Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience managing complex caseloads across: Pre-Op/ PACU, OB - C-Section Recovery, Case Management, Utilization Review, Workers’ Compensation, Medicare/Medicaid Opioid compliance, LTC/SNF, Public Speaker Educator. Highly Skilled and Experienced in: Care Coordination, Medical Record Analyses, Delineation from Standards of care, Causation Recognized for Strong Collaboration, Adaptability, and Effective Communication Consistently delivers positive outcomes through Teamwork, Time Management, and Problem-Solving
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time RN
Stonebridge Long-Term Care Facility
Westphalia, MO
01.2025 - Current
Provides high-quality, patient-centered care in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans.
Conducts comprehensive, ongoing assessments and prioritizes interventions using clinical judgment, promptly reporting condition changes to ensure timely, appropriate care.
Full-time RN, Primary Care Clinic
Capital Region Medical Hospital / University of Missouri Hospital
Jefferson City, MO
01.2024 - 01.2024
Streamlined admission workflows and conducted focused assessments to identify patient needs, ensure timely interventions, and maintain continuity of care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, administering medications and monitoring responses to support safe, effective treatment outcomes.
Full-time RN, Urgent Care Clinic
Capital Region Medical Hospital
Jefferson City, MO
01.2022 - 01.2023
Triaged patients and prioritized interventions using clinical judgment, assessing acuity, and collaborating with care teams to support evidence-based plans.
Administered medications safely, monitored for adverse responses, and provided clear patient and caregiver education to promote safe, effective care.
Full-time RN, Field Case Manager (Worker’s Comp)
Paradigm Corp
Orlando, FL
01.2022 - 01.2022
Reviewed jurisdiction guidelines, medical records, and evidence-based practices to evaluate treatment necessity, monitor progress toward maximum medical improvement or return to work, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Coordinated care with adjusters, employers, claimants, providers, and multidisciplinary teams, serving as liaison between patients, families, insurance carriers, and healthcare professionals to manage complex cases and streamline communication.
Advocated for patients by navigating complex insurance systems, connecting them with appropriate resources and services, and ensuring timely access to necessary treatments while minimizing financial burden.
Full-time RN, Case Management/Utilization Review Nurse
UF Health Rehab Hospital
Gainesville, FL
01.2021 - 01.2021
Managed daily caseloads of 15-20 patients (CVA, TBI, cardiac, ortho, COVID-19), conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care and case management plans, and coordinating multidisciplinary care to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and continuity of service.
Created discharge and transition plans with insurance compliance, facilitating communication among patients, providers, and community resources to support safe discharge – often to home within two weeks of admission.
Led weekly team meetings to review case updates, strategize solutions, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining accurate, compliant documentation and confidentiality standards.
Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering informed decision-making, monitoring case progress closely, and adjusting strategies as patient needs evolved to achieve positive outcomes.
Full-time RN, Case Mgmt/Utilization Review Nurse
State Of Missouri
Jefferson City, MO
01.2019 - 01.2021
Applied state guidelines to review and approve prior authorizations for controlled substances and high-risk medications, educating patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, facilitating timely communication with providers to prevent withdrawal risks, and implementing workflow improvements that increased case-tracking efficiency across teams by approximately 40%.
Contract RN – Pre-Op/PACU, OB Recovery, Endoscopy, Trauma
Main Coast Memorial Hospital, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Progress West Hospital, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, St. Joseph Bluffs
01.2015 - 01.2018
Education
Legal Nurse Consultant Program - undefined
Nursing Law Center
Pismo Beach, CA
01-2025
Associate Degree - RN
Lincoln University
01-2005
Skills
Applied strategic analytical skills to review medical records, treatment plans, and healthcare practices
Comprehension of workers’ compensation regulations
Possesses strong clinical judgment
Proficient in identifying deviations from SOC
Skilled in Opioid regulation compliance for Medicare/Medicaid
Meticulous attention to detail
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Full-time RN
Stonebridge Long-Term Care Facility
01.2025 - Current
Full-time RN, Primary Care Clinic
Capital Region Medical Hospital / University of Missouri Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2024
Full-time RN, Urgent Care Clinic
Capital Region Medical Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Full-time RN, Field Case Manager (Worker’s Comp)
Paradigm Corp
01.2022 - 01.2022
Full-time RN, Case Management/Utilization Review Nurse
UF Health Rehab Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2021
Full-time RN, Case Mgmt/Utilization Review Nurse
State Of Missouri
01.2019 - 01.2021
Contract RN – Pre-Op/PACU, OB Recovery, Endoscopy, Trauma
Main Coast Memorial Hospital, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Progress West Hospital, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, St. Joseph Bluffs