Trisha Nelson
Ottawa,Illinois
Summary
Registered nurse and nursing leader with experience directing care teams, managing a 103-bed unit, and supporting clinic triage and patient coordination. Improved reimbursement through detailed documentation review, MDS data entry, and utilization review while maintaining accurate EMR records and timely prior authorizations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Ottawa, Illinois
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient symptoms and completed focused nursing triage.
- Documented patient details in electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for care teams.
- Taught patients and families about medications, conditions, and home care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential problems or safety issues related to patient care.
- Collaborated with departments to facilitate comprehensive patient care across the clinic.
- Arranged referrals, follow-up visits, and care instructions.
- Managed prescription refills by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork, ensuring timely access to medications for patients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in work product.
Director of Nursing
Aperion Care
Marseilles, Illinois
03.2023 - Current
- Directed nursing program, implementing new policies and procedures to enhance care delivery.
- Oversaw hiring, firing, and development of staff to ensure a skilled nursing team.
- Communicated with families, residents, and physicians to maintain strong relationships and ensure quality care.
- Led and managed a 103-bed nursing unit.
MDS Coordinator
Pleasant View Luther Home
Ottawa, Illinois
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Improved reimbursement by 7% per month through thorough review of resident documentation and evaluation.
- Oversaw data collection for 90-bed long term care facility and SNF, enhancing reimbursement accuracy.
- Entered collected data into MDS software, facilitating timely and appropriate reimbursement for facility.
- Worked closely with auxiliary staff to ensure timely and accurate assessments.
- Developed a program to educate other members of the team on the importance of appropriate documentation for reimbursement purposes.
- Conducted weekly utilization reviews to track changes in condition and ADLs, ensuring quality care.
Registered Nurse
ENT Clinic OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Assessed symptoms and documented patient histories in medical records
- Administered prescribed medications and immunizations under provider orders
- Prepared patients for ear, nose, throat examinations and procedures
- Monitored infection control practices throughout exam rooms and treatment areas
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Triaged ENT patients at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center clinic
Registered Nurse
St. Margarets Healthcare
Oglesby, Illinois
05.2013 - 04.2019
- Provided ongoing care to newborn through geriatric patients at primary care office.
- Supported physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing a high paced environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by educating patients and families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by conducting telephone triage and managing case care.
- Conducted telephone triage to assess patient needs and complete documentation.
- Coordinated Annual Medicare Wellness program, serving as primary nurse.
- Supported staff through role modeling and providing educational resources.
Registered Nurse
Family Practice Illinois Valley Community Hospital
Oglesby
05.2013 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Labor and Delivery Illinois Valley Community Hospital
Labor and delivery, Peru
05.2006 - 05.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, Illinois07-2006
Skills
- Data abstraction, clinical documentation, staff training, med/surgical, leadership, patient care management, infection control, quality improvement, Triage management, patient advocacy, care planning, Interdisciplinary coordination, Prior authorization, preventive care planning
- Electronic Medical Records: PCC, EPIC, Meditech, Meditech Expanse, Athena
- Clinic triage
- Epic charting
- Prior authorization
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- CPR/AED
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, license #041356070, expires 05/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association, expires 02/2025
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Aperion Care
03.2023 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Pleasant View Luther Home
04.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
ENT Clinic OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
St. Margarets Healthcare
05.2013 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Family Practice Illinois Valley Community Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Labor and Delivery Illinois Valley Community Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University