Dedicated, skilled RN with a broad range of healthcare experience. Academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Triage
Magee Women's Hospital
01.1988
Staff Nurse, Orthopedics/Medical/Surgical Unit
Forbes Regional Hospital
01.1987
Clinical Reviewer
Novitas-Solutions
07.2018 - Current
Clinical Reviewer concentrating on Medicare claims
Experienced in government audits and probes
Self-directed
Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record navigation
Telephonic education and support
Telework skilled
Excellent organizational and time management skills
High metrics performer
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Health Coach
UPMC Health Plan
11.2008 - 02.2018
General, orthopedic, maternity and pediatric case management
Member Management and customer service satisfaction related to coverage and billing issues
Instrumental in the planning, implementation and success of the first Maternity Case Management program for the Commercial line of business
Commercial and Medical Assistance product case manager/health coach specializing in the maternal population-low and high risk from first trimester to postpartum
Coordination of care for the maternity population with a focus on high risk members
Telephonic, computer, chat and telecommuter skills
In-depth teaching, coordination of care and patient support via telephone, resources and mailings
Assisted with the implementation of Healthwise Educational platform for the Health Plan charting system
Team environment
Insurance navigation/support (Commercial, Medical Assistance) experience
Ensuring quality member care per providers/health care institutions
Breastfeeding support, education and troubleshooting
Focus on quality of care for each member served
Staff Nurse Labor, Delivery, Antenatal, Triage, OR and Post-Partum
Western Pennsylvania-Allegheny Health System
06.2008 - 11.2008
Staff RN in a Tertiary care setting providing care for the maternal population, low and high risk
Maternal/fetal monitoring, IV therapy, numerous medication infusions
Phlebotomy skills
Assisted with Epidural administration, pain control
Provided education for the maternal population on a daily basis
Multi task oriented
Computer based charting systems
Private Duty Nursing care of a brain injured adolescent
Interim Health Care
01.2006 - 01.2008
Complete bedside care, stander, Hoyer lift, wheelchair use
G-tube care
Coordination of care with physicians, Children's Institute
Holistic care of the family unit
School Nursing-Substitute/Assistant/Certified School Nurse
01.2003 - 01.2008
Management of the school aged population
Electronic charting/Immunization recording
Asthma education
Coordination of care for medically fragile population
Assessment and care plan for ADA population
Working with families to ensure compliance and proper coordination of care for students with medical needs
Certified long-term substitute position high school/middle school
Private Duty Nursing care of a medically complex child
01.2003 - 01.2005
G-tube care for medically fragile child-cardiac and hepatic congenital anomalies
In school care for ADA required assistance
Cardiac assessment skills
PICC line care, in home antibiotic administration
Assessment and care planning including the family dynamics
Assistance with feeding intolerance via the Children's Institute
Office Nurse in an obstetrical/gynecological practice
Dr. Francis L DeFabo
01.1995 - 01.2000
Managed the obstetrical patients' records and plan of care
Managed the front office; computers, patient records, triage of patient phone calls, appointments and the scheduling of surgeries
Provided education to patients regarding obstetrical/gynecological care
Staff nurse, Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum/Newborn nursery/Level II Nursery
Latrobe Area Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - nursing
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2006
Diploma - Registered Nurse program
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF NURSING
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.1987
Skills
Cleaning and organization
Cleaning skills
Customer relations skills
Licensure And Certification
Registered Nurse, RN291293L, Pennsylvania, Active
Timeline
Clinical Reviewer
Novitas-Solutions
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Health Coach
UPMC Health Plan
11.2008 - 02.2018
Staff Nurse Labor, Delivery, Antenatal, Triage, OR and Post-Partum
Western Pennsylvania-Allegheny Health System
06.2008 - 11.2008
Private Duty Nursing care of a brain injured adolescent
Interim Health Care
01.2006 - 01.2008
School Nursing-Substitute/Assistant/Certified School Nurse
01.2003 - 01.2008
Private Duty Nursing care of a medically complex child
01.2003 - 01.2005
Office Nurse in an obstetrical/gynecological practice
Dr. Francis L DeFabo
01.1995 - 01.2000
Staff Nurse, Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Triage
Magee Women's Hospital
01.1988
Staff nurse, Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum/Newborn nursery/Level II Nursery