Cheryl Laidlaw

• Assisted in the coordination of services needed after hospitalization such as home health care, durable medical equipment, transportation.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings when determining appropriate levels of care prior to discharge.
• Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
• Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
• Conducted reviews of inpatient utilization for compliance with admission criteria and concurrent review requirements.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on developing strategies for improving care quality and controlling costs.
• Evaluated clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in order to make decisions about coverage determinations.
• Reviewed denial letters issued by insurance companies to ensure that they were appropriate and timely.
• Monitored pre-authorization requests to ensure that all necessary information was received prior to approval or denial of services.
• Participated in provider meetings to discuss cases involving complex medical conditions or difficult authorization decisions.
• Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
• Reviewed patient admissions to determine medical necessity as directed by admission criteria.
• Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information, supporting prior authorization determinations and individual inquiries.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

• Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.

Operate hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure in the Medical, Cardiovascular, and Neuro Intensive Care units.

Oversee all activities of patient care and ensure an optimal level of care in the clinical setting at The Ohio State University for baccalaureate degree nursing students, linking content to clinical experience. Teaching virtual simulation courses and facilitating post-conference.

Coordinating care with physicians and other clinical staff across the organization to formulate an integrated care plan to prepare treatment and carry out interventions.

Completed daily chart audits and assess clinical records to verify accuracy.

Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.

Trauma Nurse certified. Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.

Maintained patient records adhering to State and Federal regulations.

Provided compassion, support and symptom management to patients who were no longer seeking treatment for their medical condition.

Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute neurological conditions.

New Graduate working in a 30 bed medical intensive care unit. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, administered medications and patients response.