Tarah Robinson
Registered Nurse
Summary
Experienced registered nurse bringing 15+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients and their families. Dedicated RN with a proven track record of optimizing healthcare delivery through meticulous assessment of treatment plans and medical records. Possessing strong analytical skills, in-depth regulatory knowledge, and effective communication abilities to ensure quality patient care and compliance. Experienced in decision making and driving improvements in healthcare outcomes. Committed to ethical practices. Demonstrates technical proficiency and passion for optimizing resources for enhanced patient well being.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Review Nurse
Intermountain Health
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Managed over 20 cases per day (on average) for utilization reviews.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, diagnosis, and current symptoms.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills to showcase ability to analyze medical records, assess treatment plans, and identify areas for improvement in patient care.
- Understanding of healthcare regulations and ability to ensure that medical services align with industry standards and guidelines.
- Clear communication skills.
- Demonstrates a commitment to ethical practices and adherence to regulatory requirements in the healthcare industry.
- Proficiency in utilizing healthcare information systems (iCentra, Teams, Excel, etc.) that supports the utilization review process.
Operating Room Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Charge Nurse in Ambulatory Surgical Center with 8 operating rooms. Cases include but not limited to Orthopedics, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmologist, OB/GYN, Foot and Ankle, Total Joint Replacements, Urology.
- Responsible for staff assignments, operating room schedule, central sterilization, staff education, staff availability,
- Orthopedic nurse coordinator; responsible for equipment, implants and collaboration with surgeons to provide full range of orthopedic care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Basic computer skills including electronic medical charting
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
Background Investigator
Department Of State
08.2015 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references and other individuals.
- Traveled to near and far places required for collecting specific information.
- Obtained background check data on characters, financial statuses and personal histories.
- Reviewed and analyzed detailed records.
- Documented information and submitted detailed reports.
- Performed financial background checks.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of records.
Registered Nurse
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
09.2008 - 03.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Resolves patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Maintains cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, building rapport, participating in team problem solving methods.
- Clinical Nursing experience.
- Basic computer skills including electronic medical charting.
Registered Nurse
Carolina East Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
- Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards.
- Following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records, maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs, maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Participate in team problem-solving methods, contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Lead floor in computer system information, trained departments on computer charting, lead RN for computer charting, charge nurse, mentor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2005
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Analytical Skills
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Healthcare Regulations
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Proficiency
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Utilization Review Nurse
Intermountain Health
04.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
08.2018 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2016 - 08.2018
Background Investigator
Department Of State
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
09.2008 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Carolina East Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
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