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RHONDA GAY, RN
Tupelo
Work Preference
Summary
Highly experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with over 28 years of experience in Medical-Surgical (M/S), Telemetry, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Psychiatric (Psych), and Long-Term Care settings, including experience with LTAC-level patient care and clinical coordination. Proven ability to provide comprehensive care for diverse patient populations, including adult and geriatric, and proficient in multiple Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems like Epic and Cerner. Experienced in managing high patient ratios in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Self-motivated professional promoting attention to detail and the drive to resolve issues effectively. Calm and poised in the most stressful environments. Seeking the opportunity to join new organization in the role of Utilization Review Nurse.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
Tupelo Nursing and Rehab
Tupelo
07.2025 - Current
- Directed patient care and operational workflow for a unit serving over 30 geriatric and rehabilitation patients.
- Supervised nursing and support staff, including delegation of tasks and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and emergent care situations while maintaining high standards of quality patient care.
RN Clinical Coordinator
Methodist Senior Services
Tupelo
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversaw the clinical operations and management of 5 individual long-term care 'Greenhouses,' providing comprehensive geriatric care for approximately 60 patients.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and promoting high-quality patient outcomes across all units.
- Supervised and mentored clinical staff within the assigned Greenhouses, fostering a collaborative and high-performance care environment.
Travel Psych RN
Prime Care Nursing
Tupelo
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed an adult and geriatric psychiatric patient population in an 8-bed unit (1:8 ratio).
- Provided direct and comprehensive psychiatric care and utilized strong crisis intervention skills.
Staff M/S RN (Long-Term Care/Ventilator Specialty)
Oxford Health Care
Jackson
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Provided medical-surgical care for adult and geriatric patients (1:6 ratio) in a 32-bed unit.
- Specialized in the care of Acute/Chronic Ventilator Patients, providing LTAC-level care.
- Utilized Epic EMR for comprehensive documentation and patient care management.
PRN M/S, Tele RN
Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital
Germantown
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Executed M/S and Telemetry nursing duties in a Trauma Level II facility (1:5 ratio).
- Supported PCU and ICU units, floating an average of two shifts per month.
- Documented patient care using the Cerner EMR system.
Staff M/S RN
Greenwood Laflore Hospital
Jackson
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Delivered M/S care in a Trauma Level IV facility (1:5 ratio).
- Cross-trained and floated to the PCU four times per month.
- Utilized Epic EMR for all patient care and documentation.
Travel RN ICU
St Francis Bartlett
Bartlett
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Cared for an all-population patient base in a Trauma Level III ICU (1:2 critical care ratio).
- Floated to the Emergency Room (ER) three times per month to provide support.
- Experienced with both McKesson and Epic EMR systems.
Education
Utilization Review Nurse
Marie Peppers Online Course Learning
01.2023 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MSSome College (No Degree) - Marketing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MSSkills
- M/S
- Telemetry
- ICU
- Psychiatric Nursing
- LTAC
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Geriatric Care
- RN Charge Nurse
- Clinical Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- Ventilator Management (Acute/Chronic)
- Trauma Care (Levels II, III, and IV experience)
- Epic
- Cerner
- McKesson
- Utilization review
- Patient assessment
- Quality assurance
- Epic EMR
- Regulatory compliance
- Care coordination
- Clinical supervision
- Patient advocacy
- Data analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Medicare
- Patient care plans
- Physician consultations
- Inpatient care
- Quality improvement
- Plan of care support
- Medicaid
- Documentation and reporting
- Discharge planning
- Patient transfers and transitions
- HIPAA compliance
- Prior authorization
- Clinical assessment
- Discharge planning coordination
- Compliance procedures
- Healthcare regulations
- Managed care
- Community program referrals
- Critical care nursing
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Unencumbered MS Multistate License, 12/24
- AHA BLS, 02/26
- AHA ACLS, 02/26
- AHA PALS, 02/26
Skills And Proficiencies
M/S, Telemetry, ICU, Psychiatric Nursing, LTAC, Rehabilitation Nursing, Geriatric Care, RN Charge Nurse, Clinical Coordination, Staff Supervision, Interdisciplinary Team Leadership, Ventilator Management (Acute/Chronic), Trauma Care (Levels II, III, and IV experience), Epic, Cerner, McKesson
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
Tupelo Nursing and Rehab
07.2025 - Current
RN Clinical Coordinator
Methodist Senior Services
12.2024 - 07.2025
Travel Psych RN
Prime Care Nursing
11.2023 - 03.2024
Utilization Review Nurse
Marie Peppers Online Course Learning
01.2023 - 04.2023
Staff M/S RN (Long-Term Care/Ventilator Specialty)
Oxford Health Care
07.2018 - 10.2023
PRN M/S, Tele RN
Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital
07.2018 - 10.2023
Staff M/S RN
Greenwood Laflore Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2018
Travel RN ICU
St Francis Bartlett
09.2012 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Northeast Mississippi Community College