Kirstin Brown
Sumter,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Have experience in a work from home position requiring great time management and self motivation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
Columbia, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Review a variety of claims per day for medical necessity based on policies (44 claims per day).
- Work in a team setting to update work instructions as needed.
- Work with interdisciplinary team for claim denials.
Registered Nurse
Palmetto GBA
Columbia, SC
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Review 23 PCR claims to ensure home health companies are meeting CMS guidelines to obtain payment of services.
- Cross trained to review ADR claims to ensure home health companies are meeting CMS guidelines to obtain payment of services.
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Provided complete care to 6-8 home health patients daily, including physical assessments, medication teaching, and chronic disease management
Registered Nurse
Palmetto Health Tuomey
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Oversaw care of 6 patients per shift
- Used nursing process to develop plan of care for all six patients
- Used nursing process to delegate tasks to appropriate care team members
- Utilized time management and prioritization of care to insure safe care and positive patient outcomes
- Worked alongside multidisciplinary team to ensure patients received all necessary resources to ensure long term health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC2014
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient/family focused
- Great time management skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Eager to learn
- Home care
Additional Information
Prior to promotion to clinical manager at Amedisys, I was peer mentor for the Sumter office and in charge of training all new nurses on OASIS documentation.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Palmetto GBA
09.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
08.2017 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Palmetto Health Tuomey
08.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina