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Linda Diamond

West Roxbury

Summary

Experienced Utilization Review Nurse skilled in teamwork and clinical data analysis. Adept at ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating effective communication with healthcare providers, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and cost management.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Utilization Review Nurse Behavioral Health

Boston Medical Center, Boston
Boston, MA
10.2024 - 03.2026
  • Reviewed patient care plans for adherence to medical necessity and appropriateness.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate efficient resource utilization.
  • Analyzed clinical data to support decision-making in patient care management.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies during reviews.
  • Communicated effectively with providers regarding authorization requests and outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of review findings in electronic health records systems.
  • Reduced healthcare costs through efficient utilization of resources and identification of unnecessary treatments or procedures.
  • Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough utilization reviews and making recommendations for optimal treatment plans.

Utilization Review Behavioral Health

St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Boston, MA
09.2014 - 03.2026

Same position noted above. St. Elizabeth's changed ownership to Boston Medical Center on October 1st, 2024.

Staff Nurse Inpatient Psychiatry

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Boston, MA
09.1990 - 09.2014
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and outcomes.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices and patient safety measures.
  • Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical skills development.
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols, improving adherence to clinical guidelines across units.

Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Boston, MA
06.1982 - 09.1993
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care instructions.
  • Led training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding processes and knowledge retention.

Utilization Review Nurse

Private Health Care Systems
Lexington, MA
09.1987 - 09.1990
  • Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
  • Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.

Education

Master of Science - Post-Master's Certificate in Case Management

Regis College
Wellesley, MA
10-2014

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Health Administration

Regis College
Wellesley, MA
05-2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis College
Wellesley, MA
05-2010

Diploma - Nursing

St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing
Boston, MA
06-1982

High School Diploma -

Foxborough High School
Foxborough, MA
05-1979

Skills

  • Utilization review
  • Clinical assessment
  • Prior authorization
  • Insurance verification
  • Managed care
  • Utilization management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Utilization Review Nurse Behavioral Health

Boston Medical Center, Boston
10.2024 - 03.2026

Utilization Review Behavioral Health

St. Elizabeth Medical Center
09.2014 - 03.2026

Staff Nurse Inpatient Psychiatry

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
09.1990 - 09.2014

Utilization Review Nurse

Private Health Care Systems
09.1987 - 09.1990

Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
06.1982 - 09.1993

Master of Science - Post-Master's Certificate in Case Management

Regis College

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Health Administration

Regis College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis College

Diploma - Nursing

St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Foxborough High School