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LaTonya Cureton, RN, BSN, CCM

Waxhaw,NC

Summary

Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for clinical, social, and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal nursing skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Disability Case Manager

Lincoln Financial
07.2018 - Current
  • Consult on case files that require clinical clarification.
  • Reach a consensus with the treating providers to determine restrictions and limitations.
  • Utilization review of medical records identifying comorbid conditions impacting function.
  • Document a succinct and accurate summary of the medical records including relevant diagnostic tests, labs, exam findings, and other clinical information.
  • Collaborate with claims specialists and consulting physicians for best outcome for the direction of the claim.
  • Make phone calls, write and fax letters to clarify specifics for an effective action plan with recommendations for future claim management.

Nurse Case Manager

Liberty Mutual
08.2015 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
  • Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
  • Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
  • Reach a consensus with the treating providers to determine restrictions and limitations based on medical diagnoses and functional abilities.
  • Utilization review of medical records identifying comorbid conditions impacting function.
  • Document a succinct and accurate summary of the medical records including relevant diagnostic tests, labs, exam findings, and other clinical information.
  • Collaborate with claims specialists and consulting physicians for best outcome for the direction of the claim.
  • Make phone calls, write and fax letters to clarify specifics for an effective action plan with recommendations for future claim management.

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care

CHS, Mecklenburg Medical Group
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy
05.2008 - 08.2015
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2008
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Education

Master of Science - Informatics Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
12.2005

Nursing Diploma - Nursing

Mercy School of Nursing
Charlotte, NC
05.2003

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Carolina College of Healthcare
Charlotte
05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
03.1999

Skills

  • Patient Information
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Claims Reviewing
  • Problem Resolution
  • Disability Management
  • Case Coordination
  • Medication Administration
  • EMR Systems

Timeline

Nurse Disability Case Manager

Lincoln Financial
07.2018 - Current

Nurse Case Manager

Liberty Mutual
08.2015 - 07.2018

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care

CHS, Mecklenburg Medical Group
08.2012 - 08.2015

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy
05.2008 - 08.2015

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Carolinas Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2008

Master of Science - Informatics Nursing

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Nursing Diploma - Nursing

Mercy School of Nursing

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Carolina College of Healthcare

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
LaTonya Cureton, RN, BSN, CCM