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Cynthia J. Kinser

Edna,KS

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in progress at Walden University. Seeking to obtain PMHNP-BC certification by December 2024. Versatile background in Mental Health, Geriatrics, Hospice, Occupational Health, Care Advocacy, and Utilization Review. Passionate about continuous learning and adapting to new challenges.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Care Advocate - RN

Optum
Maryland
08.2022 - Current
  • Submit authorization in Incedo
  • using clinical judgment
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

Case Manager-RN

Optum Health
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided Case Management services to victims and responders of the World Trade Center disaster
  • Reviewed Behavioral Health patient files for case preparations on the WIT special projects team

Behavioral Health Care Advocate-RN

Insight Global
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked on the A&T Team, provider line submitting Authorizations in LINX
  • Using clinical judgment and tools such as LOCUS, CASII, ECSII, and ASAM for treatment level determination

Occupational Health Nurse

Premise Health
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provide patient care at an Aviation plant, providing emergency care for both work-related and personal injuries.
  • Filed worker's compensation claims and case management for these injuries.
  • worked closely with Safety, providing insight on the cause of injuries.

RN Case Manager

Avalon Hospice
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • provided palliative care for terminally ill patients and managed care for the patient and family.

MDS Coordinator/ADON

Elm Haven Nursing Home
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted DON with job duties
  • filed MDS reports to the State for payment
  • Ordered supplies
  • Scheduled staff working day
  • Hiring and terminating staff

Registered Nurse

Willow Crest Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2017
  • Charge Nurse and Medication Nurse treating psychiatric-mental health patients from ages 4 to 18.

Education

Master’s degree - Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington
01.2019

Associates of Science - Nursing

Labette Community College
01.2012

Skills

  • Healthcare knowledge
  • Insurance company knowledgeable
  • Training Coordination
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Insurance Verification
  • Patient Education
  • Scheduling Diagnostic Procedures
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Post-Discharge Care Coordination
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Appointment Scheduling

Certification

  • Multi-State License of Nursing Registered Nurse, 13-119249-102
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • CRISIS Management Certification
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Interventions

Timeline

Behavioral Health Care Advocate - RN

Optum
08.2022 - Current

Case Manager-RN

Optum Health
02.2022 - 08.2022

Behavioral Health Care Advocate-RN

Insight Global
08.2021 - 01.2022

Occupational Health Nurse

Premise Health
07.2018 - 08.2021

RN Case Manager

Avalon Hospice
01.2018 - 07.2018

MDS Coordinator/ADON

Elm Haven Nursing Home
04.2017 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse

Willow Crest Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2017

Master’s degree - Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington

Associates of Science - Nursing

Labette Community College

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