BILLIE KING
Knox
Summary
Experienced Endoscopy and GI travel nurse with 20 years in clinical and administrative healthcare roles. Specializes in procedural workflows, clinical chart auditing, and complex prior authorizations. Leads efforts as Charge Nurse and multi-unit float clinician to ensure documentation accuracy, minimizing billing, and compliance risks. Proficient in Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and ProVation, pursuing remote auditing or healthcare investigator opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN – Endoscopy & Gastroenterology (Continuous Extensions)
University of Iowa Health Care – Downtown Campus (Formerly Mercy Iowa City) / Trusted Health
09.2023 - Current
- Perform pre-procedure clinical chart reviews to evaluate scheduled cases, verifying that the ordered sedation level (Conscious Sedation vs. MAC) and facility location match the patient's clinical risk profile.
- Serve as a flexible resource across pre-op, intra-op, and post-op units, maintain a comprehensive view of charting.
- Lead as Department Charge Nurse, overseeing daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Conduct regular internal audits of high-volume procedural logs and electronic records to ensure policy compliance.
Travel RN – Endoscopy & GI Lab (Contract)
Aurora BayCare Medical Center / FlexCare Medical
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Streamlined pre-, intra-, and post-operative charting workflows under tight hospital timelines, maintaining zero documentation backlogs.
- Conducted audits of Epic medical records, consent forms, and physician orders prior to procedures to ensure chart accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Travel RN – Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy & Advanced Procedures
Sutter Solano Medical Center / Travel Nurse Across America
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored specimen chain-of-custody tracking and audited high-risk sedation records, ensuring 100% compliance with California regulations.
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.
Travel RN – Endoscopy & Advanced Procedures (Contract)
Tulane University Medical Center / Trusted Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted quality assurance on documentation in major academic hospital, ensuring alignment of resident notes with attending orders for improved accuracy.
- Utilized Meditech EMR platform to review and audit historical data and procedural device logs, enhancing data integrity and accessibility.
Travel RN – Endoscopy & Bronchoscopy (Contract)
Delray Medical Center / Travel Nurse Across America
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Audited clinical resource tracking, specialized device usage, and intake files to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Maintained 100% accurate Cerner EMR documentation, supporting patient safety and streamlined workflows for urgent and elective gastroenterology procedures.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
Staff RN – Endoscopy & Gastroenterology
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (Trinity Health)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed full-time GI operations, ensuring accurate sedation logging and chart verifications in compliance with corporate and CMS regulations.
- Administered patient care, including medication management and wound dressing, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and preventative measures.
Staff RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / COVID-19 Dedicated Unit
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (Trinity Health)
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw high-acuity chart updates, telemetry logging, and medication tracking in high-stress unit to ensure patient safety and care continuity.
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and treatment continuity.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management and treatment options.
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Lakeshore Clinic (Saint Joseph Health System)
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Secured insurance prior authorizations and verified medical necessity to ensure compliance during clinical intake.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and patient follow-up to enhance clinic efficiency.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records using EHR systems, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Marshall County Orthopedics
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordinated patient chart initialization, entered historical data, and verified billing/insurance details.
- Assisted healthcare providers in clinical procedures and examinations, ensuring patient comfort.
- Managed scheduling of appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing patient wait times.
Specialty Technician – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (Trinity Health)
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Coordinated department logistics and managed post-operative clinical resources to ensure efficient patient transitions.
- Operated specialized medical equipment to ensure accurate diagnostics and patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ancilla College
Plymouth, IN09-2020
Skills
- Direct patient care
- EMR proficiency
- Utilization review
- Insurance authorizations
- Department Leadership
- Clinical Chart Auditing
Timeline
Travel RN – Endoscopy & GI Lab (Contract)
Aurora BayCare Medical Center / FlexCare Medical
12.2023 - 03.2024
Travel RN – Endoscopy & Gastroenterology (Continuous Extensions)
University of Iowa Health Care – Downtown Campus (Formerly Mercy Iowa City) / Trusted Health
09.2023 - Current
Travel RN – Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy & Advanced Procedures
Sutter Solano Medical Center / Travel Nurse Across America
08.2022 - 06.2023
Travel RN – Endoscopy & Advanced Procedures (Contract)
Tulane University Medical Center / Trusted Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
Travel RN – Endoscopy & Bronchoscopy (Contract)
Delray Medical Center / Travel Nurse Across America
01.2022 - 04.2022
Staff RN – Endoscopy & Gastroenterology
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (Trinity Health)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Staff RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / COVID-19 Dedicated Unit
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (Trinity Health)
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Lakeshore Clinic (Saint Joseph Health System)
01.2014 - 01.2020
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Marshall County Orthopedics
01.2012 - 01.2014
Specialty Technician – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (Trinity Health)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ancilla College
Licensing
Registered Nurse (RN) License | Multi-State Compact License
Certifications | Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | Basic Life Support (BLS)