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Deborah Cannon

Gravois Mills,Mo.

Summary

Dependable, hardworking, empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience would love to become part of a great team in an environment where new skills can be learned and skills already possessed can be honed.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utilization Review Nurse

Osage Beach Center For Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.
  • Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
  • Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
  • Mitigated potential legal issues related to improper admission or discharge decisions by consulting with physicians regarding complex cases that required further clarification.
  • Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
  • Served as a vital liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies, fostering effective communication and coordination among all parties involved in the care process.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning by actively participating in departmental meetings, trainings, and continuing education opportunities related to utilization review.
  • Increased staff efficiency by providing ongoing education on proper documentation techniques necessary for accurate claims processing.
  • Assisted discharge planning efforts through prompt identification of medically stable patients who were ready for transition to alternate levels of care.
  • Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
  • Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon Interqual specification.
  • Supported organizational growth and development through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
  • Ensured timely patient discharges by coordinating with healthcare teams, optimizing bed availability.
  • Monitored patient care outcomes to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and insurance companies, improving claim processing times.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Intake Specialist

Osage Beach Center For Behavioral Health
Osage Beach, MO
09.2020 - Current
  • Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
  • Explained eligibility requirements, application details and payment methods during intake assessment.
  • Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments and referral information.
  • Communicated with referral sources, physicians and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
  • Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained.
  • Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
  • Performed customer service and general office skills.

Clinic LPN

Bothwell Family Health
Sedalia, MO
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
  • Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
  • Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
  • Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
  • Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
  • Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising FNP.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering EKG tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering EKG tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

Med-Surge LPN

Bothwell Regional Health Center
Sedalia, MO
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Cared for over 6 Med-Surg and Step Down patients each day with quality-driven support.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

LTC LPN/Charge Nurse

Golden Age Living Center
Stover, MO
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Delivered direct quality care to 30 patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data of 30 residents to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed 4 CNA's per shift.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

Clinic LPN

Katy Trail Community Health
Sedalia, MO
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • I roomed patients and performed basic assessments on patients prior to Doctor visit.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • ensured medication lists were up to date
  • ensured rooms were properly cleaned and set up prior to patient and Physician entering the room.
  • I assisted the Dr as needed with in-room procedures ensuring that sterile and aseptic procedures were practiced.
  • I educated patients on medications and disease processes after the doctor left the room.
  • I returned patient phone calls relaying vital information to the Dr. and set appointments as needed.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering EKG tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corizon Correctional Nursing, 8200 No
Jefferson City, Mo.
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Cared for inmates and managed medical issues in Enhanced Care Unit
  • Administered medications via oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes per physician’s orders
  • Performed assessments on inmates physical, mental and behavioral issues and reported findings to physicians or appropriate departments to ensure quality of care
  • Provided wound care and appropriate treatments as determined by physician or nursing judgement
  • Documented assessment findings, treatments and care per facility protocol
  • Responded to emergencies, triaged patients and provided care as needed
  • Ensure HIPPA compliance.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Osage Beach Center for Cognitive Disorders, 840
Osage Beach, Mo.
04.2014 - 04.2016
  • Assisted in admitting and discharge of patients in 16 bed hospital.
  • Administered medications via oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes per physician’s orders for up to 16 patients during a 12 hour shift.
  • Counted narcotics and accounted for medications throughout shift
  • Provided wound care and appropriate treatments as determined by physician or nursing judgement
  • Documented assessment findings, treatments and care per facility protocol
  • Responded to emergencies, triaged patients and provided care as needed
  • Provided emotional support as well as assisting with activities of daily living as needed
  • Educated patients on current medications and treatments in regards to their condition.

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Call Medical Staffing, 3354 S National
Springfield, Mo
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assisted in admitting and discharge of patients
  • Administered medications via oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes per physician’s orders
  • Counted narcotics and accounted for medications throughout shift
  • Provided wound care and appropriate treatments as determined by physician or nursing judgement
  • Documented assessment findings, treatments and care per facility protocol
  • Responded to emergencies, triaged patients and provided care as needed
  • Provided emotional support as well as assisting with activities of daily living as needed
  • Educated patients on current medications and treatments in regards to their condition
  • Ensured HIPPA compliance.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Windsor Estates, Route
10.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted in admitting and discharge of patients
  • Administered medications via oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes per physician’s orders
  • Counted narcotics and accounted for medications throughout shift
  • Provided wound care and appropriate treatments as determined by physician or nursing judgement
  • Documented assessment findings, treatments and care per facility protocol
  • Responded to emergencies, triaged patients and provided care as needed
  • Provided emotional support as well as assisting with activities of daily living as needed
  • Educated patients on current medications and treatments in regards to their condition
  • Ensured HIPPA compliance.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Christian Healthcare and Rehabilitation Lebanon
Lebanon, W
01.2012 - 09.2013
  • Assisted in admitting and discharge of patients
  • Administered medications via oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes per physician’s orders
  • Counted narcotics and accounted for medications throughout shift
  • Provided wound care and appropriate treatments as determined by physician or nursing judgement
  • Documented assessment findings, treatments and care per facility protocol
  • Responded to emergencies, triaged patients and provided care as needed
  • Provided emotional support as well as assisting with activities of daily living as needed
  • Educated patients on current medications and treatments in regards to their condition
  • Ensured HIPPA compliance.

Education

Practical Nursing Certificate: Practical Nursing -

Prism Career Institute
Cherry Hill, NJ
03.2012

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Patient Management
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Administrative Support
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Medical History Documenting
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Medical Equipment Usage
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Patient Care and Monitoring

Certification

IV Certified. CPR/BLS Certified.

Timeline

Utilization Review Nurse

Osage Beach Center For Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current

Intake Specialist

Osage Beach Center For Behavioral Health
09.2020 - Current

Clinic LPN

Bothwell Family Health
01.2020 - 08.2020

Med-Surge LPN

Bothwell Regional Health Center
07.2018 - 01.2020

LTC LPN/Charge Nurse

Golden Age Living Center
09.2017 - 05.2018

Clinic LPN

Katy Trail Community Health
04.2017 - 09.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corizon Correctional Nursing, 8200 No
04.2016 - 04.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Call Medical Staffing, 3354 S National
04.2015 - 12.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Osage Beach Center for Cognitive Disorders, 840
04.2014 - 04.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Windsor Estates, Route
10.2013 - 01.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse

Christian Healthcare and Rehabilitation Lebanon
01.2012 - 09.2013

Practical Nursing Certificate: Practical Nursing -

Prism Career Institute

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