Latisha Blanchard
Belmont
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Dedicated Charge Nurse skilled in medical surgical , rehabilitation, and gerontology-psychiatric nursing demonstrated over 19 years of experience in the medical field. Well-versed in quality patient care, assessments and team leadership with a passion for creating a trusting and efficient care environment. Well-rounded and personable Utilization Review Nurse talented in reporting, records oversight and performance improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Management Nurse
Imagine360
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined utilization review processes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely and accurate information on coverage, benefits, and authorization requirements.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by staying current on industry standards and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and serving as a resource for clinical questions and concerns.
- Provided exceptional patient advocacy through active listening, empathy, and support during challenging situations.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting productivity goals while maintaining high-quality standards in job performance.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital At Sherman
08.2015 - Current
- Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital | 8/2015-n Night shift charge nurse -providing direct patient care to patients from admission to post -surgical unit to assessments, administering medications, patient and family education, wound care, IV administration and drawing labs, documentation and occasionally transport procedures to other hospitals
- Shift assignments to other staff members on shift and delegate responsibilities as appropriate
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Supervisor - Gail Smith 903-870-0882
Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital, Night shift charge nurse - Providing direct patient care to patients from admission on rehab unit to assessments, administering medications, patient and family education with regards to safe movement and transfers, wound care, IV administration, documentation and occasionally transport procedures to other hospitals.
Responsible to make shift assignments for up to 4 staff members on shift and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
Office Nurse
Allergy And Asthma Associates
06.2014 - 07.2015
- With responsibility of administering allergy testing and weekly injections to as many as 20 patients daily, assessment for reactions, patient education and documentation on patient's chart
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Night Shift Nurse
LRGHealthcare
06.2005 - 05.2012
- Night shift nurse on medical surgical unit for first year, then on gerontology-psychiatric unit for remaining years
- Primarily cared for as many as 5 patients with Alzheimer's , dementia, or Parkinson's disease and challenges faced on an acute gerontology-psychiatric unit
- Provided direct care with basic activities of daily living as well as medication administration and attending team meetings to report and update plan of care with nurses, doctors, and therapists
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU Texas
Online11.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Concord, New Hampshire05.2005
Skills
- Nursing shift assignments
- Patient education
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Delegation
- Problem solving
- Medical record auditing
- Patient care planning
- Data entry
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical record charting
- Patient privacy
- Utilization review
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Nursing Best Practices
- Medical Necessity Evaluation
- Discharge planning coordination
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Training staff
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2015- present
- Registered Nurse in Texas, License number 828559, 2024
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Utilization Management Nurse
Imagine360
09.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital At Sherman
08.2015 - Current
Office Nurse
Allergy And Asthma Associates
06.2014 - 07.2015
Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2015
Night Shift Nurse
LRGHealthcare
06.2005 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU Texas
Associate Degree in Nursing -
New Hampshire Technical Institute