Tessa Rupp
Registered Nurse
Norwalk,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Lorain
Lorain, Ohio
04.2024 - Current
- Provided education and support to patients on childbirth topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, and infant care.
- Counseled families on the risks associated with various birthing.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted with Cesarean sections when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in patient conditions or treatments needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as preterm labor or abnormal fetal heart rates.
Massage Therapist
Bold Beauty Bar & Extensions
Norwalk, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process, resulting in increased efficiency for both therapists and clients.
- Boosted repeat business through outstanding customer service and personalized massage experiences.
- Expanded knowledge of various modalities through continuing education courses, enhancing skillset as a therapist.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Sandusky, OH
06.2022 - Current
- Effectively managed multiple priorities while maintaining strict adherence to established deadlines, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional clinical documentation services.
- Championed ongoing staff development by conducting regular educational sessions on clinical documentation best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring accurate and complete medical records through timely and efficient documentation practices.
- Improved clinical documentation quality by conducting thorough reviews and providing feedback to healthcare providers.
- Contributed to revenue optimization by identifying opportunities for appropriate clinical documentation
- Identified discrepancies in documentation with providers and resolved inconsistencies in a timely manner.
Prior Authorization Nurse
Anthem
Remote
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations pertaining to protected health information when handling confidential documents related to patient care.
- Supported organizational initiatives focused on improving patient access to care by providing expert guidance on the prior authorization process.
- Conducted thorough reviews of medical records, identifying necessary documentation to support prior authorization requests.
- Expedited urgent requests for prior authorization, ensuring timely access to critical medical treatments.
- Interpreted benefit plans, medical necessity criteria, policy language, and state regulations for proper utilization of services covered under a health plan.
- Collaborated with physicians' offices regarding pending authorizations and communicated any changes in requirements due to new regulations or policies.
Utilization Review Nurse
Fisher Titus Medical Center
Norwalk, OH
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Participated in performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance service delivery while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Supported organizational growth and development through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to organizational success by providing expert advice on medical necessity criteria and evidence-based practices in utilization review nursing.
- Mitigated potential legal issues related to improper admission or discharge decisions by consulting with physicians regarding complex cases that required further clarification.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Fisher Titus Medical Center
Norwalk, OH
10.2012 - 07.2020
- Assisted in the successful delivery of babies by closely monitoring vital signs and collaborating with physicians.
- Reduced hospital readmissions related to postpartum complications by conducting thorough discharge planning assessments and developing comprehensive home care instructions for patients.
- Enhanced the birthing experience for patients with various labor support techniques such as breathing exercises, position changes, and comfort measures.
- Continuously updated professional skills by attending workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities focused on advances in maternal-child healthcare.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH05.2012
Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy
Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage
Cleveland, OH05.2006
Skills
- Multitasking
- Common sense
- Adaptability
- Professional Demeanor
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Team player
- BLS/CPR
- HIPAA Compliance
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- NRP Certified
Quote
A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.
Grace Hopper
Timeline
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Lorain
04.2024 - Current
Massage Therapist
Bold Beauty Bar & Extensions
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Firelands Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Prior Authorization Nurse
Anthem
11.2021 - 06.2022
Utilization Review Nurse
Fisher Titus Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Fisher Titus Medical Center
10.2012 - 07.2020
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central State College
Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy
Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage
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