Amber Woodrum
Morgantown,IN
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Indiana University Health, specializing in medication authorization and patient education. Demonstrated success in improving care management processes and minimizing denials through effective communication and collaboration. Proficient in navigating insurance policies to ensure medical necessity and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Revenue Cycle
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
08.2019 - Current
- Obtain authorizations for medications provided in the outpatient infusion setting.
- Assist with process improvement to reduce denials.
- Review insurance guidelines to ensure medical necessity.
- Assist in training new team members.
- Ensure that authorizations are thoroughly and accurately charted in the EMR.
Registered Nurse-Care Manager
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington , IN
12.2011 - 08.2019
- Worked as a Care Manager in the Emergency Department.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new role in the department as a medication assistance nurse.
- Worked directly with pharmacy and providers to identify patients in need of assistance with the cost of their treatments.
- Assisted patients and families with filling out patient assistance applications and submitting all necessary supporting documentation.
- Followed all free drug assistance and grant assistance to ensure that billing was completed accurately.
- Obtained prior authorizations for medications for patients being discharged from the hospital.
Registered Nurse-Maternal/Child Health
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington , IN
02.2005 - 12.2011
- Completed direct patient care for postpartum mothers and newborns.
- Completed discharge teaching for new families and babies.
- Completed lab testing and hearing screens on newborns that were required for discharge.
- Attended deliveries to care for all newborns and to provide all initial care.
- Floated to the pediatric unit when required and performed direct patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Oncology
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington , IN
09.2004 - 02.2005
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided discharge teaching to patients being released from the hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN07-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington , IN05-2007
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington , IN07-2004
Skills
- Patient education
- Medication authorization
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Case management
- Care planning
- Medical record management
- Insurance policy knowledge
Certification
Registered Nurse Indiana-Compact License
Accomplishments
Mildred B. Kohr Excellence in Nursing Award-2015
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Revenue Cycle
Indiana University Health
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse-Care Manager
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
12.2011 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse-Maternal/Child Health
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
02.2005 - 12.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse-Oncology
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
09.2004 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana