Nurse with over 10 years of experience excels in care plan development, patient care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse healthcare settings, currently serving as a Utilization Review Case Manager.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Review Case Manager
Ascension
Austin, TX
12.2023 - Current
Concurrent reviews of medical records during active episodes of inpatient, and observation level of care.
Collaborated with physicians, case managers and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
Conducted retrospective reviews of medical cases as needed to evaluate appropriateness of care provided.
Proficient with IQ and MCG screening.
Pediatric Hospice RN Case Manager
Ascension
Austin, Texas
04.2023 - 12.2023
Assess patient conditions, monitored behaviors and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implement outlined treatment plans.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Register Nurse II
Ascension SMCA
Austin, TX
01.2014 - 04.2023
Identified potential complications resulting from pregnancy or delivery that require further intervention or evaluation.
Provided emotional support to new mothers dealing with issues such as anxiety or fear associated with the birthing process.
Monitored infants for signs of infection or other health issues.
Registered Nurse, Senior
Austin Public Health
Austin, TX
08.2020 - 03.2023
Phone triage for Covid-19 reporting from childcare centers
APH Covid-19 protocol implementation/guidance
Training of new nurses within this role
Pediatric RN
Grow Pediatrics
Austin, TX
05.2015 - 12.2018
Assessment and care of the pediatric patient in a clinic setting