Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Relocation
Awards
References
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Dana Scott, RN, BSN, PMHNP-S

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Highly motivated PMHNP student and Registered Nurse with over 23-year background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utilization Review RN

U of L Health Peace Hospital
Louisville, KY
04.2016 - 05.2023
  • Perform utilization review for Geriatric, Adult, Adolescent, and, Pediatric Inpatient Mental Health and Inpatient Substance Abuse Units; Geriatric, Adult, Adolescent, and Pediatric Partial Hospitalization for Mental Health and Substance Abuse; and Adult Intensive Outpatient Program for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
  • Determine eligibility for patients stepping up or down to new levels of care
  • Perform precertification and concurrent reviews using InterQual criteria
  • Coordinate Peer to Peer reviews
  • Collaborate with SW, Nursing, NPs, and MDs to ensure appropriate documentation is completed
  • Monitor patient charts to ensure they meet Interqual criteria
  • Work with Billing and Insurance verification departments regarding all billing and insurance issues
  • Work as needed assisting in Denials department on Denial appeals and Third Party Appeals.

Psychiatric Case Manager/Utilization Review

St Lucie Medical Center
Port Saint Lucie, FL
08.2010 - 02.2014
  • Determined eligibility of new patients
  • Performed utilization review for 22-bed mixed Adult, Geriatric, and Dual Diagnosis unit, including Precertification and Concurrent reviews
  • Coordinated Peer to Peer reviews
  • Participated in daily Treatment Team meetings
  • Collaborated with SW, Nursing and MDs to ensure appropriate documentation was completed for reviews
  • Monitored patient charts to ensure they were meeting InterQual criteria
  • Worked with Billing and Coding to ensure accuracy of ICD-10 codes
  • Coordinated with Medical Records regarding Denial claims
  • Assisted with discharge planning, acquired Durable Medical Equipment for patients, assisted medical Case Manager's patients requiring inpatient Behavioral Health services post-medical clearance.

Patient Care Coordinator

Treasure Coast Behavioral Health at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Fort Pierce, FL
10.1999 - 08.2010
  • Hired as Staff Registered Nurse, promoted to full-time Charge Nurse, promoted to Patient Care Coordinator of 24-32 bed mixed Adult, Geriatric, and Dual Diagnosis Unit
  • Coordinated scheduling of all direct care staff, performed yearly Performance Evaluations of all day shift staff, participated in monthly Performance Improvement meetings, supervised all day shift nursing staff.
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
  • Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.

LPN/Employee Health/Utilization Review Nurse

Catahoula Caring Center
Jonesville, LA
11.1993 - 10.1995
  • Hired as Staff Licensed Practical Nurse, promoted to Employee Health/Utilization Review Nurse of 40 bed Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit and 10 bed Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
03-2023

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Louisiana State University at Alexandria
05.1999

Diploma -

Bay Area Vocational-Technical School
01.1993

Skills

  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Patient Care Behavioral Health
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Case Management
  • Insurance Verification
  • InterQual admission & Continued Stay Criteria
  • ICD-10
  • Quality Improvement
  • Supervising Experience

Certification

RN, 04/2023, NV

RN, 03/2016, KY

BLS 12/2023

Relocation

True, Kentucky

Awards

1992 Florida Licensed Practical Nurse Association "Outstanding Student Practical Nurse", Presented at 1992 Florida LPN Association Annual Conference "Future of Nursing in 2010."

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Utilization Review RN

U of L Health Peace Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2023

Psychiatric Case Manager/Utilization Review

St Lucie Medical Center
08.2010 - 02.2014

Patient Care Coordinator

Treasure Coast Behavioral Health at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
10.1999 - 08.2010

LPN/Employee Health/Utilization Review Nurse

Catahoula Caring Center
11.1993 - 10.1995

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Diploma -

Bay Area Vocational-Technical School

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