Case Manager Utilization Review Registered Nurse

--CASE MANAGER UTILIZATION REVIEW REGISTERED NURSE--

Dedicated, reliable, and compassionate healthcare professional, offering extensive experience in providing effectual nursing care and support to patients in a variety of settings

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Nursing Core Processes Patient Care and Education Technical Proficiency Cross-functional Collaboration

Training and Development Growth and Development Impact

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Critical Care Staff Registered Nurse

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Magnet Designated Hospital, Level II Trauma Center, Plano, TX Mar 2013–Sep 2018

Provided pre- and post-operative care to complex critically ill patients with multi-organ failure, such as sepsis, cardiac arrest, heart disease, respiratory failure/pulmonary disease, trauma, stroke, and psychiatric conditions including alcohol and substance abuse

Offered hands-on support with the immediate recovery of post-operative cardiothoracic and neurosurgical patients

Demonstrated experience in facilitating medication administration and reconciliation based on physician’s instruction; utilizing National Institute of Health Stroke Scale; as well as in providing conscious sedation

Proactively performed advanced hemodynamic tracking and titration of multiple vasoactive infusions through Swan-Ganz catheter, arterial lines, and Svo2 monitoring

Collaborated with social workers to address needs of patients

Earned the Gold Level Beacon Award for excellent performance and professionalism

Critical Care Staff Registered Nurse Rapid Response Team Registered Nurse

Baylor Medical Center, Garland, TX Jun 2009–Mar 2013

Conducted patient and family education to engage them in developing patient’s plan of care, as well as discuss end-of-life processes and palliative care

Served as integral member of the Rapid Response Team within Baylor Medical Center

Gained recognition for going above and beyond for a patient and his family in Baylor Medical Center

Rendered assistance with sterile procedures, such as central and arterial line insertions

Observed strict adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

Played a key role as preceptor to students on clinical operations

Critical Care Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Center Hospital, Level II Trauma Center, Odessa, TX Apr 2008–Jun 2009

Displayed strong command in utilizing McKesson, Epic EMR, and MEDITECH systems for computer charting and documentation

Exemplified expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite and Apple iOS

Obtained knowledge in the use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and NxStage System One

Critical Care Staff and Charge Registered Nurse

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Magnet Designated Hospital, Dallas, TX Jun 2004–Apr 2008

Collaborated with a social worker to coordinate transfer of patients to other facilities, such as long-term acute care (LTAC), skilled nursing facility (SNF), hospice, and/or rehab

Interfaced with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners on orders, critical lab results, and/or changes in patient’s condition

Conducted staff training on the transition of manual processes to Epic EMR

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Associate of Science in Nursing: Collin College, McKinney, TX

License Registered Nurse: State of Texas (Valid Until: Apr 2020)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, For Renewal Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, For Renewal

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Trauma Care after Resuscitation (TCAR) Course

ACTIVITIES

Camp Gladiator (Fitness Community)

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