Betty Faustin, BSN RN
813-***-**** *************@*****.***
Summary: Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse with 22 years of a diverse clinical background with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Most recently obtained Utilization Review experience with Remote Learning Services, I have an extensive clinical background in Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Home Health, Hospice, and Acute Care nursing. I am well equipped with a solid foundation needed and ability to apply evidence-based guidelines during the determination process. I am looking to join a dynamic team of health professionals. Skills:
● Utilization Review
● Hospice Case Management
● Home Health/OASIS
● Inpatient Mental Health
● Rehabilitation/Geriatrics
● Motivational Interviewing
● Remote Telehealth Services
● Retrospective Review
● Concurrent Review
● Intakes/Assessments
● Discharge Planning/DME
● Evidence-Based Practice
● Remote Worker Experience
● Prior Authorizations
● MS Office/Teams/Outlook
● Quality Customer Service
● Nursing Leadership/Mentor
● Appeals/Denials/Audits
Professional Experiences:
RN/Hospice Care Manager - 10/2022 to 02/2024
Gulfside Hospice Services, Land O lakes, FL
● Managed admissions, transfers, re-admits, final discharges, care plans of various patient’s populations with chronic illnesses and end of life status in a timely manner.
● Evaluated workflow, established priorities for time sensitive assignments to ensure quality care.
● Educating staff, patients, and physicians on our Palliative Care and Hospice services. RN/Care Management - Home Health - 12/2021 to 9/2022 AdventHealth Hospital Home Care, West, Tampa, FL
● Performed intake functions, completing admission process for new patients meeting Medicare requirements, start of care, re-evaluation, referral, and DME orders as appropriate.
● Evaluated workflow and established priorities for time sensitive tasks via electronic documentations: OASIS, and HCHB, with charts auditing and reviews.
● Practiced the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care. RN/Inpatient Mental Health, 08/2019 to 12/2021
Zephyrhills Corrections Institute, Inpatient and IntakeNurse, Zephyrhills, FL
● Managed and provided therapeutic care, emergency responses/interventions for inmates in medical, behavioral and psychiatric crises.
● Provided excellent care, therapeutic support, and teaching: wellness care, and mental health via therapeutic groups while complying with HIPAA, strict guidelines. RN/Home Health Case Manager - PRN 05/2019 to 01/2021 Magnet Home Health Care Services - Tampa, FL 33615
● Admitted and provided skilled nursing care in home setting to adult, and geriatric population post hospital discharge, acute and chronic diseases management. RN/Charge and Case Manager - Telehealth Suicide Prevention Team 09/2007-12//2015 James A. Haley Medical Center VA Medical Center, Tampa, FL 33612
● Provided care, assessed, monitored chronic care management, and high risk suicidal veterans, remotely via telephone, and/or clinic, using virtual systems to evaluate medical, mental health issues/crisis, and to refer to primary care, mental health provider, and/or appropriate services.
● Participated in evidence-based practice research among VA patients. Gaps in employment: 2015 to 2019
● Sabbatical leave due to surgical complications; Cared for mother until her passing in 2019. Professional Education:
Utilization Review 101, Certificate of Completion - 02/2024
● Remote Learning Services, LLC, taught by Marie Peppers, LPN and Judy Clarck, RN University of Phoenix - BSN- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Phoenix, AZ - 09/2011 Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing - RN Diploma, New Jersey - 05/2002. Union County Community College - ASN, Associate Art in Science Degree, NJ - 06/1998 American Heart Association - BLS certificate Expires 12/2025 License: Registered Nurse, RN - Florida, RN9234854, Expires 04/30/2025