Cathy Eliason
Superior
Summary
Experienced RN specializing in Pre-Service Prior Authorization for 9 years. Proven ability to navigate complex insurance issues, prior authorization, referrals. Committed to providing high-quality patient care. Former Essentia Health employee - 34 years of service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Pre-Service Authorizations
Essentia Health
Duluth
01.2016 - 06.2025
- Worked collaboratively with Essentia Health Pre-Service Authorization Team to obtain necessary referral, prior authorization/precertification processes.
- Performed complex care coordination and referral management by working closely with clinical area/providers/patients and ambulatory staff.
- Resolved insurance issues by collaborating with team members to identify solutions.
- Provided insurance issue resolution and feedback to team.
RN - Orthopedics
Essentia Health
Duluth
02.2007 - 12.2015
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management preoperatively and postoperatively.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and protocols.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Northwoods Technical College
Superior, WI05-2006
LPN - LPN
Northwoods Technical College
Superior, WI05-1981
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Maple, WI05-1977
Skills
- Preauthorization management
- Referral coordination
- Healthcare regulations
- Teamwork
- Care management
- Patient instruction
- Time management
- Communication skills
Timeline
RN - Pre-Service Authorizations
Essentia Health
01.2016 - 06.2025
RN - Orthopedics
Essentia Health
02.2007 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse -
Northwoods Technical College
LPN - LPN
Northwoods Technical College
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School