Andrea Warden
Registered Nurse
Manvel,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nursing professional offering over 25 year's experience in providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations, including correctional health and pediatric patients. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgement. Respectful on confidentiality in all dealings with patients and staff. Contributed to the Gilead Project as well as article publications in Public Health Reports.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Navigator
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
- Compiled data and tracked outcomes to formulate recommendations for process improvement.
- Provided an individualized approach that includes care management and intensive outreach for 25 HIV/Hepatitis C inmate patients. Which helped contributed to the cure of Hepatitis C.
- Provided information about health system navigation, patient rights and health information privacy.
- Synchronized care with multidisciplinary team to promote timely follow-up of treatment and supportive care recommendations.
- Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna
Dallas, TX
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
- Provided skilled nursing to 5 special needs pediatric patients including evaluating and the patient conditions in home setting and carrying out physician instructions.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained adequate supplies and all necessary equipment.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Questioned physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation and requested further information for clarification purposes.
- Worked collaboratively with the Coding and Quality Teams to ensure the clinical documentation filled the 'gaps' between clinical and coding language.
- Performed follow-up reviews and updated DRG worksheet to reflect changes in patient status.
- Complied 100% with HIPPA requirements and other confidentiality regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX06.1992
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Empathy and Listening Ability
- Administering Medication
- Patient Consulting
- Patient/Family Advocacy
- Accurate Documentation
- Following Up with Patients
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Case Management
Certification
- Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)| 2022
Timeline
Nurse Navigator
Parkland Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2021
Private Duty Nurse
Aveanna
06.2016 - 06.2018
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Parkland Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
- Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)| 2022
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