Keirsten Maheia BSN RN
Baltimore ,MD
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with over 10 years of nursing experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in ED, inpatient and outpatient settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN Integrated Case Manger
Riverside University Health System
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Experience in case management and/or utilization review of caseload of 40+ patients daily
- Knowledge of InterQual Criteria
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent clinical assessment and analytical skills
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Reduced emergency services cost by 10% by curtailing medically unnecessary admissions, length of patient stays, and readmissions.
RN Inpatient Rehabilitation
John Hopkins Health System-Intrastaff
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Travel RN Inpatient Rehabilitation
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Travel RN Integrated Case Manager
University Of Maryland Laurel
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon specification.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Submitted cases to management for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through Interqual
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
RN Case Manager-Occupational Health PRN
Johns Hopkins Health System-Intrastaff
03.2020 - Current
- Serve as clinical liaison between associates, physicians, other care-givers, insurance companies/administrators for Worker’s compensation.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each employee and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to employee questions and concerns.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
LPN
Octapharma Plasma Center
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Reviewed normal and abnormal test results to determine continued donor suitability.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Provided emergency care, including the administration of medications and treatments.
LPN, Triage
Atlanta Cancer Center
03.2013 - 11.2016
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration, and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and identified primary care physician, contacting office to obtain patient file.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
Education
BSN -
Towson University
Baltimore, MD12.2020
ADN -
Harford Community College
Baltimore, MD01.2018
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Bauder College
Atlanta, GA02.2013
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Service Referrals
- Case Planning and Management
- Obtaining Authorizations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Benefits Guidelines
- Discharge Planning
- Documentation Proficiency
- Process Optimization
- Patient Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Setting Up Referrals
- Call Triaging
- Patient Counseling
Timeline
Travel RN Integrated Case Manger
Riverside University Health System
10.2022 - 04.2023
RN Inpatient Rehabilitation
John Hopkins Health System-Intrastaff
03.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN Inpatient Rehabilitation
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel RN Integrated Case Manager
University Of Maryland Laurel
03.2020 - 01.2021
RN Case Manager-Occupational Health PRN
Johns Hopkins Health System-Intrastaff
03.2020 - Current
LPN
Octapharma Plasma Center
03.2016 - 03.2020
LPN, Triage
Atlanta Cancer Center
03.2013 - 11.2016
BSN -
Towson University
ADN -
Harford Community College
Diploma - Practical Nurse
Bauder College
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