Takara Butler Whitfield RN, MSN, MHA

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Zachary, LA. 70791

225-***-****

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Objective:

To secure a responsible career opportunity as a highly skilled nurse leader with an extensive understanding of the multifaceted healthcare system with dedication to the improvement of this organization at the highest level of quality and competency.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse 15 years

Louisiana State Licensure

Nurse Educator

Managed Care Experience/Medicaid Resource Navigation

Supervisory & Manager Experience

Multidisciplinary Team

Change Agent

Leadership Training

Misson and Vision Oriented

Diverse Clinical and Administrative Nursing Knowledge

Budget, Resource Procurement, Cost Analysis, Audit Review

Creation, Facilitation and Implementation of Policies, Procedures and Resources

Professional Experience:

Maintains professional growth and development

Communicates clearly and concisely with physicians and other health care providers from the nurse leader perspective

Effectively implements organizational-wide policies and procedures while ensuring the delivery of quality patient care

Team Strategist

Proven nurse leadership experience

Fast learner and highly autonomous

Great customer service skills

Subject matter expert and resource for day-to-day operations

Maintains all applicable local, state and national certifications and licensing

Ensure that the mission and goals of the organization are clearly defined and implemented

Education:

2023-present-Southeastern Louisiana University; DNP Student; Executive Leadership

2017- University of Phoenix, Online; 3.3 GPA

Dual Master's degree: Master of Science in Nursing and Masters in Healthcare Administration

2008- Southern University A& M College, Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Work Experience:

April 2022-present

Hematology/Oncology Infusion Nurse; Our Lady of the Lake North Baton Rouge Infusion Clinic; Baton Rouge, LA

December 2021-present

Adjunct Instructor; Franciscan University School of Nursing

November 2021-April 2022

Nurse Reviewer; Prior Authorization; United Healthcare (virtual)

June 2020-October 2021

Supervisor of the Blue Cross Complete of Michigan Utilization Management Dept. Amerihealth Caritas of LA (virtual)

January 2019-June 2020

Vascular Nurse/Nurse Infusionist; Bioscrip, Baton Rouge, LA

April 2018- August 2019

Vascular Nurse/PICC Nurse; East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, LA

July 2014-October 2017

High Risk Case Manager/Manager; United Healthcare (Optum), Metairie, LA

March 2013-May 2014

Case Manager II; Centene/Louisiana Health Care Connections, Baton Rouge, LA

August 2008 – October 2014

ER Registered Nurse; Baton Rouge General Hospital (ER), Baton Rouge, LA

Certifications:

2023-ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification

Oncology Nursing Society

2023-BLS Provider

American Heart Association

2016-Certified Case Manager

Commission for Case Manager Certification

Leadership:

Supervisor of BCC of Michigan Utilization Management Department (Amerihealth Caritas)

Function as interim and permanent nurse manager for case management department (Optum)

Served as lead case manager for specialty project (ED Diversion) (La. Healthcare Connections)

Subject matter expert for day-to-day operations

Served as trainer for new hire training and support

Lead case manager of delegated projects

Critical case analysis liaison

Licensure:

Registered Nurse: Louisiana State Board of Nursing: 000123074; Exp. 01/31/2024

Service:

2021-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.-Active Member

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