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Watona Mair

Stillwater,OK

Summary

Hardworking Prior Authorization Specialist with successful background working closely with insurance company representatives to gain preapproval for procedures and testing. Detail-oriented performer with over 10 years of managing documentation. Considered team player with exemplary multitasking skills. Ca-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

LVN Authorization Specialist

Seaport Scripps Home Health
San Diego, CA
10.2020 - Current
  • Cross trained in HI and Supplies
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Submit clinical documentation for authorization approval for all disciplines.
  • Use of multiple websites for insurance verification and obtain authorization
  • HIPPA COMLIANT
  • Verified accurate NOMNC forms for clinicians

LVN

Scripps Home Health
San Diego, CA
09.2006 - 09.2020
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Transitioned from being a field nurse to an in office Insurance Specialist recruited by Home Health Administrator
  • Cross trained in supply, HI and Intake procedures.
  • Maintained professional relationships with insurance companies and all of their websites while seeking insurance verification and authorization

Education

LPN License - Licensed Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
04.1995

High School Diploma -

Athens High School
Athens, WI
06.1974

Skills

  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Patient Data Gathering
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Collecting Vitals
  • Digital filing
  • Customer inquiries
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active Listening
  • Authorization process

Accomplishments

Graduate of the Employee 100 Program at Scripps Hospitals


Certified to do venipuncture

Proficient in wound vac care

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • Venipuncture Training - 1 day certification
  • CPR
  • Wound Vac Applications

Timeline

LVN Authorization Specialist

Seaport Scripps Home Health
10.2020 - Current

LVN

Scripps Home Health
09.2006 - 09.2020

LPN License - Licensed Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Athens High School
  • Venipuncture Training - 1 day certification
  • CPR
  • Wound Vac Applications
Watona Mair