La'Tariya Savannah
The Colony,TX
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make informed decisions about patient care based on clinical experience and evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Contributed positively to post conference meetings by sharing insights from clinical experience, leading to enhanced collaboration among other cohort members.
- Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as labor & delivery, neonatal ICU, post- partum/pediatrics, intensive care unit , and emergency department.
- Promoted a positive clinical experience for patients with excellent communication skills throughout consultations, assessments, treatments, and followups.
Senior Behavioral Analyst
Cigna Behavioral Health
09.2020 - Current
- Handling claim resubmission, authorization inaccurate and comments appropriately for care managers, and examiners.
- Collaborate internally and externally with matrix partners regarding inpatient, outpatient, residential, detox, and autism services.
- Participate in implementing task or process for more efficient ways to handle claims and training staff
- Serving as SME for facilities, or providers on a needed basis to assist with problem solving or clarifying aspects of processing, benefits, and medical necessity.
Case Coordinator
Cigna behavioral health
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported members with concerns related to claim processes not limited to benefits, provider searches, or explanation of benefits
- Modified, created, and added retro authorizations on file to ensure claims are paid appropriately
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints
- Stayed up to date on relevant processes and compliance standards for optimal oversight
- Implemented training and support for new-hires and others departments cross training on behavioral claims
Education
Master of Arts - Health Administration
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXBachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2011
Skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Critical and Complex Thinking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Bedside Manner
- Infection control
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Collaboration
- NICU
- Labor & Delivery
- EPIC EHR
- Microsoft Suite
Certification
CPR/AED Training, 2022
Timeline
Clinical Experience
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
08.2023 - Current
Senior Behavioral Analyst
Cigna Behavioral Health
09.2020 - Current
Case Coordinator
Cigna behavioral health
04.2019 - 09.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University And A & M College
CPR/AED Training, 2022
Master of Arts - Health Administration
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
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