Tanya Wrenn
Augusta,ME
Summary
Compassionate, self motivated, Licensed Practical Nurse with greater than 20 years experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Accepts responsibilities and assignments eagerly and works effectively with other members of the healthcare team while exhibiting a positive attitude. Enjoys providing patient and family education, collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, and direct patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED Utilization Review Nurse
State of Maine, Dept. of Health & Human Services
Augusta , Maine
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated with case managers to facilitate timely discharge planning and transition of care.
- Analyzed utilization data to identify patterns and make recommendations for cost-effective care delivery.
- Documented all utilization review activities, findings, and decisions in patient records and databases.
- Generated reports related to utilization management activities such as length of stay trends, denials rates.
- Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
LPN Care Manager
Belgarde Regional Health Center
Belgrade, ME
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and formulate recommendations.
- Conducted home visits when necessary to assess home environment safety concerns or provide follow-up care instructions.
- Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
- Provided education to patients on self-management of chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with case managers, discharge planners, social workers, and other team members to facilitate transitions between levels of care.
- Educated families on disease processes and treatments options available to their loved ones.
Urology Nurse
Ackerman Urology
Jacksonville , FL
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared equipment for surgery and assisted surgeons during operative procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored the effectiveness of prescribed medication regimens, adjusting dosages as needed based on results of lab tests or symptoms reported by the patient.
Pediatric LPN
All Kids Care of Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Counseled parents on issues related to their child's illness or injury.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations involving pediatric patients.
- Educated staff members on best practices for providing care to pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
LPN Visiting Nurse
VNA Home Health
Webster, MA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound care, medication administration, and health education.
- Instructed family members on proper techniques for administering medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans that addressed medical needs and social concerns.
- Utilized electronic medical records software for documentation of patient visits and progress notes.
- Identified potential problems related to discharge planning following hospitalization or rehabilitation stay.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient status updates or changes in condition.
LPN
Care One Nursing Home
Millbury , MA
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medication administration and documentation.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
Visiting Nurse
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
Webster , MA
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Instructed patients in proper self-care techniques such as medication administration or wound dressing changes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving life threatening conditions or potential harm to the patient or others.
- Provided education about resources available for long term management of chronic illnesses.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA07.2018
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Salter College
West Boylston, MA05.2009
Phlebotomy And EKG Tech -
Boyce Health Care Ins.
West Boylston, MA01.2007
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management/ Health Education
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Discharge Planning
- Medication reconciliation
- Care Plan Development
- Surgical Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Community Program Referrals
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Utilization review
- Care coordination
- Triage assessment
- Electronic health records management
Certification
- Compact Licensed Practical Nurse 5252985
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ED Utilization Review Nurse
State of Maine, Dept. of Health & Human Services
04.2024 - 01.2025
LPN Care Manager
Belgarde Regional Health Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Urology Nurse
Ackerman Urology
04.2023 - 07.2023
Pediatric LPN
All Kids Care of Orange Park
05.2022 - 03.2023
LPN Visiting Nurse
VNA Home Health
04.2021 - 12.2021
LPN
Care One Nursing Home
10.2018 - 03.2021
Visiting Nurse
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
08.2016 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Salter College
Phlebotomy And EKG Tech -
Boyce Health Care Ins.
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