Linda Nwabuko MS, BSN, RN
Summary
Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader clinical subject matter expert over 7+ years of working on the frontline of advancing patient care in critical care, neurology, cardiology, diabetes, quality improvement, case management, nurse review, trauma, home health, and med-surg. Seeking to leverage my knowledge and expertise to contribute to the success of a healthcare organization. Focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
Genex Workers Compensation
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other health care professionals regarding plan of care and variances in plan implementation to achieve outcomes and success of getting injured workers back to work.
- Submitted timely reports to clients and providers.
- Assessed current treatment plan to identify barriers, clarify or determine realistic goals and objectives and seek potential alternatives.
- Collected and inputted case data in managed care system and timely and accurately generated required correspondence and review notification for management.
Chronic Disease Case Management (Part Time)
Myelin Healthcare Start Up Tech Company
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided safety planning, crisis intervention and case management to an AI nurse
- Myelin Healthcare consists of a team of nurses, doctors, therapists, and other clinicians to advance Artificial Intelligence through the perspective of clinicians..
- Teamed up with managers and executives to assist in evaluating and improving performance of direct services, contributing to strategic program planning and development.
Per Diem/PRN Registered Nurse
Healthtrust (HCA)
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
LTSS Remote Nurse Case Manager
Molina Healthcare Of TX
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Works to ensure the patients progress toward desired outcomes withquality care that is medically appropriate and cost effective based onthe severity of illness and the site of service
- Completes comprehensive assessments of members per regulatedtimelines and determines who may qualify for case managementbased on clinical judgement
- Develops and implements a case management plan in collaborationwith the member, caregiver, physician and other appropriate healthcare professionals
- Performs ongoing monitoring of the care plan to evaluateeffectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, andsuggest changes accordingly
- Work with Medicare/Medicaid patients
Infusion Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical (PRN)
Methodist Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Nurse Educator
Affiliated Physicians
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented individual treatment plans with patients with broad range of health issues
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Achieved high priority patient engagement
- Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise
NURSE TEAM LEADER
Bayside Community Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Neuro, Diabetes, PCU
Medical City Dallas Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation in the ER to completion.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs with COVID
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Float to multiple PCU and Med-surg units
- Diabetic education before discharge
- Implement plan of care and evaluate and report patient outcomes
Patient Service Specialist
Baylor Institute For Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Process incoming referrals, schedule patient appointments, insurance verification
- Insurance authorization
Coding - Compiled daily financial records
- Explained plans for treatment and payment options
Assistant Office Mananger
Chilex Home Care Services,
04.2009 - 12.2014
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Perform data entry of patient medical records and medication as well as medical billing and coding ICD-9.
- Managed accurate and fully compliant AP/AR operations by documenting expenses, reconciling accounts and correcting discrepancies
- Communicated objectives to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University, Harris College of Nursing
Fort Worth, TX12.2017
Master of Science - Transformative Leadership
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2012
Skills
- Coordinate with providers
- Triaging
- Meditech
- EMR / EHR
- Epic/ Epic super user
- Interqual/Millman
- APR- DRG payors
- Strong verbal and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- Indirect Patient Care
- Inpatient Clinical care
- Chronic Disease Management
- RN Supervision
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventive health management
- Behavioral Health management
- Strategic Planning
- Pre-Authorization review
- Data Analytics
- Oncology
- AI
- Diabetic education
- Cardiovascular education
- Patient discharge education
- Transitional Care Management
- CMS Guidelines
- Medicare and Medicaid Compliance
- Clinical documentation improvement
- ICD-10 coding
- Clinical claim review/ Policy review
- Healthcare regulations and compliance
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Education and training
- Program development and implementation
- Remote nursing
- Case management
- Telephonic triage
- Workers compensation
- Managed Care Organization
Certification
Registered Nurse, Compact Licensure: TX, CA, MA
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
NIH Stroke Scale Training
Certification Code Stroke, Medical City Dallas, Issued November 2018
MNLOC Certified, Issued December 2022
Leadership
Continuing Education:
Care Coordination and Transition Management, Issued Feb 2018
Fundamental Skills for Nurse Leaders, Issued Sept 2020
The Frontline Nurse Leader: A Charge Nurse Program, Issued June 2021
Timeline
Chronic Disease Case Management (Part Time)
Myelin Healthcare Start Up Tech Company
08.2023 - 12.2023
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
Genex Workers Compensation
01.2023 - Current
LTSS Remote Nurse Case Manager
Molina Healthcare Of TX
12.2021 - 01.2023
Infusion Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing
08.2021 - 12.2021
Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical (PRN)
Methodist Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2021
Per Diem/PRN Registered Nurse
Healthtrust (HCA)
03.2020 - 08.2023
Nurse Educator
Affiliated Physicians
01.2020 - 12.2020
NURSE TEAM LEADER
Bayside Community Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Neuro, Diabetes, PCU
Medical City Dallas Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2019
Patient Service Specialist
Baylor Institute For Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 02.2018
Assistant Office Mananger
Chilex Home Care Services,
04.2009 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University, Harris College of Nursing
Master of Science - Transformative Leadership
Bethune-Cookman University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bethune-Cookman University
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