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Ginger Byars

Ginger Byars

Registered Nurse
106 WalnutStreet, McMinnville,TN

Summary

Provide high quality, holistic care to all patients. To find an environment that is challenging, educational and promotes a team-oriented atmosphere.

Dedicated, detail-oriented, and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care and treatment implementation. Offering 27+ year record in the nursing field and looking for challenging, long-term position.

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge.

Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health RN/Primary Care Case Mgr

McMinnville VA Outpatient Clinic
McMinnville, TN
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Obtain past medical histories, medication reconciliation, place consults for various testing, home health, prosthetics , DME, sleep studies, PT/OT/ST, Pain Management referrals, etc.
  • Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
  • Assessed patients to identify individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during evaluation.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with various conditions.

Clinical Reviewer

Evicore
Franklin, TN
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Review medical information for prior authorization (such as CTs,MRIs, X-Rays,
  • Mammograms, Ultrsounds, Sleep Studies, various OB testing,various Cardiac testing) and either approve with nursing clinical guidelines or forward/pend to MD for decision (telephonic position working from home)
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to clients by communicating information and actively listening to concerns.

Employee Health Nurse

Saint Thomas Health
McMinnville, TN
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Perform new hire physicals to include blood pressure check, color blind testing, TB skin test, drawing titers, & respirator fit testing
  • Assist with worker’s comp and return to work
  • Perform post exposure testing (needlestick, blood/body fluid splashes, TB exposures)

MDS Coordinator

Raintree Manor
McMinnville, TN
05.2015 - 02.2016
  • Perform face-to-face assessment on nursing facility residents quarterly/annually to ensure they continue to meet nursing facility placement and for Medicaid reimbursement
  • Interview with staff and perform chart checks for accurate information pertaining to the MDS process

Care Coordinator/Case Manager

United Healthcare
Brentwood, TN
04.2012 - 05.2015
  • Coordinate care for members who need assistance with activities of daily living
  • Assess and submit Pre-Admission Evaluations for potential members
  • Collaborate with manager to problem solve potential barriers member’s may have
  • Facilitated communication between members of health care delivery while involving clients in decision-making processes to minimize service fragmentation.
  • Identified risk management concerns
  • Completed administration work and paperwork for over 80 clients.
  • Counseled patients on ongoing basis to assist with challenges.

Home Health Nurse

Friendship Home Health
McMinnville, TN
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Patient education
  • Admit/Discharge patients to homecare services
  • Complete past medical histories, physical assessments, and medication reconciliation
  • Perform vital signs, wound care, central line care, and IV med administration

Home Health Nurse

NHC Homecare
McMinnville, TN
05.2010 - 06.2011
  • Same as noted for Friendship Home Health

Office Nurse

Warren Family Practice
McMinnville, TN
04.2008 - 01.2009
  • Patient education
  • Obtain vital signs, past medical histories, med reconciliation, review immunizations
  • Assist with exams and office procedures

Staff Nurse PRN

Riverpark Hospital
McMinnville, TN
02.1995 - 09.2008
  • House Supervisor
  • Worked in various departments to include Med-Surg, ED, ICU, & Physical Rehab performing assessments, admissions, discharges, med administration, & assist with exams/treatments

Public Health Nurse

Warren County Health Department
McMinnville, TN
01.2004 - 04.2008
  • Patient education
  • Obtain vital signs, review medical histories, review immunizations and updated as needed
  • Assist with office procedures and administered medication
  • Tested clients for common conditions and referred to other community resources based on specific needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date and comprehensive electronic and paper filing systems.

Occupational Nurse

Bridgestone
Morrison, TN
01.1999 - 08.2000
  • Provide emergency care and first aid to injured workers
  • Perform assessments for determine fitness to return to duty
  • Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations and drug testing.
  • Performed pre-employment screenings, asking appropriate questions and following nursing guidelines.
  • Offered information and materials on health-related topics, including smoking cessation programs, flu prevention and proper hand washing.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Middle Tennessee State University

Associate of Science - General Studies

Motlow State Community College

High School Diploma -

Warren County High School

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Empathy/Compassion
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork/Leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Living Skills Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Addictions and Substance Abuse
  • Crisis Situation Awareness
  • Compassionate Care
  • Effective Listening
  • Clinical Interviewing

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Mental Health RN/Primary Care Case Mgr

McMinnville VA Outpatient Clinic
02.2019 - 04.2022

Clinical Reviewer

Evicore
04.2017 - 01.2019

Employee Health Nurse

Saint Thomas Health
04.2016 - 04.2017

MDS Coordinator

Raintree Manor
05.2015 - 02.2016

Care Coordinator/Case Manager

United Healthcare
04.2012 - 05.2015

Home Health Nurse

Friendship Home Health
06.2011 - 06.2012

Home Health Nurse

NHC Homecare
05.2010 - 06.2011

Office Nurse

Warren Family Practice
04.2008 - 01.2009

Public Health Nurse

Warren County Health Department
01.2004 - 04.2008

Occupational Nurse

Bridgestone
01.1999 - 08.2000

Staff Nurse PRN

Riverpark Hospital
02.1995 - 09.2008

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Middle Tennessee State University

Associate of Science - General Studies

Motlow State Community College

High School Diploma -

Warren County High School
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