Rachel Ferrara
Cottrellville,MI
Summary
Dependable Utilization Review Nurse promoting 20 years of expertise in healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in admissions and stay reviews.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital - Macomb
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent monitoring and documentation of administered medications.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care delivery and treatment planning.
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs, telemetry readings, and interpreting data for medical staff.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely administration of medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Minimized the risk of complications for post-operative patients by closely monitoring their recovery progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Bronson Methodist Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to Telemetry patients.
- Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs, telemetry readings, and interpreting data for medical staff.
- Played a critical role in life-saving situations by quickly recognizing and responding to signs of patient deterioration or distress.
Travel Nurse Telemetry/Med-Surg
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and ensure seamless continuity of care during transitions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Utilization Review Nurse
Church Of Christ Care Center
04.2010 - 08.2022
- Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough utilization reviews and making recommendations for optimal treatment plans.
- Reduced healthcare costs through efficient utilization of resources and identification of unnecessary treatments or procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring appropriate level of care.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.
- Minimized financial risk associated with denials or payment discrepancies through diligent validation of medical necessity prior to service provision.
- Mitigated potential legal issues related to improper admission or discharge decisions by consulting with physicians regarding complex cases that required further clarification.
Charge Nurse Manager - Rehabilitation
Church Or Christ Care Center
04.2004 - 08.2022
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage and minimizing overtime costs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards through regular audits and policy updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Clair Community College
Port Huron, MI Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Oakland Community College
Waterford, MI Skills
- Records analysis
- Clinical assessment
- Utilization Management
- Healthcare regulations
- Telephonic Nursing
- Managed Care
- Infection Control
- Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital - Macomb
10.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse Telemetry
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Bronson Methodist Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Nurse Telemetry/Med-Surg
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
Utilization Review Nurse
Church Of Christ Care Center
04.2010 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse Manager - Rehabilitation
Church Or Christ Care Center
04.2004 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Clair Community College
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Oakland Community College
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