Karen Neloms, LPN

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A Licensed Practical Nurse with over 27 years of experience which includes Specialty Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Medication Management, Utilization Management, Disease Management, Rehabilitation Nursing, Extended Care Nursing, Assisted Living Nursing, Home-Health Nursing. Licensed to practice in Illinois and eager to secure a full-time LPN position.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LPN Utilization Nurse Associate

Aetna Specialty Pharmacy, Orlando, Florida, September 2017-present

Counsels patients on medication and disesease management

Managing prior authorizations and setting correction plan for medication compliance issues

Obtaining new prescriptions from physicians, providing copay assistance resources

Educating patient on proper medication storage, administration, and potential side effects

Reporting medication adverse events to drug manufacturer and FDA

Facilitating drug specific programs for pharmacutical companies and setting up medication refills

LPN Health Coach Associate

Active Health Management, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 2010- September 2019

Conducted telephonic initial nurse assessment

Referred members to EAP and other programs as needed

Coordinated care with other disciplines like Dietitian, Lifestyle Coach, and Case Managers

Provided customized mailings of health and lifestyle topics to members

Processed Case Management referral to and from Disease Management

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team member to determine how to best assist patients with complex medical needs

EDUCATION, LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Northwest Shoals Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate 1993

SKILLS

Microsoft Word proficient, Outlook proficient, Microsoft Excel proficient, Windows 10 proficient, task-oriented, WebEx meeting knowledge, proficient in multi-task-oriented work environment, Navigating Insurance claim data base

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