Raissa Johnson
Elara Caring
East Hartford,CT
27
years of professional experience
Improved patient care quality by effectively managing chart updates and medication administration.,Streamlined collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.,Advanced patient satisfaction through strong interpersonal communication and support.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Billing Specialist
23 Years 11 Months- Processed co-pay collections before and after surgical procedures. Assisted patients with co-pay transactions related to surgery. Supported billing operations by organizing co-pay collection activities.
- Assisted insurance companies with resolving billing inquiries and ICD-9 corrections. Contacted insurance providers to address billing discrepancies and implement ICD-9 modifications. Supported the resolution of billing issues by reaching out to insurance firms for ICD-9 adjustments.
- Face to face discussion of bills and ways to pay; Medicaid application for approval
- High contact with insurance companies daily discussion of procedures bills etc
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Skills
Collected samples for testing and analysis.
Supported health education initiatives in community outreach.
Assisted in wound care management for patients.
Facilitated accurate clinical documentation practices.
Utilized Epic Point Click Care AHT for patient management.
Conducted patient intake assessments.
Performed triage to prioritize patient care.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elara Caring
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Billing Specialist
Hartford Healthcare
07.1999 - 06.2023Read More
Porter And Chester Institute - Rocky Hill
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
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