CAROL A. GOODWIN, R.N., B.S.N.

Victoria TX, ***05

361-***-****

361-***-****

acfe6u@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Currently working part-time as Account Manager for Lighthouse Properties

Medical Cost Management

(Chicago, Illinois 2/12 – 8/31/13)

Case Manager

• Worked from an independent home office setting for a medical review company based in

Chicago.

Duties Include:

• Conducting medical reviews to determine medical necessity for treatments, therapies, durable

medical equipment, Home Health services and SNF admissions

• Maintaining a large inventory of approximately 200 participants through computer data system

• Researching medical guidelines for precertification for appropriate standard of care treatment

• Collaborating with health care providers, vendors and physicians to ensure high quality/cost-

effective treatment

• Negotiating with therapists/vendors to avoid or reduce services that are not deemed medically

appropriate by evidence based practice

• Calculating cost savings for the company pertaining to success of negotiation

The Surgery Center

(Victoria, TX from 10/02 until 1/12)

Registered Nurse

• Worked as a perioperative case manager and as a staff nurse in Pre-op

• Cross-trained in all areas of the center including Recovery Room and Operating Room

• Care for pediatric and adult patients of diverse backgrounds

Duties include:

• Assessing and interviewing patients

• Reviewing diagnostic studies and lab reports to determine eligibility and for outpatient surgery

• Providing care to ensure positive patient outcomes

• Extensive patient education

• Developing plans to maximize profits while improving quality of care

• Organizing routines to improve the transitioning of patients through each department to utilize

company time most proficiently

• Manage unpredictable schedules to enhance company profits

• Collaborate with physicians and staff to improve quality of care and proficiency

CAROL A. GOODWIN, RN, BSN

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Citizens Medical Center

(Victoria, TX form 5/02 until 10/03)

Pediatric RN

• Worked as a registered nurse in Pediatrics and Nursery

• Applied the nursing process to the pediatric population

• Collaborated with physicians and family members to develop a plan of care patients

VISD School District

(Victoria, TX from 2/02 until 5/02)

School Nurse

• Worked as a substitute school nurse temporarily for the V.I.S.D.

• Served in several schools including the high school, middle school, and elementary campuses

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

B.D.K. Drilling Company in Victoria, TX as a Payroll/Insurance Administrator (ADP, OSHA reports)

First Victoria National Bank in Victoria, TX as a Bookkeeper

EDUCATION

University of Houston – Victoria

Graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing in 12/2009

Victoria College

Graduated in 12/2001 with Associates Degree in Nursing

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS

OTHER SKILLS

Computer proficient in Microsoft office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

CAROL A. GOODWIN, RN, BSN

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HONORS AND AWARDS

Graduated Cum Laude from University of Houston- Victoria in December 2009

Made Dean’s list in the Spring of 2009 and again in the Fall of 2009

Awarded scholarships from the Lillie Johnson Scholarship Fund and from the Victoria Lions Club in

2009.

Awarded Membership of the UHV School of Nursing Honor Society in November 2010.

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