Angela Cozadd
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Compassionate RN Case Manager and Staff nurse, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, care planning, and case coordination. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless healthcare service delivery. Experienced chart auditor, specialized skills in medical documentation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Baylor Scott and White Regional Medical Center
Sunnyvale, Texas
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Professional appeal writer for insurance companies
- Utilization review to determine denials for inpatient care
- Chart auditor specializing in medical documentation
RN FMLA/Disability Claims Specialist
Genex Services LLC
Dallas, Texas
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Chart Auditor for all current FMLA and Disability cases
- Documentation education provided to Physicians
- Appeal writing
- Scheduling of Peer to peer's for all Medical Doctors and insurance companies
RN Charge Nurse and Supervisor
City Hospital at White Rock
Dallas, Texas
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- In Charge of over 30 employees on night shift for ICU
- Code Blue team responsible for responding to all code blue and rapid responses within all units of the hospital
- Arctic Sun certification and care
- Worked prn as a House Supervisor for this facility as well
RN Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse
Dallas Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, Texas
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Charge Nurse for night shift
RN Staff Nurse
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
Nacogdoches, Texas
08.2004 - 08.2016
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results based on established norms.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- ICU Department
- ER Department
- Utilization Review
- Cath Lab Department
- Interim ICU Manager
Certified Nursing Assistant
St John Westshore Hospital
Westlake, Ohio
01.2002 - 07.2004
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH08-2004
High School Diploma -
Wheeling Park High School
Wheeling, WV05-2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WVSkills
- Care coordination
- Critical Care
- IV Therapy
- Documentation Educator
- Medical chart auditor
- Excellent communication skills
- ACLS Educator
- Held professional relationships with Insurance companies
- Utilization Reviews
- Delegation
- Managed Care
- Ambulatory care
- Code blue committee
Certification
- Registered Nurse License under Texas Board of Nursing since September 2004
- I’ve held a CCRN certification in 2010
- ACLS in 2022
- BLS 2024
- Trauma Certification 2016
Computer Programs
- Microsoft office, including Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Interqual
- Million
- Epic
- Cerner
- Revenue cycle
Accomplishments
- I received the “Best Nurse of Nacogdoches” award in 2010, and 2011
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Baylor Scott and White Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 01.2025
RN FMLA/Disability Claims Specialist
Genex Services LLC
06.2021 - 04.2022
RN Charge Nurse and Supervisor
City Hospital at White Rock
03.2019 - 01.2021
RN Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse
Dallas Presbyterian Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2019
RN Staff Nurse
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
St John Westshore Hospital
01.2002 - 07.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
High School Diploma -
Wheeling Park High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wheeling Jesuit University