A dedicated RN with extensive experience in direct care and leadership. Proven ability to critically think, multitask in fast paced environments and deliver positive patient outcomes with a smile.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ADVANTAGE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
03.2018 - Current
Experienced agency RN providing competent care to culturally diverse patients in various clinical settings.
Patients level of care ranged from Med-Surg, tele, ortho, neuro, transplant, post op, step down ICU, psych, hospice, school nursing, case management, home and community.
Immense ability to identify clinical changes, provide timely interventions to promote positive patient outcomes.
Prioritized task, administered medication, treatments, wound care and documentation precisely.
Ensured safety and privacy by maintaining facility, HIPPA, and Nursing Guidelines.
Regional Float Pool RN CSRC
OCHSNER HOSPITALS
07.2021 - 04.2023
Provided competent care to patients in Med-Surg, Tele, PCU and step down level of care
Received assignments daily and floated to various Ochsner facilities throughout the Louisiana region
Documented care using Epic Computer system
Payor Relations of Louisiana / Utilization Review Manager
OCHSNER INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL/ SELECT MEDICAL
03.2020 - 11.2020
Managed daily operations of utilization department in Louisiana for Ochsner Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital and North Shore Rehabilitation Hospital.
Liaised and built relationships with providers, case managers and payors to assist in streamlining authorization process
Planned, organized, and prioritized assignments to exceed performance standards and corporate goals.
Identified opportunities for process improvement, developed new policies to decrease denials and increase overall admissions.
RN Med -Surg/ ICU/ Charge Nurse
BRIDGEPOINT CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 07.2020
Provided competent care to LTACH patients both Med-Surg and ICU level of care.
Worked as back up Charge Nurse/House supervisor
Clinical Advisor/ Senior Case Manager
HUMANA
11.2015 - 11.2019
Decreased rehospitalization and improved utilization by providing case management services and community resources, in office and telephonically.
Maintain outstanding metrics in both the Gulf South Senior Products region and nationally.
RN Med -Surg
NEW ORLEANS EAST HOSPITAL
03.2015 - 12.2017
Provided safe competent nursing care on med-surg/ telemetry/ PCU units.
RN Care Manager/ Utilization Review
PACE OF GNO
04.2015 - 11.2015
Completed accurate case reviews to determine medical necessity for patients inpatient and outpatient services.
Provided case management services to assist patients successfully remain in the community.
Case Manager RN/ RN Field Nurse
SOUTHERN QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE
09.2010 - 10.2015
Completed accurate admission, recertification, post hospitalization, and discharge assessments
Evaluated staff performance and documentation by completing chart audits and supervisory visits for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs
Timely reviewed, coded and processed Oasis documentation using Prompt Computer Software.
RN Case Manager
EGAN HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
10.2013 - 04.2015
Proficiently managed a caseload of 240-300 patients using Homecare Homebase.
Proficient knowledge of Oasis, ICD9 coding, face to face, lock date turnaround times, and timely recertification/discharge.
Identified high risk patients, placed them on high risk protocol in order to proactively treat patients prior to exacerbations, re-hospitalization. Maintained cost effective operations.
RN Weekend House Supervisor
COLONIAL OAKS LIVING CENTER
10.2010 - 09.2012
Responsible for all aspects of managing the nursing home on weekends.
Team Leader/ RN Case Manager
LHC/ OCHSNER HOME HEALTH KENNER
10.2011 - 06.2012
Managed caseload of 150 patients and supervised 15-20 employees using Homecare Homebase software.
Increased revenue improvement with accurate ICD 9 coding, timely process of paperwork and submission.
Conducted weekly case conferences, supervisory visits, and educational in-services.
Nurse Technician/ RN Neuro/Spinal/Step Down ICU/PICU
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
05.2008 - 09.2010
Cared for pediatric patients with various neurology, spinal, hematology, respiratory, oncology, critical care, and post-operative conditions.
Documented care via Cerner, Invision, Sunquest and MedAdmin computer systems.
Education
Associate of Science Nursing -
CHARITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
New Orleans, LA
12.2009
Certification
Compact RN License
Board Certified Case Manager, BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Regional Float Pool RN CSRC
OCHSNER HOSPITALS
07.2021 - 04.2023
Payor Relations of Louisiana / Utilization Review Manager
OCHSNER INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL/ SELECT MEDICAL
03.2020 - 11.2020
RN Med -Surg/ ICU/ Charge Nurse
BRIDGEPOINT CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
ADVANTAGE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
03.2018 - Current
Clinical Advisor/ Senior Case Manager
HUMANA
11.2015 - 11.2019
RN Care Manager/ Utilization Review
PACE OF GNO
04.2015 - 11.2015
RN Med -Surg
NEW ORLEANS EAST HOSPITAL
03.2015 - 12.2017
RN Case Manager
EGAN HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
10.2013 - 04.2015
Team Leader/ RN Case Manager
LHC/ OCHSNER HOME HEALTH KENNER
10.2011 - 06.2012
RN Weekend House Supervisor
COLONIAL OAKS LIVING CENTER
10.2010 - 09.2012
Case Manager RN/ RN Field Nurse
SOUTHERN QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE
09.2010 - 10.2015
Nurse Technician/ RN Neuro/Spinal/Step Down ICU/PICU
RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Support Team, Clinic Nurse Administrator), RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Team Leader at United Health Group, OptumRN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Support Team, Clinic Nurse Administrator), RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Team Leader at United Health Group, Optum