report/document daily experiences with symptom management
Life Care Centers Of America - Registered Nurse (RN) /LPN Las Vegas, NV, 07/2015 - 01/2018
Demonstrated caring and empathy on home visits
Complete full assessments
Obtain orders as necessary for patient
Measure and administer medications as prescribed
Provide wound care, as needed
Provide catheter care
Provider tracheostomy and other stoma care
Ensured bedding is clean
Track and order supplies
Venipuncture as ordered
PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT - Registered Nurse City, STATE, 10/2015 - Current
Provide and contribute to assessment of client health status
Observe, report and record client data
Recognize and report changes in client’s conditions
Assist in identification of health care problems and in formulating client needs
Contribute to setting realistic short-and long-term goals for assigned clients
Friendship Village - LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse City, STATE, 05/2011 - 02/2017
Provide high quality nursing care for patients, with responsibility for: Oxygen Therapy; Tracheotomy Care; Vital Signs; Wound Care; Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning; Application of Dressings and Insertion of Catheters.
Follow up with timely, accurate, charting procedures
Verify prior shift information
Conduct initial assessment of patients admissions
Assist with discharge planning
Report changes in patient’s conditions routinely and when requiring immediate attention
Collect specimens from patients for laboratory testing
Monitor, evaluate and record food and liquid intake/output levels
Orientate new personnel in areas of patient care, medical practices and procedures
Operate equipment and assistive devices to safely transfer patients
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