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Shannon Mowdy

Registered Nurse
Meridian,MS

Work History

Registered Nurse

Meridian Oncology Associates
03.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with oncologists to develop targeted treatment plans for patients with various cancer types and stages.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
  • Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments and nursing techniques.
  • Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
  • Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
  • Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients requiring prior authorizations.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of medical records, identifying necessary documentation to support prior authorization requests.
  • Expedited urgent requests for prior authorization, ensuring timely access to critical medical treatments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both patients and healthcare professionals, addressing concerns related to the prior authorization process.

Registered Nurse

Rush Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2022
  • Managed caseloads of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
  • Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, promoting trust between nurse and patient through compassionate virtual interactions.
  • Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessment, identification of potential issues, and prompt intervention via telehealth consultations.

Medical Assistant/Transcriptionist

Rush Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2018
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
  • Assisted with billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate insurance claims and patient invoicing.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information, ensuring client trust and privacy.
  • Adapted quickly to new technology platforms and software programs introduced within the workplace, enhancing overall efficiency levels.
  • Followed specific guidelines and style rules to meet clients' requirements and maintain consistency.
  • Enhanced transcription accuracy by diligently proofreading and editing final documents.
  • Strived to deliver transcribed documents to appropriate personnel on time to increase chances of future collaboration.
  • Used headsets and transcribing software to take dictation of medical documents.
  • Consistently met or exceeded established productivity goals while maintaining a high level of accuracy across all completed assignments.
  • Effectively prioritized workload to balance multiple projects concurrently without compromising quality or deadline adherence.
  • Reviewed completed reports for proper formatting, grammar, and sentence structure.
  • Verified accuracy of transcribed material prior to finalization.
  • Stayed current with industry terminology to provide accurate transcription services.

Education

ADN - Nursing

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
12.2017

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation and charting

Strong clinical judgment

Patient and family advocacy

Complex Problem-solving

EMR / EHR

Setting up referrals

Data entry and management

ICD-10 coding

Workers' compensation forms

Transcription

Knowledgeable in McKesson, Epic, Cerna, Nextgen

Medical coding and abstracting

Teamwork and collaboration

Peer to Peer reviews

Drug utilization review

Organizational skills

Prescription verification

Interpreting and processing medication orders

End-of-life care

Diagnostic test interpretation

Palliative care

Targeted therapy expertise

Cancer patient management

Immunotherapy

Oncology treatment planning

Cancer care coordination

Side effects management

CPR/AED

Telephonic triage

Symptom assessment

Lab results reporting

Telephone consultations

Evidence-based protocols

prior authorizations

Certification

  • AED Certification
  • RN License
  • Compact State Nurse License
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Meridian Oncology Associates
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Rush Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2022

Medical Assistant/Transcriptionist

Rush Hospital
05.2005 - 01.2018

ADN - Nursing

Meridian Community College

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Work Availability

monday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Languages

English
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