Compassionate healthcare professional with over 20 years of nursing, expertise in patient care and critical thinking. Leverages medical knowledge to manage complex conditions. Collaborates effectively with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to patient and company needs. Skilled in patient care management, resourceful, and ensuring reliable support throughout the care continuum.
Work History
RN Remote - Hybrid position
7 Years 6 Months
IU HEALTH Pulmonology and Infectious Disease | 04.2019 - Current
Pulmonary and infectious disease out-patient clinic. Direct provider support and patient management.
Phone triage
Manage patient portal messages
Prescription refills
I currently manage all medication prior authorizations/appeals, coordinating medication assistance, specialty medication coordination, to include: pulmonary biologic injectables and nebulizer medications
I speak with insurance companies, local pharmacies and specialty pharmacies and coordinate medication deliveries
Coordinate patient scheduling for in-clinic education and first injection monitoring for patients starting new biologic medication.
Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health practices.
Case Management RN - 100% remote position
3 Years 2 Months
HUMANA | 02.2016 - 04.2019
Held multi-state nursing licensures during employment with Humana.
Led patient assessments and care planning to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Developed and implemented individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and professional growth.
Registered Nurse
10 Years 3 Months
Franciscan Health | 11.2005 - 02.2016
Cared and managed patients on cardiac step down and SICU post cardio-thoracic open heart surgery
When needed, I worked the adult ICU and PACU recovery
Picked up hours with the pain clinic and provided post procedure education
Delivered high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
MOS 88 MIC (truck driver)
10 Years 4 Months
UNITED STATES ARMY | 06.1996 - 10.2006
Operated military transport vehicles
Transportation unit in Madison, WI and a headquarters unit in Milwaukee, WI (prior to deployment)
Deployed to Iraq (OIF and OEF) from June 2004 to June 2005.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University | Millcreek, UT | 05-2019
I received my BSN degree spring of 2019
Associates Degree - Nursing
CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY | MILWAUKEE, WI | 05-2004
ADN
Received Associates Degree in Nursing.
Skills
Patient assessments
Case coordinationnn
Medication Prior authorizations and appeals
Direct patient care (including telephonic care)
Documentation
Patient education (specialty medication administration and education)
Strong clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
BLS
Current certification
Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
Indiana nursing license, including compact
Goals
Short-term goal: obtain case management certification and complete a parish nursing certificate. Long-term goal: complete a masters program
Interests
Hello! I am married and have 2 children. As a family
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