Michael Parker
Marina,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding client care. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments with top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Correctional Counselor
California Department of Corrections
Soledad, CA
10.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed caseload of 160 inmates by tracking and documenting pertinent information on clients using department software program/SOMS.
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Write and prepare board reports to the Board of Prison Terms summarizing all data on the inmate
- Write and prepare diagnostic evaluation reports on inmate for departmental review and for courts regarding recommendations for retention or parole of the inmate
Medical Technical Assistant/LPN
CDCR/Department Of State Hospitals
Soledad, CA
10.1996 - 10.2015
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Work with other disciplines as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide an overall treatment program for the inmate-patient.
- Perform nursing procedures such as administering medication, including oral medication and hypodermic injections
- Observed inmates'-patients' physical conditions and behaviors and reporting significant changes to a supervising registered nurse, a registered nurse, or a physician
- Recording nursing notes in the inmates'-patients' records
- Perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
LPN Utilization Management Specialist
BPS Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
01.1995 - 10.1996
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Collect clinical information required to preauthorize treatments, assess medical necessity, out-of-network services, and treatment setting appropriateness.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon UM guidelines.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Responsible for determining the best appropriate care for members suggested by internal and external sources, as well as numerous data sources and reports.
- Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through internal software program.
- Maintains relationships with physicians, healthcare service providers, and internal and external customers in order to enhance member health outcomes.
Utilization Management Coordinator
The Travelers Insurance
Tampa , FL
04.1993 - 01.1995
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon UM guidelines.
- Submitted cases for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Maintained all utilization review documentation through internal software programs.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
US Navy, Hospital Corpsman
Orlando, FL
07.1988 - 05.1992
- Provided nursing care on Med/Surg and emergency room
- Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Monthly duty as base EMT
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Wellness
CSU Monterey
Monterey, CA 09.2019 - Current
Skills
Pre-Authorization Referrals for MD visits, medical procedures and hospital admissionsundefined
Certification
LPN
Affiliations
American College of Sports Medicine/ACSM
American Academy of Physician Associates/AAPA
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Wellness
CSU Monterey
09.2019 - Current
Correctional Counselor
California Department of Corrections
10.2015 - 05.2021
Medical Technical Assistant/LPN
CDCR/Department Of State Hospitals
10.1996 - 10.2015
LPN Utilization Management Specialist
BPS Healthcare
01.1995 - 10.1996
Utilization Management Coordinator
The Travelers Insurance
04.1993 - 01.1995
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
US Navy, Hospital Corpsman
07.1988 - 05.1992
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