Brianna Hawthorne
Memphis,TN
Summary
Eager student seeking valuable legal experience, leveraging a background as a nurse specializing in healthcare law. With expertise in healthcare law, I offer a unique perspective and understanding of the complexities within the sector. A strong foundation in nursing and a passion for the legal aspects of healthcare drive my determination to contribute effectively to any legal team or organization. Finding fulfillment in assisting individuals, I strive to make a positive impact on their lives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare
02.2018 - Current
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Legal Nurse (Intern)
Regional One Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported successful settlement negotiations with detailed analysis of patients'' damages, long-term care needs, and future expenses.
- Interpreted medical terminology and healthcare practices for clients and attorneys.
- Reduced litigation costs by providing timely and accurate assessments of potential medical expert witnesses.
- Compiled evidence and medical records to provide legal team with information relevant to case.
- Facilitated effective communication between legal professionals, healthcare providers, and clients to ensure understanding of complex medical concepts.
- Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive patient information for multiple concurrent cases, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Authorization Denial Specialist
Open Arms Care Corporation
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Obtain and review treatment/therapy plan orders for medical necessity and appropriateness according insurance medical policy/FDA/NCCN guidelines and requirements.
- Research insurance company medical policies, medical literature, and compendiums to determine eligibility for services. Utilize multiple healthcare websites
- Responsible for tracking, obtaining, and extending authorizations from various carriers in a timely manner
- Responsible for completing the Insurance Verification process
- Work closely with physicians and clinic staff obtain authorizations to promote positive patient outcomes, timely treatment and positive reimbursement.
- Reviews, assesses and evaluates all authorization denial communications received in order to optimize reimbursement
- Improved claim denial resolution by thoroughly researching and identifying root causes of denials.
Education
Legal Technology Certificate -
National Society for Legal Technology
Certificate in Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Nursing
Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN05.2025
Bachelor’s -
Lemoyne- Owen College
12.2017
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Critical thinking abilities
- Organizational abilities
- File Organization
- Office Administration
- Client Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Legal Research
- Fast Learner
- Scheduling/Planning
Timeline
Legal Nurse (Intern)
Regional One Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Nurse
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare
02.2018 - Current
Authorization Denial Specialist
Open Arms Care Corporation
02.2015 - 02.2017
Legal Technology Certificate -
National Society for Legal Technology
Certificate in Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Nursing
Southwest Community College
Bachelor’s -
Lemoyne- Owen College
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