Patricia Vermuele
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges in the area of Utilization Review. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assessment Coordinator- Behavioral Health
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
- Ensured that all documentation relating to patient care was accurate and up-to-date according to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained current knowledge of health care regulations, policies, and procedures related to utilization management.
Behavioral Health Charge RN-Contractor
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA
11.2014 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a behavioral health setting, including assessing and monitoring patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities by supervising junior nurses on the unit as well as orienting new hires.
Behavioral Health LPN/RN Floor Nurse
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs, IA
05.1999 - 11.2014
- Provided assessment, evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders in a variety of settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patients' reactions to treatments.
- Managed crisis situations by providing calming interventions while ensuring safety of both patients and staff members.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing-RN - Nursing
Southeast Iowa Community College
Creston, IA05-2010
Practical Nursing Diploma-LPN - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05-1999
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration for ongoing care and discharge planning
- Knowledge of Utilization Review
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Behavioral Health Unit Management and Leadership
- Knowledge of ICD-10/CPT Codes for Behavioral Health
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Iowa State Board of Nursing, Compact License.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Heart Association.
- Iowa Mandatory Reporter of Child and Adult Abuse
- Completion of Utilization Review 101 Course for Licensed Nurse's led by Marie Peppers
Timeline
Clinical Assessment Coordinator- Behavioral Health
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
06.2018 - Current
Behavioral Health Charge RN-Contractor
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
11.2014 - Current
Behavioral Health LPN/RN Floor Nurse
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
05.1999 - 11.2014
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Iowa State Board of Nursing, Compact License.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Heart Association.
- Iowa Mandatory Reporter of Child and Adult Abuse
- Completion of Utilization Review 101 Course for Licensed Nurse's led by Marie Peppers
Associate Degree in Nursing-RN - Nursing
Southeast Iowa Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma-LPN - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
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