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Kadeen Francis

Alpharetta,GA

Summary

Highly adaptable and self-directed Registered Nurse with 7 years of comprehensive experience across diverse Med/Surg, Neurology, and high-acuity hospital settings. Proven expertise in chart review, protocol adherence, and resource management, including direct experience in a remote Telephone Triage role. Expert at leveraging Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and digital communication tools to ensure seamless documentation and timely patient disposition. Seeking a challenging Utilization Review role to apply clinical expertise, critical thinking, and advanced technological proficiency to ensure medical necessity and optimize resource utilization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse(Med/Surg, Neurology, GI)

Various Hospitals(Emory Healthcare, Orlando Health, St. Margarets Health)
05.2018 - 08.2025

• Managed an average caseload of 5-7 complex patients while consistently performing thorough chart reviews to ensure documentation supported the patient's level of care (LOC).

• Collaborated daily with Case Management and Social Work to proactively execute effective discharge planning, significantly impacting patient Length of Stay (LOS) metrics.

• Mastered rapid integration into multiple EHR systems (Epic/Cerner), demonstrating high-level technical aptitude required for efficient chart abstraction and review.

• Provided high-quality, protocol-driven care for diverse patient populations, directly supporting appropriate resource utilization during hospitalization.

Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Medcor
01.2024 - 02.2024

• Applied clinical guidelines and protocols to assess patient symptoms and determine the most medically appropriate disposition, ensuring cost-effective care.

• Functioned as a key point for risk management by accurately screening patients and preventing unnecessary emergency department (ED) visits.

• Utilized digital charting systems to meticulously document patient interactions, assessment findings, and recommended disposition in real-time, focusing on clear data for potential audits.

  • Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Keiser University
Orlando, FL
08-2017

Associate of Arts - Arts

Seminole State College
Orlando
08-2015

Skills

    Utilization Review & Regulatory
    Utilization Review principles

    Application of Clinical Criteria (eg, InterQual/MCG)

    Chart Abstraction & Data
    Integrity

    Risk Reduction & Quality
    Assurance

    Discharge Planning &
    Continuum of Care

    Technical & Remote Proficiency

    Electronic Health Records
    (EHR): Epic, Cerner

    Telehealth platforms / Remote
    Charting

    Secure Messaging & VPN
    usage

    Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

    Video Conferencing (Zoom, Teams)

    Communication & Resource

    Exceptional written documentation and verbal skills

    Independent work and strong organizational skills

    Interdisciplinary Team
    Collaboration

    Critical Thinking & Data
    Analysis

    Time Management & Deadline
    Adherence

Timeline

Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Medcor
01.2024 - 02.2024

Travel Registered Nurse(Med/Surg, Neurology, GI)

Various Hospitals(Emory Healthcare, Orlando Health, St. Margarets Health)
05.2018 - 08.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Keiser University

Associate of Arts - Arts

Seminole State College
Kadeen Francis