Adrianne Boyd
Summary
Seasoned registered nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. 9 + years of diverse experience in in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Reviewer I
Elevance Health
01.2023 - Current
- Receives preauthorization requests from front-line intake
- Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review
- Follows-up as necessary to obtain additional clinical information as applicable
- Ensures proper documentation, provider communication, and telephone service per department standards and performance metrics
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and provider specific information
- Independently managed workflow.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Progressive Care Unit
Inland Valley Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Fulfilled roles of primary bedside nurse, charge nurse and preceptor on 12 bed critical care unit
- Provided direct care for up to 3 critical patients utilizing good nursing process, positive attitude and analytical thinking
- Prioritized and delegated assignments, contributing to a higher standard of patient care
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a high pressure environment
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, technicians and therapists to implement and modify individual treatment plans.
Registered Nurse (RN) Long –Term Acute Care
Kindred Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Cared for up to 6 complex patients per shift with post-acute care needs including sepsis, respiratory failure, chronic wounds, malnutrition, ESRD, diabetes, neurological injuries and cancer
- Performed administrative duties that facilitated admission, transfer, or discharge of patients
- Proficiently used computer documentation to maintain accurate medical records and maintain patient privacy
- Coordinated care with a treatment team made up of nurses, therapists, dietitians, pharmacists and other specialists on care plans that are complex, intensive, and evolving with most requiring a length of stay measured in weeks.
Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics
University Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided direct patient care, treatment, and clinical documentation for pre- and post-operative patients with orthopedic, oncological and other surgical diagnoses
- Assessed patient status (conditions) and notified physicians of clinical changes
- Addressed health patterns of diverse clients in providing outcome-oriented comprehensive nursing care
- Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate's of Science in Nursing -
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ12.2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Clinical assessment
- Detail-oriented
- Strong organizational
- Task prioritization
- Interdisciplinary communication and coordination
- Telephonic patient management
- Patient advocacy
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of chronic and acute diseases and management of those conditions
- Ability to accept and respect the opinions of others with backgrounds and experiences different from mine
- Excelled at working with a culturally and ethnically diverse group of people in a very busy medical environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Comfortable with technology and extensive experience with Electronic Medical Record documentation including Epic and Cerner
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) California State Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
Timeline
Nurse Reviewer I
Elevance Health
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Progressive Care Unit
Inland Valley Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse (RN) Long –Term Acute Care
Kindred Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics
University Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate's of Science in Nursing -
Bergen Community College