Jami Guge
Russiaville,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Review Nurse, RN
CVS Health
07.2017 - Current
- Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members.
- Apply appropriate clinical criteria/guideline, policies, procedures and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care
- Assist in various team lead duties. Run daily pend reports, assist with daily assignment redistribution, and lead team MD rounds.
- Remain proficient in the understand of all workflows, policies and procedures and job aids.
- Precept & mentor new team members
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
03.2012 - 07.2017
- Administered conscious sedation & assisted with bedside procedures
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures: Such as chemical & exercise stress testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided CHF education and prevention to patients and their families
- Regulated the dosage and care plan of patients on Coagulation Therapy.
- precepted and mentored new employees and give them all the necessary tools to be successful
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
St. Vincent Heart Center Of Indiana
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Cared for patient undergoing various cardiac procedures: CABG, Cath and EP with pre-op and post op care provided.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs and EKG results to identify potential complications early.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in cardiac nursing care.
- Reduced recovery time for post-surgery patients through close monitoring and timely interventions.
- Safely administered medications according to physician orders, minimizing risk of adverse drug interactions or reactions.
- Administer conscious sedation & assist with bedside procedures
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, adhering to regulatory requirements and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Mentored new nurses on the cardiac unit, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo12.2008
Skills
- Walk Me Champion
- Lead team Acute case presentations and training
- Medical Documentation
- Multiple EMR accesses
- proficient in Excel
- Staff Training
Timeline
Utilization Review Nurse, RN
CVS Health
07.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
03.2012 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
St. Vincent Heart Center Of Indiana
01.2009 - 04.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana