Linda Tapke
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with extensive Medical Surgical Nursing, Utilization Management Nursing, Case Management Nursing and Vaccination Nursing experience now looking for PART TIME WORK ONLY.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Vaccination Nurse
Idexcel / CVS Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Administer immunizations, track dosage and document patient condition.
- Maintain compliance with vaccine administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Addressed patients' responses to immunizations, offering tailored recommendations to manage side effects.
- Provided attentive service to patients and families seeking immunizations, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve immunization goals and resolve related issues effectively.
- Displayed initiative in managing workflow independently by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
RN Vaccination Nurse
LanceSoft/ CVS Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered immunizations, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions to support effective treatment.
- Ensured compliance with vaccine administration standards and best practices in patient care.
- Delivered attentive service to patients and families seeking immunizations, enhancing their overall experience.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Displayed initiative by effectively managing personal workload and responsibilities. by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
COVID 19 Vaccination Nurse
The Judge Group/ CVS Pharmacy
Cincinnati, OH
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered Immunizations for COVID-19, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Delivered compassionate care and guidance to patients and families navigating COVID-19 vaccination.
- Counseled patients and families, offering emotional and psychological support regarding COVID-19 vaccine concerns.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Led process improvements and trained team members to enhance vaccination workflow.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish daily goals.
Home Care Nurse
No Employer
Cincinnati, OH
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed comprehensive nursing care for a friend's mother, overseeing diabetes management, wound care, and administration of IV and lipid infusions.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care for my son-in-law's father, addressing needs as his Alzheimer's progressed.
- Provided care for my niece who had bladder cancer which included wound management, ostomy care and general nursing overview.
- Assisted multiple families in providing home care during Covid-19, ensuring loved ones received necessary support at home amid hospital visitation restrictions.
RN Utilization Management / Case Management Nurse
Custom Design Benefits
Cincinnati, OH
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Reviewed patient admissions to determine medical necessity using MCG, UpToDate, and ODG criteria.
- Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
- Applied medical criteria and clinical judgment to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations.
- Collaborated with providers to gather clinical information, facilitating prior authorization determinations and addressing individual inquiries.
- Referred cases to physician review for failure to meet MCG, UpToDate and or ODG criteria.
- Managed complex cases with high-value claims, ensuring thorough handling and timely resolution.
- Collaborated with various department heads in meetings to identify issues and find cost-effective solutions.
- Developed internal processes and policies for pain management, establishing clear guidelines that enhanced operational efficiency.
RN Utilization Management /Case Management Nurse
Sheakley Unicomp
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2002 - 11.2018
- Coordinated patient care through effective communication with clients, case managers, and medical providers.
- Assessed medical necessity for claim allowances during treatment request evaluations.
- Participated in discharge planning with hospitals and facility staff to ensure appropriate post-discharge plans.
- Trained new utilization management nurses and developed comprehensive training materials.
- Assisted in ongoing training of new nurses and documentation of multiple processes.
- Managed daily workload effectively to meet performance expectations. to meet established performance standards.
Med Surg Nurse
Christ, Bethesda, Deaconess & St Francis/St George
Cincinnati, Ohio
- Provided comprehensive medical surgical nursing care across multiple hospitals, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in labor and delivery procedures, supporting mothers and newborns through critical moments of care.
- Supported endoscopy procedures in medical facilities, facilitating efficient and effective patient care during diagnostics.
Education
Diploma Graduate: Registered Nurse -
Good Samaritan School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Immunization Administration
- Vaccination Documentation
- Patient care management
- Immunization Education
- Patient-Centric Care
- Patient care
- Patient coordination
- Referral Coordination
- Patient Communication
- Workflow Optimization
- Independent and team collaboration
- Professional judgment
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
Registered Nurse licensed by the States of Ohio
Timeline
RN Vaccination Nurse
Idexcel / CVS Pharmacy
10.2022 - 12.2022
RN Vaccination Nurse
LanceSoft/ CVS Pharmacy
09.2021 - 03.2022
COVID 19 Vaccination Nurse
The Judge Group/ CVS Pharmacy
12.2020 - 05.2021
Home Care Nurse
No Employer
08.2019 - 12.2019
RN Utilization Management / Case Management Nurse
Custom Design Benefits
12.2018 - 06.2020
RN Utilization Management /Case Management Nurse
Sheakley Unicomp
08.2002 - 11.2018
Med Surg Nurse
Christ, Bethesda, Deaconess & St Francis/St George
Diploma Graduate: Registered Nurse -
Good Samaritan School of Nursing