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MARY J. BYNUM
Mechanicsville,VA
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Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) dedicated to delivering comprehensive healthcare, empowering individuals to manage their health. Extensive experience in frontline and support roles, providing education and direct medical care. Proven expertise in utilization reviews and complex case management, contributing to multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning. Strong collaboration with physicians, social workers, and allied health staff ensures coordinated patient-centered care, delivering high-quality clinical services and clear patient education for informed healthcare decisions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DAVITA HEALTH
Richmond, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Empowering patients to manage their ESRD, increase their independence and improve their quality of life through home-based therapy.
- Training and educating patient and caregivers on Home Hemodialysis procedures, machine operation, troubleshooting, safety protocols and infection control.
- Perform monthly in-clinic assessments or Telehealth visits, daily review of patients’ dialysis treatment logs, conduct home visits to evaluate the patient’s home environment and health status.
- Develop, implement and maintain individualized plans of care, adjust treatments based on lab results and patient condition.
- Manage, maintain and assist in exchanging of equipment when necessary.
- Assist patients in ordering supplies, refilling prescriptions ordered by the nephrologist, setting up doctor appointments and securing transportation if needed.
- Arranging appointments with vascular access centers when addressing patients’ access site (fistula, graft or central venous catheter) dysfunction.
Registered Nurse Case Management
DAVITA HEALTH
Richmond, VA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with nephrologists, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute comprehensive treatment plans in for patients with ESRD.
- Educated patients on kidney disease management, treatment options (including home dialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant), lifestyle modifications while continually supporting the patient’s ever evolving needs.
- Regularly monitored the patients’ clinical status, identifying unreported medical conditions or changes that could lead to adverse outcomes.
- Identified and addressed barriers to care, including educational, financial, community resource needs.
- Utilized clinical software (e.g. Microsoft, EMR, Outlook, Capella) for documentation and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality care.
Medical Management II Utilization Nurse
ELEVANCE HEALTH (Formerly Anthem, Inc.)
Richmond, VA
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Collected clinical information from members via telephone, fax, and electronic medical records to ensure thorough data acquisition and management for medical assessments.
- Utilized various charting systems, including Epic, Cerner, and Meditech, to maintain accurate and organized patient records, enhancing data management and streamlining healthcare processes.
- Conducted precertification, initial, concurrent, and retrospective inpatient member reviews in compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring accurate and timely assessments for optimized healthcare service delivery.
- Ensured appropriate discharge planning by identifying and arranging resources and equipment, promoting seamless transition for patients from healthcare facility to post-treatment environments.
- Applied Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG) and / or InterQual criteria to ensure clinical information met evidence-based guidelines, leading to well informed decisions and improved patient care.
- Communicated decision outcomes to providers, facilities, and members, offering alternatives when faced with adverse decisions, ensuring transparency and informed choices.
- Prioritized tasks to optimize productivity, streamlining workflow and enhancing overall efficiency.
Nurse Case Manager
ELEVANCE HEALTH (Formerly Anthem, Inc.)
Richmond, VA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided patient centered telephonic assessments and personalized care plans to manage health needs, collaborating with third party vendors and connecting members to resources. Served as advocate to ensure effective plan of care decisions.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DAVITA HEALTH
Richmond, VA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed dialysis treatment in various inpatient hospital and rehabilitation settings, including ICU, ER, telemetry, and medical surgical units, spanning central Virginia. Utilized multiple dialysis machines (Fresenius, NxStage, CRRT), encompassing setup, priming, equipment selection, and comprehensive maintenance documentation.
- Collaborated with nephrologists and pharmacists to validate treatment orders, review laboratory results, record vital signs, administer appropriate medications, and conduct thorough assessments during dialysis sessions, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Instructed patients in management of conditions by providing clear explanations of significance of laboratory values, guidance on access care, medication administration, dietary and fluid management, and pre- and post-dialysis care instructions.
Registered Dialysis Nurse
AMERICAN RENAL ASSOCIATION
Richmond, VA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated and managed patient care in chronic dialysis unit, including nursing and technician assignments, medication administration, patient assessments, care planning, and laboratory data review. Collaborated with healthcare professionals, facilitated patient transportation, and coordinated higher-level care.
- Streamlined patient care processes and improved medication administration and patient transportation coordination for enhanced overall care quality and patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Richmond, VA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided care for patients in step down cardiac care unit handling all aspects of treatment including physical assessment, medications administration, wound care and monitoring telemetry devices.
- Managed postoperative care for patients recovering from various procedures, including pacemaker placement, ablations, and cardiac catheterizations, ensuring smooth transition to recovery and ongoing medical support.
- Educated patients with in-depth understanding of disease processes and comprehensive knowledge of planned surgical interventions.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Richmond, VABachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Longwood University
Farmville, VAundefined
Webster University
St. Louis, MOSkills
- InterQual and MCG Guidelines
- EHR Medication Management
- Telehealth Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Data Entry and Extraction
- Physical Assessment
- Venipuncture
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Dialysis Treatment
- Machine Maintenance and Documentation for Dialysis Treatment
Certification
- Graduate of Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
- Current Multi-State Nursing Licensure
- Certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL, Richmond, VA- Registered Nurse, Postsurgical Care Unit (PSU)
- VIRGINIA HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, Richmond, VA-Training and Evaluation Manager
Timeline
Home Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DAVITA HEALTH
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Management
DAVITA HEALTH
01.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Management II Utilization Nurse
ELEVANCE HEALTH (Formerly Anthem, Inc.)
01.2017 - 01.2023
Nurse Case Manager
ELEVANCE HEALTH (Formerly Anthem, Inc.)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DAVITA HEALTH
01.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Dialysis Nurse
AMERICAN RENAL ASSOCIATION
01.2013 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Longwood University
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Webster University
Diploma - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing