Kari Raae

Pre-operative assessment and chart review supporting anesthesia readiness, documentation completeness, and prior authorization and clearance workflows.
• Performed pre-operative chart review and nursing assessment to evaluate anesthesia and surgical readiness, supporting appropriate utilization of services.
• Verified required records including medical history, allergies, medication lists, and relevant diagnostics to improve documentation completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinated required testing and clearance workflows by tracking outstanding items and communicating with provider offices and patients to close documentation gaps.
• Supported prior authorization and clearance readiness by ensuring required clinical documentation was available for payer and anesthesia review.
• Delivered patient education on pre-operative instructions and testing requirements to reduce preventable cancellations and day-of-surgery delays.
• Documented clearly and consistently in the EMR while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

• Responded to high-volume inbound calls with urgency and professional customer service, gathering initial information to open new cases within the HCA network.
• Gathered, validated, and organized clinical information from sending facilities and providers to prepare a clinical packet for clinician assessment and next steps.
• Coordinated admissions and interfacility transfers across HCA facilities, supporting appropriate patient disposition, unit placement, and timely progression of care.
• Maintained working knowledge of HCA facility medical staff, services, and specialized programs to support appropriate placement decisions.
• Accepted, tracked, and facilitated transfers and transports via phone and computer applications, providing timely updates on assessment and bed placement status.
• Coordinated 30 to 40 transfer cases per shift while maintaining documentation accuracy across multiple systems and time-sensitive workflows.

• Delivered complex care to critically ill patients requiring advanced respiratory support, continuous monitoring, and high-acuity interventions.
• Strengthened documentation quality through accurate assessment charting, trend recognition, and clear communication supporting multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Managed complex lines and devices including arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and ventilators; administered IV medications per orders and protocols.