LYNNE MATHEWS
Georgetown,Texas
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 29 years of experience delivering exceptional care to pediatric and adolescent patients. Knowledgeable about protocol requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Driven and veteran License Vocational Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail and clinical protocols. Bringing 29 year record of success in nursing and desiring remote part time position reviewing medical records, chart audits and medical reviews. Healthcare professional with robust patient care experience and hands-on clinical skills. Recognized for reliability, flexibility, and strong focus on teamwork and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Adept in administering care, managing patient records, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff LVN
Scott And White Clinic
Taylor, Texas
06.2006 - 06.2011
- Coordinates, provides nursing care including assessment, education and treatment of patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, prioritizing interventions based on urgency and severity.
- Supported continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings by effectively communicating pertinent information to the appropriate parties.
- Proactively identified potential complications or risks inpatient conditions through continuous monitoring, enabling timely intervention from healthcare providers when needed.
- Improved patient experience by skillfully managing pain levels through timely administration of medications and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Home Health Prior Authorization Nurse
Affiliated Computer Services
Austin, Texas
10.2003 - 06.2006
- Conducts first level prior authorizations according to established criteria/ protocols
- Maintains appropriate documentation including diagnosis, coding/nomenclature
- Exceptional organizational/ communication skills.
- Evaluated prior authorization requests for medical services, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation for patient care approvals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate submission of required documentation for timely authorizations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both patients and healthcare professionals, addressing concerns related to the prior authorization process.
- Conducted thorough reviews of medical records, identifying necessary documentation to support prior authorization requests.
Orthopedic LVN
HealthSouth
Austin, Texas
06.2003 - 09.2003
- Accurately obtains/ documents patient history, medication lists, assesses individual conditions, needs, selects departmental referrals for acute, chronically ill patients
- Prepares equipment assists physicians during patient examinations, treatments
- Phlebotomy/ IV certified.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Utilization Review Coordinator/Quality Improvement
Amil
Austin, Texas
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Prospective concurrent/ retrospective utilization review
- Accordance to standards of practice/ department protocol
- Follows established criteria/ protocols
- Facilitated comprehensive utilization reviews to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care pathways and resource allocation.
- Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, improving decision-making processes for treatment approvals.
- Monitored ongoing compliance with internal and external guidelines, ensuring adherence across departments.
- Provided feedback to management on potential improvements in workflows and systems related to utilization review.
- Participated in external audits and surveys, providing documentation and insight to demonstrate the effectiveness of the utilization review program.
- Evaluated medical necessity criteria using evidence-based guidelines to ensure that services provided were both clinically appropriate and costeffective.
Charge Nurse
Brown School
Austin, Texas
01.2002 - 08.2002
- Assist patients in establishing realistic goals, to move emotionally disturbed adolescents toward more socially acceptable behavior; through behavior assessment, modification with specific types of medications
- Organizes/ manages regular clinic visits involving internal/external physicians
- In concert with necessary personnel/security
- Creates, maintains, patient medical/ health records
- Supervision 5 staff members.
Chemical Dependency LVN
LVN Chemical Dependency, Sundown Ranch
Canton, Texas
04.2001 - 09.2001
- Acquires, records patient information
- Triage, direct nursing care, medication administration to incarcerated adolescents
- Organizes/ manages regular schedule clinics involving internal physicians
- With necessary staff /security personnel
- Cares for patient’s drug overdoses, acute/chronic alcohol ingestion.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Orthopedic LVN
Orthopedic LVN, St. Paul’s Hospital
Dallas, Texas
11.2000 - 04.2001
- Accurately obtains, documents patient history, medication lists, assess individual conditions, needs, before/ after surgery
- Prepares equipment, assists physicians during patient examinations, treatments
- Prepares patients for surgical/ radiological procedures initiates, maintains intravenous therapy
- Monitors patient reactions to drugs carefully documents individuals’ progress.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Charge Nurse
Country Trails Nursing Home
Grand Saline, Texas
11.1997 - 04.2000
- Daily nursing assessments, progress notes, goals, medication changes
- Assist with coordination, communication with MD, patient, family
- Supervision of 8-10 employees
- Scheduling/Agency Staffing
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05.1997
Associate in Arts Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX1996
Skills
- Complex Cases
- Medication Administration
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Accurate Clinical Documentation
- InterQual Criteria
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Long-term care
- Wound Care and Infection control measures
- Specimen collection
Certification
CPR Certified through American Heart Association
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Joan Mathews
Phone: 512.921.3082
Joanatrv@yahoo.com
Lynette Dahmer
Phone: 512.633.0563
Lhdahmer@gmail.com
Timeline
Staff LVN
Scott And White Clinic
06.2006 - 06.2011
Home Health Prior Authorization Nurse
Affiliated Computer Services
10.2003 - 06.2006
Orthopedic LVN
HealthSouth
06.2003 - 09.2003
Utilization Review Coordinator/Quality Improvement
Amil
08.2002 - 06.2003
Charge Nurse
Brown School
01.2002 - 08.2002
Chemical Dependency LVN
LVN Chemical Dependency, Sundown Ranch
04.2001 - 09.2001
Orthopedic LVN
Orthopedic LVN, St. Paul’s Hospital
11.2000 - 04.2001
Charge Nurse
Country Trails Nursing Home
11.1997 - 04.2000
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Associate in Arts Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tyler Junior College