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MEG WILLIAMSON
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Registered nurse specializing in healthcare utilization review and wellness education. Demonstrated success in teaching diverse audiences and recognized for strong communication skills. Focused on enhancing patient and client outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and compassionate care. Proficient in medical record review, patient care assessment, and collaboration with healthcare teams to improve service delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Review Registered Nurse and Team Lead I
Knowtion Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Assist leadership with inventory management, workflow coordination, and team operations
- Review healthcare denials in collaboration with revenue recovery specialist and attorneys
- Develop and submit detailed clinical appeal letters tailored to denial-specific criteria
- Analyze medical records and payer guidelines (InterQual, Milliman Care Guidelines, CMS LCD/NCD, and payer policy) to support successful appeals
- Identify root cause of denials and trending
- Utilize electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and review
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab
Thomas Hospital
Fairhope, AL
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for cardiac catheterization patients
- Managed pre-procedure and recovery care
- Monitored patient status and collaborated closely with physicians and clinical staff
Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery Supervisor
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Supervised recovery unit operations and nursing staff
- Developed monthly staffing schedules and daily assignments
- Coordinated patient flow and recovery care with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams
- Ensured compliance with nursing standards and quality initiatives
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Provided critical care nursing across multiple ICU units
- Managed complex patient conditions utilizing evidence-based nursing practices
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance
Program Manager
NEA Clinic Charitable Foundation
Jonesboro, AR
01.2005 - 07.2008
- Designed and managed physician-referred wellness programs for cardiac, cancer, and diabetic populations
- Served as health educator and wellness coach for adult participants
- Provided wellness education and coaching for children enrolled in a physician referred health promotion program for childhood obesity
- Coordinated program operations, participant tracking, and outcome measurement
Adjunct Faculty
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
08.2006 - 12.2006
- Provided instruction for Concepts of Fitness courses
- Developed and delivered curriculum according to university standards
- Evaluated student performance and provided academic guidance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro01-2009
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro01-2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Electronic health records
- Staff Operations
- Utilization Review
- Appeals
- Medicare Denials
- Commercial Denials
- InterQual Review
- Milliman Care Guideline Review
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Critical Care Nursing
- Cardiac Catheterization Pre-op
- Cardiac Catheterization Recovery
- Patient Advocacy
- Healthcare Education
- Wellness Program Development
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Accomplishments
• Team Director, Coach, & Board member, Oak Mountain Mountain Biking Team, 2025-Present
• Co-Author, Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication, 2011
• Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Nursing Program, 2009
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2009
• Member, Arkansas State University Women's Soccer Team, 2000 - 2002
• Co-Author, Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication, 2011
• Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Nursing Program, 2009
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2009
• Member, Arkansas State University Women's Soccer Team, 2000 - 2002
Timeline
Utilization Review Registered Nurse and Team Lead I
Knowtion Healthcare
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab
Thomas Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2015
Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery Supervisor
Springhill Medical Center
08.2010 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center
08.2009 - 07.2010
Adjunct Faculty
Arkansas State University
08.2006 - 12.2006
Program Manager
NEA Clinic Charitable Foundation
01.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Arkansas State University