Lawrence Novello

Chicago, Il ad302z@r.postjobfree.com - 773-***-**** authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Waiver Auditor

Total Med Staffing Agency July 2019 to Oct 2019

Utilization Review (Concurrent)

Alta Staffing Agency April 2018 to July 2018

- Performed primary evaluation assessment in-patient, SNF, and LTAC, resumption of care and discharges when appropriate.

-Initiate plan of care and care plan in accordance to patient’s disease process.

-Perform services in accordance with plan of care, and instruct on disease management.

-Instruct family and patient’s caregiver nursing and related needs.

-Coordinate other services or disciplines needed for patient.

Case Manager

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center - Chicago, IL September 2016 to March 2018

-Performed primary evaluation assessment skill visits, revaluations, resumption of care and discharges when appropriate.

-Initiate plan of care and care plan in accordance to patient’s disease process.

-Coordinate other services or disciplines needed for patient.

-In the case management role, my primary function is to develop a safe discharge plan for patients from the inpatient setting.

-RN Case Manager dealing with mostly acute hospitaized patients from simple non complicated wounds to patients with many different comorbidities such as obesity, COPD, CHF, DM, Afib and recent surgeries, with an emphasis on cardiac care

Utilization specialist

CCAI - Chicago, IL - November 2015 to May 2016

Prior authorization RN

Chicago, IL - County Care - May 2014 to November 2015

EICU NURSE

Presence Health - Bolingbrook, IL - May 2012 - Feb 2014

-Receive report, head to toe assessment, coordinate patient care, and educate patients and caregivers.

-Provide emotional care support to patient and family.

-Assess and monitor cardiac adult and paediatric patients, administer prescribed medications; start IV’s; inserted Foley Catheters; draw blood from PICC Lines and Medi-ports/central lines and other advanced equipment to keep the patint safe.

-Care for patients with G-tubes; Trachs, wound vacs, etc.; admit and discharge along with planning and teaching on disease management and transition of care.

Skills Used ACLS, CCRN, BLS, MSN

Assessment of critical care patient's and appropriate intervention

Electronic ICU Staff RN

Holy Family Medical Center - DesPlaines, Il - May 2008 to July 2012

Monitor ICU patient's and staff so pt can receive the best care

coordinated schedules for the admissions team, screened phone calls for the admissions supervisor, put together new patient charts, did data entry of patients demographics and current medications, sent off and received faxed material to appropriate personnel and dispersed new patient information to team members. During my time with this company, I became more appreciative of the compassion that is shown to those who are facing the end of life. It was at this time that I realized I wanted to make a real difference in the lives of those who are sick and need someone who cares. This is what drove me to become a nurse.

Accomplishments

Prevented many patient arrest

Skills Used MSN, CCRN, ACLS, BLS Computer skills

SICU Clinical Educator

Resurrection Medicl Center - Chicago, IL - August 2001 to May 2008

Responsibilities

Orient new staff to SICU

Educate staff to new trend, techniques, and meds

Accomplishments MSN, CCRN, ACLS, BLS

Taught many nursing classes on various topics

Skills Used--Teaching, Organization- Priority setting, Time management, Leadership

SICU Staff RN

Resurrection Medical Center - Chicago, IL - November 1993 to May 2001

Direct patient care of SICU and open-heart patient's

Accomplishments ACLS, CCRN. BLS

Skills Used- Skills Used--Teaching, Organization- Priority setting, Time management, Leadership

EDUCATION

MSN in Nursing

Loyola University of Chicago - Chicago, IL 1997 to 2001

BSN in Nursing

Loyola University of Chicago - Chicago, IL 1988 to 1993

SKILLS

Microsoft Office (10+ years)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Registered Nurse (RN)

May 2020

CCRN

June 2020

BLS for Healthcare Providers

May 2016 to May 2018

Contact information:

ad302z@r.postjobfree.com 773-***-**** (H) 773-***-**** (CF)

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