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Latoria Jackson

Gibsonton,FL

Summary

Multi-state licensed Nurse Consultant with over 20 years of experience in Utilization Review, Case Management, HEDIS, Quality Auditing, and Medical Bill Review. Expert in medical necessity determinations, pre-authorization, and regulatory compliance with deep knowledge of CMS, NCQA, URAC, and state guidelines. Skilled in managing care for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Special Needs, and Dual-Eligible populations, performing Health Risk Assessments (HRA), and ensuring optimal care coordination. Proficient in InterQual and Milliman criteria with strong background in ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and E&M coding.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Leader – Case Management / Utilization Review

IHP
10.2023 - Current
  • Lead nursing and care coordination team for multi-carrier case management.
  • Conduct patient assessments, develop/revise care plans, and coordinate specialty referrals.
  • Perform telephonic HRAs for SNP, DSNP, CCM, MA, and commercial members.
  • Complete medical necessity reviews using InterQual & Milliman criteria.
  • Oversee quality audits ensuring compliance with NCQA/CMS.
  • Design and implement training to enhance team performance.

Licensed Practical Nurse – HEDIS / Case Management

UnitedHealth Group
10.2019 - 08.2023
  • Completed HRAs for SNP, DSNP, MA, and Medicaid populations.
  • Delivered medication therapy management for chronic conditions.
  • Performed HEDIS/Stars chart abstraction and quality measure audits.
  • Collaborated with providers on quality improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinated referrals and follow-up for high-acuity members.

Sr. Quality Improvement Facilitator – HEDIS

S2Tech
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Managed 3 HEDIS seasons with full-cycle chart reviews and data abstraction.
  • Extracted/analyzed quality measure data (CIS, CCS, CBP, WCC, PPC, etc.).
  • Provided provider education on quality compliance and reporting.
  • Validated coding accuracy (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, E&M).

Utilization Review Nurse

Char-Lee Corp/MCC
10.2017 - 05.2019
  • Conducted pre/post-service authorization reviews using InterQual/Milliman.
  • Coordinated case management services and peer-to-peer reviews.

Utilization Review Nurse

All’s Well
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Reviewed commercial and employer plan requests for medical necessity.
  • Facilitated appeals/denials and coding validation.

Nurse Consultant – SIU/Claims Review

S2Tech
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Audited emergent/non-emergent transport services for compliance.
  • Investigated overbilling and unnecessary services.

Community Health Worker / LPN

Optum
11.2015 - 08.2016
  • Managed transitions of care, conducted field visits, and performed HRAs.
  • Ensured adherence to HEDIS/Stars requirements.

Home Health Nurse (Per-Diem)

Amedisys
05.2015 - 11.2015
  • Provided skilled nursing care, ICD-10 coding, wound care, and chronic disease management.

Utilization Management Clinician / LPN

Health Integrated
09.2010 - 10.2014
  • Conducted admission, concurrent, and retrospective reviews using InterQual.
  • Led clinical team in quality compliance and disability claim reviews.

Home Health Nurse (Per-Diem)

Focus Home Care
04.2009 - 08.2010

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Utilization Review
  • Prior Authorization
  • Appeals
  • Concurrent Review
  • Retrospective Review
  • Case Management
  • Chronic Care Management
  • Transitional Care
  • Disease Management
  • Special Needs Plans
  • Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Risk Adjustment
  • HEDIS
  • STAR Ratings
  • Quality Improvement
  • Quality Auditing
  • Data Abstraction
  • Population Health
  • InterQual Criteria
  • Milliman Care Guidelines
  • Evidence-Based Guidelines
  • ICD-10
  • ICD-9
  • CPT
  • HCPCS
  • E&M Coding
  • Medical Necessity Determinations
  • Benefit Interpretation
  • Contract Review
  • Provider Education
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • NCQA Standards
  • URAC Accreditation
  • CMS Regulations
  • Appeals & Denials Management
  • Medical Claims Review
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Liability Claims Review
  • Special Investigations Unit
  • Health Risk Assessments
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Phlebotomy
  • PT/INR Monitoring
  • Patient Education
  • Care Plan Development
  • Specialty Referrals
  • Provider Collaboration
  • Peer-to-Peer Reviews
  • Community Resource Coordination
  • Home Health Services

Certification

  • Florida Multi-State Compact Nurse Licensure, #PN5151340
  • Nevada Nurse Licensure, #873921
  • California Nurse Licensure, #742532
  • Assisted Living Facility Administrator #171242209
  • Florida 6-20 All Lines Adjuster, #W227471
  • Florida 215 Life, Health, Annuities, #W227471

Ai Ats Keyword Matrix

Utilization Review, Prior Authorization, Appeals, Concurrent Review, Retrospective Review, Case Management, Chronic Care Management (CCM), Transitional Care, Disease Management, Special Needs Plans (SNP), Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNP), Medicare Advantage (MA), Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, Risk Adjustment, HEDIS, STAR Ratings, Quality Improvement, Quality Auditing, Data Abstraction, Population Health, InterQual Criteria, Milliman Care Guidelines, Evidence-Based Guidelines, ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS, E&M Coding, Medical Necessity Determinations, Benefit Interpretation, Contract Review, Provider Education, HIPAA Compliance, NCQA Standards, URAC Accreditation, CMS Regulations, Appeals & Denials Management, Medical Claims Review, Workers’ Compensation, Liability Claims Review, Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Epic, EZ-CARE, EZ-CAP, PointClickCare, Practice Fusion, Cozeva, Clinical Repository, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, Webex, Genesys, ICUE, HEDIS Software, EMR/EHR Platforms, Telehealth Platforms, Health Risk Assessments (HRA), Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Wound Care, Diabetes Management, Phlebotomy, PT/INR Monitoring, Patient Education, Care Plan Development, Specialty Referrals, Provider Collaboration, Peer-to-Peer Reviews, Community Resource Coordination, Home Health Services

Personal Information

Title: LPN

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Leader – Case Management / Utilization Review

IHP
10.2023 - Current

Sr. Quality Improvement Facilitator – HEDIS

S2Tech
01.2020 - 06.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse – HEDIS / Case Management

UnitedHealth Group
10.2019 - 08.2023

Utilization Review Nurse

Char-Lee Corp/MCC
10.2017 - 05.2019

Utilization Review Nurse

All’s Well
05.2017 - 12.2017

Nurse Consultant – SIU/Claims Review

S2Tech
08.2016 - 02.2017

Community Health Worker / LPN

Optum
11.2015 - 08.2016

Home Health Nurse (Per-Diem)

Amedisys
05.2015 - 11.2015

Utilization Management Clinician / LPN

Health Integrated
09.2010 - 10.2014

Home Health Nurse (Per-Diem)

Focus Home Care
04.2009 - 08.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Erwin Technical College
Latoria Jackson