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MONIQUE C. ALLEN

Rochester,USA

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with 26 years of diverse healthcare experience. Proven ability to maintain positive relationships with healthcare professionals and deliver exceptional patient care. Demonstrates composure and professionalism in high-stress situations. Skilled in health education and patient understanding, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Care Coordinator LPN

Family Care Coordinator LPN
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Directs resident care and initiates changes in resident care routines and communicates these changes to staff and families.
  • Oversees care and support plans in conjunction with the social worker.
  • Coordinates resident assessments with social worker, the admission department, and the administrative staff to provide follow through with admissions paperwork and to ensure that all necessary admissions documentation were completed.
  • Oversight of Nurses with admissions process

Preauthorization Nurse Coordinator

AppleOne agency
Rochester, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Performs clinical reviews of medical records and/or other documentation to determine benefit coverage.
  • Completes medical review form, accurately documenting findings, and provides policy/regulatory support for determination.
  • Reviewing cases and analyzing clinical information to determine the appropriateness of coordination of care.
  • Review medical claim forms from providers for accurate ICD 10 coding and billing.

Insurance Underwriter LTC

Excellus/Med America
New York, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Performed telephonic medical history screenings (PHI) for long term care insurance products.
  • Perform risk assessments to determine client's insurability for long term care insurance.
  • Obtaining medical records for accurate assessments of medical history of applicant.
  • Interact with physicians and medical records departments to obtain accurate/current medical.
  • Adhere to all regulatory health insurance laws governing fair insurance practices.
  • Notification of decisions to agents and clients of denial and/or acceptance of applicants for insurance products.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Team Leader

Unity Health
Rochester, USA
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Provided prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients on rehabilitation, dementia, and respiratory/ventilation units.
  • Performed neurological, musculoskeletal, skin, and general medical assessments.
  • Documented patients' daily activities and progress in medical charts.
  • Administered and accounted for medications.
  • Assisted in determination and coordination of discharge needs.
  • As Team Leader, provided supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants.
  • Chosen by Public Relations to represent the hospital's UNI Campaign, which illustrates exceptional customer service to patients, families, and providers.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Adecco Health
Rochester, USA
01.1991 - 01.2001
  • Provided medical treatment and personal care services to elderly patients in various nursing homes, hospital staffing and private physician offices.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, grooming, and recreation.
  • Maintained documentation in patient's medical records regarding status, objective, assessment.

Disability Claim Examiner

Unger Disability Insurance Agency
Rochester, USA
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
  • Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
  • Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.

Education

Registered Health Information Technology -

Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York
01.2018

Associate of Science - Health Related

Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York
01.2012

Skills

  • Client records organization
  • Authorization of medical services
  • Medical-surgical expertise
  • Chronic and geriatric care
  • Medical documentation skills
  • Call answering and support
  • Client care coordination
  • Clinical assessment proficiency
  • Medication management strategies
  • Patient advocacy initiatives
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Benefits determination expertise

Certification

License Practical Nursing, LPN, Educational opportunity center, Rochester, NY, 1996

Timeline

Family Care Coordinator LPN

Family Care Coordinator LPN
07.2018 - 08.2021

Preauthorization Nurse Coordinator

AppleOne agency
01.2015 - 01.2017

Insurance Underwriter LTC

Excellus/Med America
01.2011 - 01.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Team Leader

Unity Health
01.2001 - 01.2008

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Adecco Health
01.1991 - 01.2001

Disability Claim Examiner

Unger Disability Insurance Agency
01.1985 - 01.1990

Registered Health Information Technology -

Monroe Community College

Associate of Science - Health Related

Monroe Community College