JANICE CHEATHAM
Humble,TX
Summary
Registered nurse and health science educator with a background in clinic operations, care coordination, and patient documentation. Supports student and patient needs through health screenings, medication administration, EHR charting, and compliance-focused recordkeeping. Brings steady communication, classroom support, and interdisciplinary collaboration to daily care and instruction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Science Teacher/Clinic Nurse Manager
Spring ISD
Houston, Texas
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered Spring ISD Health Science lessons aligned with TEKS standards.
- Planned campus Health Science instruction using district curriculum guides.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, labs, and performance tasks.
- Provided individual feedback on student assignments to foster understanding of material.
- Integrated multimedia components into lessons, such as videos, podcasts, animations, to enhance engagement among learners.
- Monitored student health concerns and communicated with parents and school teams.
- Organized health screenings to assess student medical needs, track immunizations, and maintain wellness records.
- Implemented clinic procedures aligned with district health policies and state requirements.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment to ensure clinic readiness for student care.
- Supported compliance reviews and documentation for Spring ISD health services.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding patient care plans, treatment outcomes and follow-up activities.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
GUEST TEACHER
HUMBLE ISD
02.2022 - Current
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques to engage students and encourage active learning
- Provided students with positive reinforcement to increase motivation and confidence
- Incorporated technology to enhance instruction and expand student access to resources
- Designed and applied strategies that targeted improvement in student performance
- Created a variety of activities to supplement classroom instruction
- Modeled positive behavior and provided guidance to students
- Supervised students in the classroom and on field trips
- Contributed to a positive learning environment by facilitating student behavior and engagement
Outpatient Utilization Review Management
Health Care Support-Utilization Management Community Health Choice
10.2024 - 02.2025
SCHOOL NURSE
SPRING ISD
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided nursing services to over 500 students in a K-12 school setting
- Assessed student health needs and provided education to students on health and wellness
- Monitored and addressed student health issues to ensure proper care and support.
- Established relationships with students, families, and staff to foster a supportive health environment
- Monitored and evaluated student health care plans
- Administered medications prescribed by the physician
- Conducted health screenings for vision, hearing, and scoliosis
- Implemented infection control protocols
- Developed health policies and procedures to enhance student safety and wellness
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans
- Developed and implemented safety protocols
- Managed health records and kept accurate documentation
- Responded quickly to student medical emergencies
NURSE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT I
ANTHEM KENTUCKY MEDICAID
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted member assessments for Anthem Kentucky Medicaid care coordination needs
- Reviewed clinical records for Kentucky Medicaid service eligibility and authorizations
- Documented nursing interventions in Anthem Kentucky Medicaid case management systems
- Conducted outpatient utilization reviews to optimize patient care and resource allocation.
CARE MANAGER I
CENTENE, SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted member assessments for Centene Superior Health Services care management programs.
- Developed person-centered care plans with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources and network providers.
- Oversaw Foster Kids Program, conducting initial and ongoing assessments and delivering medical services to parents and children.
WELLBEING HEALTH ADVISOR
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Goal of increased health and overall wellbeing by developing a one-to-one relationship with the member.
- Coordinated referrals from healthcare providers to enhance member wellbeing, addressing diagnosis, treatment gaps, and care follow-up.
- Navigated members through care transitions, addressing complex needs related to acute and chronic conditions.
- Facilitated member engagement with resources and web-based tools to improve understanding of their health conditions.
UTILIZATION REVIEW MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Review medical records and prepare clinical appeals on medical necessity, level of care, length of stay, and authorization denials for hospitalized patients.
- Ensure that health care services are administered with quality, cost efficiency,and within compliance.
- Modified patient treatment plans based on responses and case history; audited and analyzed patient records to ensure quality care and appropriateness of services.
- Examined data collected during investigations to identify key findings. gathered by investigation, andreport findings and recommendations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
4400 S Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 7705-1983
Skills
- Clinical nursing
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Health screenings
- Infection control
- EHR charting
- Clinical records
- Care management
- Healthcare management
- Health informatics
- Regulatory compliance
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Clinic management
- Healthcare
Certification
SUPPORT
Timeline
Health Science Teacher/Clinic Nurse Manager
Spring ISD
07.2025 - Current
Outpatient Utilization Review Management
Health Care Support-Utilization Management Community Health Choice
10.2024 - 02.2025
SCHOOL NURSE
SPRING ISD
07.2023 - 10.2023
GUEST TEACHER
HUMBLE ISD
02.2022 - Current
NURSE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT I
ANTHEM KENTUCKY MEDICAID
05.2021 - 11.2022
CARE MANAGER I
CENTENE, SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES
06.2020 - 05.2021
WELLBEING HEALTH ADVISOR
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS
07.2019 - 07.2020
UTILIZATION REVIEW MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS
07.2017 - 07.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
LAMAR UNIVERSITY