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Ryann Buchanan

Sanibel,FL

Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care, works well independently and as part of a team, and has experience in the training of new nurses. Capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment, adaptable, and adept at solving problems. Pediatrics, osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, cancer, wound care product troubleshooting, Parkinson's disease, and autoimmunity are areas of knowledge.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Telephonic Nurse Specialist

Fortrea
01.2019 - Current
  • Makes scheduled outbound calls and responds to inbound calls from patients and other customers regarding clinical aspects of product, product administration, and adherence to medical therapies or treatments.
  • Reviews approved therapy or treatment-related information with callers and identifies potential barriers to treatment.
  • Helps identify solutions to improve access and to help patients remain on treatment.
  • Conducts motivational interviewing and behavioral coaching calls with patients to encourage them to be adherent to their medication as prescribed.
  • Accurate documentation of all patient interactions.

Program Specialist

Labcorp
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Quickly and efficiently respond to incoming calls to identify how best to assist.
  • Conduct insurance verifications to understand if patient's prescribed therapy is eligible for coverage.
  • Coordinate prior authorizations, investigate alternative insurance coverage, or other funding sources on behalf of patients.
  • Place follow up calls and respond to enquiries from patients and/or healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Liaise with partner distributors and pharmaceutical manufacturers to request products and track shipments.

RN

Guardian Pediatrics
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Phone triage & documentation.
  • Prioritized daily schedules for 4 Pediatricians.
  • Administering vaccines.
  • Collecting health data, vital signs, and assisting with non-invasive procedures.
  • Patient/family education.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
05.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech
Muncie, IN
05.2004

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ivy Tech
Anderson, IN
2002

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Multi-task
  • Adherence to safety protocols
  • Document accurately

Affiliations

Other- RN-BSN Student Affairs Representative for Purdue North West College of Nursing

Timeline

Telephonic Nurse Specialist

Fortrea
01.2019 - Current

Program Specialist

Labcorp
10.2017 - 01.2019

RN

Guardian Pediatrics
09.2016 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ivy Tech
Ryann Buchanan