Christina Mower
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in the hospital environment.
Appeals Manager
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Supervisor care management and care coordination
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
10.2016 - 05.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Medical Review Nurse III/Trainer
Strategic Health Solutions
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Trainer for all new hire employees, projects, Medicare regulations/guidance
- Top performer on post payment medical reviews, performed quality-assurance on claims reviewed, project clean up
- Determined appropriateness of services for patients in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
- Reviewed and documented relevant information into data system applications.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Labor and delivery nurse
Bergan Maternity Center
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor and delivery
Staff Nurse
Bethany Lutheran Home
02.2009 - 12.2011
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE08.2023
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation
- Time management abilities
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
07.2024 - Current
Appeals Manager
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
05.2023 - 07.2024
Supervisor care management and care coordination
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
10.2016 - 05.2023
Medical Review Nurse III/Trainer
Strategic Health Solutions
05.2013 - 10.2016
Labor and delivery nurse
Bergan Maternity Center
10.2011 - 05.2013
Staff Nurse
Bethany Lutheran Home
02.2009 - 12.2011
BSN - Nursing
Bellevue University
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