Lana Thompson
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
MedStar Health Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
- Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
- Assisted patients with understanding personalized insurance coverage and benefits.
ICU Travel Nurse
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with multiple disciplines to ensure safe, timely, and effective care of patients.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Critical Care Staff Nurse
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
Travel Registered Nurse
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Handled high-volume data entry of demographics, disease etiology and extent and associated procedures or treatments.
Clinical Nurse
CMC Mercy
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Used correct diagnosis-related groups based on patient encounter details.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Anne Arundel Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Interviewed patients, assessed priorities and documented case activity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post-discharge needs.
- Created new physical and computer-based files.
- Processed patient admission and discharge documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2016
Skills
- Record Updating
- Health Record Documentation
- EMR Systems
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Insurance policy knowledge
- Data Interpretation
- Determine coverage
- File and Records Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Insurance program management
- Accurate Record Reviews
- Workload prioritization
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Last Renewed July 2024
- Basic Life Support, AHA - Last Renewed January 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, AHA - Last Renewed October 2024
Timeline
RN Case Manager
MedStar Health Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
11.2021 - 09.2023
Critical Care Staff Nurse
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
11.2020 - 11.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
01.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2019 - 12.2019
Clinical Nurse
CMC Mercy
11.2017 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Anne Arundel Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Last Renewed July 2024
- Basic Life Support, AHA - Last Renewed January 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, AHA - Last Renewed October 2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salisbury University
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