Angela Tant
Hixson,TN
Summary
Registered nurse with diverse background in medical-surgical and psychiatric care seeks position in which she can use her skills in admissions to be an asset to a utilization review team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
House Supervisor
Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent
Chattanooga, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Night manager of an 84-bed acute and residential treatment center for psychiatric patients, ages 8 to 17.
- Oversees a staff of 20 nurses and mental health technicians, delegating responsibilities throughout the hospital.
- Serves as a calming presence to de-escalate crises among both patients and staff.
- Collaborates with physicians and nurse managers to ensure staffing is commensurate with patient acuity.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent
Chattanooga, TN
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Used nursing assessment skills to obtain reliable data for medical chart and initial certification for admission to a 26-bed acute care facility for youth ages 8 to 17.
- Collaborated with patient, family, and referring agencies to determine if individuals met admission criteria.
- Assisted family in completing forms, including release of information and billing.
- Used Passport system to obtain correct insurere, idenification numbers, and coverage information.
- Closely collaborated with patient, family, physicians, nursing staff, and administration to develop an iniital admission diagnosis and properly convey information to clinical review staff with payors. Required familiarity with Interqual standards and MIDAS computer system.
- Wrote and designed instruction manual for admission staff that contained necessary data to obtain iniitial certification for admission.
- Wrote and designed instructional handbook for employees in how to complete an initial certification for admission.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson
Hixson, TN
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Cared for 5 to 6 patients nightly on an acute-care floor that comprising adults in need of respiratory, cardiac, and general surgical care.
- Performed assessments, distributed medications, assisted with ADLs and ambulation.
Unit Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Cared for 6 patients nightly on a Level I stroke care unit. Managed airways, NG tubes, catheters, and monitor leads.
- Position required ability to rapidly assess patients for changes in mental acuity through close observation and the use of the NIH Stroke Scale.
- Also cared for up to 16 patients on an acute psychiatric unit for adults. Patient care included those who were suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, or had bipoilar disorder, schizoaffective disorders, and dementia.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Communications
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN01-1999
Skills
- Interqual and MIDAS computer systems
- Meditech and Epic electronic medical records
Timeline
House Supervisor
Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent
10.2023 - Current
Admissions Registered Nurse
Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent
02.2020 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson
01.2019 - 06.2019
Unit Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Communications
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
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