Ke'Anna Demings

• Perform utilization reviews of inpatient and outpatient services to ensure the medical necessity of treatments and compliance with insurance guidelines.

• Conduct concurrent reviews for inpatient care, identifying opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.

• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare providers to ensure timely and appropriate care transitions.

• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness, providing feedback for improvement where necessary.

• Process prior authorization requests and review insurance company denials, ensuring all actions are in line with regulations and guidelines.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies that reduce unnecessary treatments and optimize resource use.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
• Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
• Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

• Treated patients by administering medication and performing Sterile/aseptic procedures.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Updated patient charts using EMR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

• Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
• Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
• Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, and PAPR.
• Verified adherence to HIPAA and other local, state and national guidelines.
• Oversaw test personnel scheduling to maintain diagnostic availability and maximize supplied tests.
• Participated in community outreach initiatives to encourage test utilization among underserved populations.

• Used Home Care home base/ wellsky to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
• Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
• Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.

• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Administered massages, alcohol rubs and lotion as needed to maintain patient skincare regimes and enhance circulation.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.

• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Performed hourly rounds on 30-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.