Kerri Mammone-French
Albany,NY
Summary
Hardworking and reliable nurse with strong ability in multitasking. Offering skill and compassion. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Surya
Albany, NY
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Ordered all medications and tracked usage , expiration dates , monitored fridge temps for specific medications .
- Keep office fully stocked for clients and workers needs.
LPN Office Nurse
Surya
Albany, NY
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Insurance Claims Processor
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Albany, NY, NY
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Determined liability, compensability and benefits due on each claim.
- Processed up to 25 to 30 claims daily and expertly handled as many as 30 files with impeccable quality.
- Supported efficient handling of complex claims and followed up on open, denied or suspended claims to complete required line items.
- Monitored reports to identify claims issues and worked with adjusters to resolve problems.
- Verified claim data correctness in preparation for processing.
- Processed claims according to established quality and production standards and made corrections and adjustments to solve problems.
- Reviewed history records to determine benefit eligibility for services.
- Researched medical claims for validity to resolve discrepancies.
- Analyzed contracts and claim systems to apply appropriate benefit amounts.
- Identified client service improvement opportunities in collaboration with team leads and managers to resolve problems.
- Adjusted dates of service and any pertinent information do to the claim under close supervision of more experienced claims team members.
Surgical Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
06.2009 - 08.2013
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products, also post op staple removal and or suture removal.
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Trained personnel on proper HCM technique.
Nurse Phlebotomist
Latham Albany Med
Latham, NY
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Boces
Albany, NY06.2009
Allied Training
The Bronx, NYSkills
- BLS/AED Certified
- Certified in Blood Draw
- Certified in Venous IV placement
- Certified in the use of a Sigmoidiscopy
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Counseling
- Utilization Management
- Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Emergency Response
- Medical Administration
- Case Review
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Assistance
- Urine Drug / Hair Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Decision Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Supply Management
- Instrument Sterilization
- Equipment Sterilization
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Treatment Preparation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Surya
08.2014 - 06.2023
LPN Office Nurse
Surya
08.2014 - 06.2023
Insurance Claims Processor
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
08.2013 - 08.2014
Nurse Phlebotomist
Latham Albany Med
06.2012 - 04.2013
Surgical Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
06.2009 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Boces
Allied Training
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