Shanita Irene Morrison

Recent Registered Nurse graduate with 16 years of Licensed Vocational Nurse experience in skilled nursing, case management, benefits administration, utilization review, concurrent and retrospective reviews. I have provided high quality health and medical care to the inmate and general private sector population, both geriatric and the young adult demographic. Extensive hands-on experience in conflict resolution, Quality Management, provider relations, insurance claims and grievance handling. Demonstrated ability to educate employees on workplace skills and policies. Well Accomplished in educating Patients on disease processes and medication compliance. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Centene Corporation/HealthNet Fresno, CA/March 2018 to August 2021

Concurrent Review Nurse II

• Proficient in the InterQual Review Process
• Onsite Concurrent Review
• Telephonic Concurrent Review
• Proficient in NCQA Guidelines
• Denial Letter Generation Process
• Weekly CalViva IDT Meetings
• Proficient in navigating the Unity documentation system
• Patient Advocacy
• Proficient in addressing Target Diagnosis.
• Proficient in onsite motivational interviewing
• ED Diversion

HealthComp

Fresno,CA|November 2017 to March 2018

Case Manager

• Precertification reviews
• Care Coordination
• Benefit assistance
• Resource referral
• Network Steerage
• Price negotiations
• Periodic Reports

Pro Home Health

Fresno, CA August 2017 to November 2017

Valley State Prison

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/
Chowchilla, CA | August 2009 to January 2017

• Code 1 Medical Response
• Assist in Medication administration/management
• Disease Process education
• Wound Care
• DME assistance/education
• Provided comprehensive screening, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative and supportive medical services to inmates, managing all facets of the nursing process to deliver high quality care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team (Pop Management), planning and managing care, including Diabetic, Wound Care, Hep C, HIV, and Asthma teaching to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Documented all elements of care in confidential patient charts, administering medical records and updating charts to sustain continuum of care.
• Trained and oriented new nurses, ensuring completion of all training and certification requirements.
• Trained and oriented new hires of OSHA guidelines.

Union Representative

• Liaised between patients and providers to provide optimal results for high risk diabetic and asthmatic population
• Liaised between union members and union leadership, communicating grievances and concerns to appropriate individuals and facilitating conflict resolution.
• Educated members on rights outlined in collective bargaining agreement, including benefits relating to health and welfare, pension, retirement, dues, and sick leave.
• Monitored and enforced provisions of collective bargaining agreement, ensuring employer compliance with agreement and federal, state, and local laws.
• Represented and defended members during investigative and arbitration reviews, managing process following established grievance, complaint, and arbitration procedures.
• Negotiated employment contracts, securing improved working environments, hours, and time off for nursing personnel. Ensured compliance of post and bid procedures, protecting members’ right to transfer within established employment classification based on seniority.

Associate of Science: Nursing, 2024 International College of Health Sciences-  Boynton Beach, FL

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration/Management, 2016 University of Phoenix – Fresno, CA 

Diploma: Vocational Nursing, 2007 Clovis Adult Education – Clovis, CA SEIU 1000 Union Training in Contract Issues, Grievance Writing, Negotiations, Meet and Confer, Member Advocacy, and Post and Bid Licensed Vocational Nurse in State of California, License: VN239308 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Intravenous Therapy/Blood Withdrawal 2008 to Current