Registered Nurse Manager
Resume:
CAROL A. GOODWIN, R.N., B.S.N.
Victoria TX, ***05
*************@*****.***
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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