Registered Nurse
TAWANDA LEWIS
HSHS Medical Group Occupational Health & Wellness
Decatur,IL
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Registered NurseWork Comp Case ManagerCase Manager
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Location Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Location:
Decatur, IL, US
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$100000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefits401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid sick leave4-day work week
14
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care, promotion & restoration of health. Offering compassionate care, reliable advocacy, and smooth delivery of care for the patient and all parties involved.
Work History
RN Work Comp Case Manager
5 Years 5 Months- Delivered occupational health assessments, injury triage, and return-to-work support for employee populations.
- Coordinated pre-employment screenings, respirator fit testing, and surveillance exams accurately.
- Educated employees on wellness programs, injury prevention, and worksite health compliance requirements.
- Documented clinical encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in electronic health recording
- Conducted peer-to-peer discussions with payers to clarify care plans and criteria.
- Conducted thorough reviews of medical records, identifying necessary documentation to support prior authorization requests.
- Coordinated patient referrals across specialty services, ensuring timely scheduling and continuity of care.
- Documented referral activity in electronic medical records, maintaining compliant and organized case tracking.
Inpatient Case Manager
3 Years 9 Months- Reviewed medical necessity and continued stay criteria to guide utilization management decisions.
- Coordinated inpatient discharge plans with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, timely transitions.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and social workers to align care plans and patient needs.
- Arranged post-acute referrals, durable medical equipment, and community resources for discharge readiness.
- Documented care coordination activities accurately in medical records and case management systems.
- Identified barriers to discharge and resolved placement, coverage, or transportation issues proactively.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, follow-up care, and available support services.
ARC Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
4 Years 6 Months- Linked patients and families to community resources, behavioral health services, and post-acute care options.
- Coordinated patient care assignments, balancing acuity, staffing, and unit priorities for safe daily operations.
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance, coaching, and support for consistent clinical performance.
- Communicated with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to resolve care concerns promptly.
- Monitored patient status changes, escalating issues and initiating interventions to maintain safety.
- Enforced hospital policies, infection control standards, and regulatory compliance across assigned unit.
- Reviewed admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring accurate handoff and documentation flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Restorative Certification
Skills
Work Comp & Inpatient Case Management; Acute Care Nursing; Rehabilitation & Restorative Nursing; Home Health Nursing; Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Surgical Nursing; Geriatric Nursing; Pediatric Nursing; Community Health Nursing; Public Health Nursing; Endoscopy & Outpatient Surgical Nursing.
Utilization Management
Medical Record Keeping
BLS Certification
Interests
Hobby #1 Poetry
Hobby #2 Billiards
Hobby #3 Laughing
Hobby #4 Spending time with family
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse, BSN
Timeline
RN Work Comp Case Manager
HSHS Medical Group Occupational Health & Wellness
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Inpatient Case Manager
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2021Read More
ARC Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2017Read More
Lincoln Land Community College
Restorative Certification
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Mennonite College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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