Patient and patient-family-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, cardiac patient care, clinical care review, treatment care planning, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in direct patient care and insurance authorization specialties.
Hi, I’m
Tonya Kurtz
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
AmeriHealth Caritas
Clinical Care Review Nurse
04.2017 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Performed clinical care reviews for quality patient care plans and insurance authorizations.
- Provided determination communications to patients and providers accurately and timely.
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Medical University Of South Carolina
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse
08.2012 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, and disease process.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC
Associate of Science from Nursing
University Overview
- 3.8 GPA
South UniversitySavannah, GA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.2017
University Overview
- 3.9 GPA
Skills
- Direct Patient Care-Cardiac Care and Post-anesthesia Care
- Patient Care Planning and Implementation
- Patient Discharge
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient and Family Education
- Data Collection
- Precepting
Certification
IV Insertion and Administration
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Electrocardiogram Certification
In my spare time I enjoy yoga, walking the bridge, going to the beach, a spending time with family.
In my spare time I enjoy yoga, walking the bridge, going to the beach, a spending time with family.
I believe investing time in your health allows you to have the strength and ability to help others achieve their health and wellness goals.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Dedicated, hardworking, and highly motivated to bring past experience and begin a new career chapter!
Timeline
Clinical Care Review Nurse
AmeriHealth Caritas
04.2017 - 10.2023
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2012 - 02.2017
Midlands Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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