Teresa Bowers Catterlin
Monticello,IN
Summary
- Administrative Coordination: Handling insurance verification, authorization, pre-surgical documentation, and surgical scheduling.
- Clinical Support: Monitoring patient status, facilitating support groups, and acting as a patient resource before and after surgery.
- Collaboration: Working with surgeons and staff to ensure optimal patient care and quality improvement. expertise in clinical judgment, patient education, and teamwork. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bariatric RN Coordinator
IU Health Arnett
2016.10 - Current
- Navigate patient care by guiding them through pre-operative appointments, nutritional evaluations, behavioral health evaluations, and one-on-one education.
- Handle insurance verification, authorization, pre-surgical documentation, and scheduling pre and post-operative appointments.
- Monitor patient status, facilitating support groups, and acting as a patient resource before and after surgery.
- Work with surgeons and staff to ensure optimal patient care and quality improvement.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based protocols, improving adherence to clinical guidelines and enhancing patient care.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and support during their healthcare journey.
- Monitor patient status, facilitating support groups, and acting as a patient resource before and after surgery.
- Increase continuity of care by fostering strong relationships between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Floor Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
2008.12 - 2016.10
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies for pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure safety and comfort.
- Educated families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
North White Senior High
MononLPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
LafayetteAssociate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN2008-05
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Compassionate and caring
- Resource utilization
- Active listening
- Patient education
- Clear patient communication
- Self motivation
- Care coordination
- Professionalism
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Bariatric RN Coordinator
IU Health Arnett
2016.10 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
2008.12 - 2016.10
High School Diploma -
North White Senior High
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Kokomo