Dedicated Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch patient , responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency responses.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair Salon Manager
On the Edge Salon
Roanoke, VA
06.2022 - Current
Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
Ordered, displayed and maintained supplies.
Opened salon to prepare for daily demands by setting up registers, counting totals and organizing all needed supplies.
Registered Nurse
Monte Vista Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
06.2010 - 06.2020
Rn Utilization Review Responsibilities:
Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
Reviewed patient admissions to determine medical necessity as directed by Acute inpatient criteria.
Applied medical criteria and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations
Collaborated with Leadership in group meetings to identify issues and find cost-effective solutions.
Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for services delivered to patients.
Managed processes pertaining to denials and potential denials as outlined by insurance carriers.
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
St Rose Hospital Siena
Las Vegas, NV
06.2000 - 09.2009
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
RN Case Manager for Workers Compensation
CCSI
Las Vegas, NV
12.1999 - 08.2006
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Reviewed claims for medical payments.
Gathered and documented evidence to support medical claims.
Conducted detailed bill reviews to implement sound expense control.
LPN Charge Nurse
IHS of Henderson
Henderson, NV
10.1996 - 12.1999
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Parkway Medical Hospital
Miami, FL
06.1993 - 09.1996
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05.2002
Diploma - BeautySchool
Rudy N Kelley School of Hair Design
Virginia Beach, VA
09.1987
Lpn Training CCorticate - Lpn Training
Career Dynamics Institute
Las Vegas, NV
Skills
Adaptable and Flexible
Emergency Interventions
Medical Histories and Assessments
Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
Attention to Detail
Task and Work Prioritization
Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Hair Salon Manager
On the Edge Salon
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Monte Vista Hospital
06.2010 - 06.2020
Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse
St Rose Hospital Siena
06.2000 - 09.2009
RN Case Manager for Workers Compensation
CCSI
12.1999 - 08.2006
LPN Charge Nurse
IHS of Henderson
10.1996 - 12.1999
Medical-Surgical LPN
Parkway Medical Hospital
06.1993 - 09.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Diploma - BeautySchool
Rudy N Kelley School of Hair Design
Lpn Training CCorticate - Lpn Training
Career Dynamics Institute
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