Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Student Nurse Practicum ( Cardiac PCU)
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2024 - Current
Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Student Nurse Extern/ PCT ( Cardiac PCU)
northside hospital Gwinnett
05.2023 - Current
Assess vital signs, accu-checks, care rounding, CCA hourly charting, Cardiac monitor and tele box placement, measures intake and output, provide daily hygiene : full/ partial bed bathing, perineal care, oral care , and moisturizing
Assisted in foley care, CHG baths, purewick placement and drain foley catheter bag and purewick canister
Place patient on bedpan, Perform bladder scans, and remove IVs
Perform head-to-toe and focused assessments with nurse, provide bedside shift reports, shadows nurse during charting, viewed and discussed lab values, RRT, and plan of care ( IPOC)
Manages occupied bed-making, repositioned patient in bed with turn team, ambulate to the chair via walker or standy assist, down the hall, or bedside commode
Assist with feeding patient, patient education, priority, and safety- infection and fall precautions.
SENOR MEDICAL BILLER
FLORIDA PAIN AND REHAB
03.2020 - Current
Conduct timely A/R follow-up on aged denied and rejected claims in clearinghouse
Append appropriate modifiers for ICD10/CPT, HCPCS
Submit clean and corrected claims paper electronically
Write precise clinical appeals
Knowledge of LOP, PIP, Medpay, pump refills, Botox, and Trigger Point injections
Communicate bi-weekly conference calls with the billing manager and train teammates
Knowledge of COB, EOB, ERA, DME, Labs, CLIA, ASC, and Physician billing
Post payments, adjustments, add self-pay & no show fees.
Insurance follow-up rep
Hollis Cobb Associates
09.2015 - 03.2020
Conducted A/R follow-up for all payers on early out and bad debt collection accounts
Collected for Piedmont, Tifton Regional, St
Mary’s, GA Neurological Surgery & Spine, Self-Regional Hospital
Knowledge of Facility and professional billing, commercial / govt payers, Workers Comp, nursing home, hospice, VA, Military, third party, auto carriers, prior / retro authorizations, medical records, work queues, referrals, fee schedules, overpayments, offsets, DRGs, rejections and refunds
Posted payments and credit/ debit adjustments.
PATIENT ACCOUNT ADVOCATE
NUE MEDICAL
11.2012 - 09.2015
Verified commercial and government insurance benefits and eligibility
Collected and explained copays, deductibles, and co-insurance to patients
Assisted with front desk check-in, scheduling, answering patient inquiries, and patient registration.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing Program -
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia
03.2024
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
03.2024
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
03.2024
Northside Hospital
07.2023
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia
04.2023
Associate of Science Degree in Medical Billing & Coding -
Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, Florida
09.2015
Skills
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections
Direct and indirect patient care
Infection prevention and control precautions
Time Management
Positive Attitude
Strong verbal, and written communication
Assess manual and machine blood pressure
Chart patient vitals, and I/Os
Care Plan Development
Patient Assessment
Patient and family advocacy
Basic wound care knowledge
Critical thinking and priority care
DON / DOFF PPE
Treatment Planning
Vaccine administration
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Patient Monitoring
Healthcare billing
ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
Software Proficiencies
EPIC
Cerner-One Chart
EMA
Athena
Availity
Humana
UHC Optum
CignaforHCP
Government: Palmetto GBA – GA Medicare
MyCGS – FL Medicare DME
GAMMIS – GA Medicaid
FCSO: SPOT - FL Medicare
FLMMIS – FL Medicaid
Volunteer Experience
GTC Nursing Cohort Pinning Ceremony Committee, 05/2023, current
Volunteer service project At Women’s Health Center, Stone Mountain, Georgia, 05/2023, Assisted with public Blood Pressure Screenings with Chi Eta Phi (Mu Phi Chapter)
Timeline
Senior Student Nurse Practicum ( Cardiac PCU)
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Extern/ PCT ( Cardiac PCU)
northside hospital Gwinnett
05.2023 - Current
SENOR MEDICAL BILLER
FLORIDA PAIN AND REHAB
03.2020 - Current
Insurance follow-up rep
Hollis Cobb Associates
09.2015 - 03.2020
PATIENT ACCOUNT ADVOCATE
NUE MEDICAL
11.2012 - 09.2015
Associate Degree of Nursing Program -
Gwinnett Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College
Northside Hospital
Gwinnett Technical College
Associate of Science Degree in Medical Billing & Coding -
Staff II Registered Nurse-Emergency Department at Northside Hospital GwinnettStaff II Registered Nurse-Emergency Department at Northside Hospital Gwinnett