Skilled and highly trained healthcare professional with 18 years of practical nursing experience and the proven ability to provide quality, evidence-based patient care within dynamic and high-pressure environments. Excellent and sound communication skills established with strong emphasis on being adaptable within complex and challenging situations. Excellent time management skills with a self-directed, reliable, and positive attitude expected. Adept as charge nurse while managing a heavy patient volume. Established as a preceptor and for both new and experienced RNs hired to the unit. Experienced in managing the direct care of patients requiring skilled sub-acute rehabilitation. Seasoned in the direct care of both the acute and long-term ventilated patient. Proficient in medical record documentation to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality, including experience with EPIC medical record system, Kinnser software, Microsoft Office Suite, and OASIS documentation. Applied extensive knowledge of patient care, medical treatments, and hospital procedures for informed clinical review. Analyzed clinical data utilizing InterQual criteria in making clinically appropriate medical utilization decisions regarding approvals, denials, secondary review, and appeals for acute and post-acute admissions. Oriented to the role of Case Manager for the Medicare insured senior population for one of the largest health insurers in Michigan. Overall, a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities.