NaShundra Reed
Registered Nurse
Canton,MS
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with 10+ years in perioperative care, including operating room, burns/plastics, and endoscopy. Strong background in critical patient care and advocacy for diverse populations. Recently moved into utilization review, adept at conducting thorough case reviews using clinical criteria. Looking to leverage clinical experience and analytical skills in a challenging healthcare management role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Review Nurse
Telligen
12.2023 - Current
- Execute utilization review (UR) and medical management for a wide range of services, including prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews for inpatient, outpatient, and surgical cases.
- Provide independent clinical review decisions based on contract, state, and URAC requirements to determine the appropriateness and quality of care.
- Refer cases that fail to meet established criteria to peer reviewers and serve as the primary liaison among reviewers, providers, facilities, and subscribers.
- Maintain meticulous documentation of clinical information supporting all decisions within the workflow system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Traveling/Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)
Totalmed Staffing Agency
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Completed multiple short-term contracts across various Mississippi facilities (e.g., Merit Health Rankin, Anderson Regional Medical Center, St. Dominic’s Hospital), demonstrating immediate adaptability to new teams and protocols.
- Specialized in diverse surgical fields including General, Ortho, Plastics/Burns, Neuro, Endoscopy, and Trauma.
- Consistently verified correct patient, procedure, and site in the holding area per institutional policy.
Perioperative and Specialty Registered Nurse (RN)
Various Facilities (UMMC, Merit Health Central)
10.2014 - 04.2023
- Operating Room Burn Nurse, Merit Health Central (2014-2022): Coordinated and executed comprehensive perioperative care for patients undergoing complex Plastics and Burns Reconstruction procedures.
- PEDS OR Nurse, UMMC-Sanderson OR (2022-2023): Served as a dedicated advocate for pediatric surgical patients, ensuring all needs were met from holding to PACU.
- Endo/PV Nurse, University Mississippi Medical Center (2017): Performed pre- and post-procedure care for endoscopy and peripheral vascular patients, assisting with conscious sedation and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated directly with Surgeons, CRNAs, and Techs to anticipate needs, ensuring sterile fields, and confirming accurate specimen collection and labeling for laboratory submission.
- Assisted CRNAs with patient induction, including applying all monitoring devices (B/P cuffs, pulse oximeters, EKG leads) and assisting with intubation.
Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Mid-delta Home Health & Hospice
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed an assigned patient caseload, executing full spectrum of home health services including Start of Care, Resumption of Care, Discharges, Recertifications, and Routine visits.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, vital sign monitoring, and determined necessary interdisciplinary services to achieve maximum patient potential.
- Executed advanced skills such as administering IV antibiotics, managing wound vacs, performing complex dressing changes, and providing patient/caregiver education.
PRN Nursing Supervisor
Madison County Nursing Home
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised all floor staff across multiple shifts, managing daily facility staffing, including addressing and covering call-outs to maintain required coverage.
- Provided direct assistance with client care (medication administration, bathing, feeding) and conducted routine rounds on all clients three times per day.
Surgical Technician
GI Associates & Endoscopy Center
01.2007 - 08.2014
- Processed and prepared endoscopic suites, meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and calibrating scopes and equipment in strict adherence to manufacturer and facility standards.
- Supported physicians and Registered Nurses during procedures, ensuring all necessary devices were applied to monitor vital signs and positioning/transporting patients safely.
Education
Academic Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05-2014
Academic Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
Virginia College
Jackson, MS06-2006
EMT-B Certification - undefined
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05-2002
High School Diploma - undefined
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
Canton, MS05-2000
Skills
Utilization review methodologies Concurrent, prospective, and retrospective assessments Compliance with URAC and state regulations Contractual compliance knowledge Application of InterQual and MCG standards
EHR documentation expertise Leadership skills Supervisory experience Patient and caregiver education Adaptability
Timeline
Review Nurse
Telligen
12.2023 - Current
Traveling/Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)
Totalmed Staffing Agency
04.2023 - 10.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Mid-delta Home Health & Hospice
09.2018 - 05.2019
Perioperative and Specialty Registered Nurse (RN)
Various Facilities (UMMC, Merit Health Central)
10.2014 - 04.2023
PRN Nursing Supervisor
Madison County Nursing Home
08.2014 - 01.2016
Surgical Technician
GI Associates & Endoscopy Center
01.2007 - 08.2014
Academic Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Meridian Community College
Academic Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
Virginia College
EMT-B Certification - undefined
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL