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Psychiatric RN

Location:
Port Orange, FL
Posted:
October 29, 2021

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Health Arts (BS) University of St. Francis

Associates of Applied Science Nursing (AAS) Dutchess Community College

WORK EXPERIENCE

One Staff Medical, Omaha, NE

Travel RN - UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA

Astor Services Residential Center for Children, Rhinebeck, NY RN

• Ensures that all treatment and services are provided for children.

• Performs auditory exams and vision screenings.

• Performs AIMS screenings.

10/19 - 05/20

09/14 - 10/19

Kathy L. Rider, RN, BS ado697@r.postjobfree.com 845-***-****

• Measures, records and assesses height, weight, BMI, and eating habits, and consults with dietician as appropriate.

• Administers medications per physician’s orders and administers immunizations as set forth by New York State Department of Health.

• Assesses children and implements orders for blood work, performs EKGs and other health screenings as needed per protocols, evaluates results, and consults with physicians on lab values that are out of range.

• Assists pediatricians with physician office visits and annual physical exams.

• Assesses, treats, documents, and photographs injuries of children as they occur.

• Provides education to children on identification and side effects of medication, infection con- trol, human sexuality, appropriate hygiene, etc.

Kelly Services Inc., Plano, TX 01/14 - 07/14

Medical Reviewer @ BCBS of Texas for ACA

• Assessed for appropriateness of acute admission, continued stay and length of stay by col- laborating with health care providers.

• Documented clinical review of all hospitalized patients in Aerial electronic system.

• Utilized the nursing process, manages assigned caseload, assesses client needs and devel- ops an interdisciplinary plan of care with providers.

• Discussed with physicians regarding patients health changes and/or need for hospital stays.

• Evaluated appropriate levels of care based on Milliman Criteria Guidelines.

• Complied with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as appropriate for the position.

Green Oaks Hospital, Dallas, TX 08/12 – 06/13

RN

• Performed safe and effective skilled clinical procedures for patients to include evaluation and assessment, administration of medications, and clinical care, such as finger-stick glucose monitoring, administration of Insulin, Aerosol nebulizer treatments, and wound care.

• Acted as the liaison between the patients, physicians, and facility administrators to promote communication and obtain optimal patient outcomes.

• Directed nursing care as well as the delivery of patient care.

• Assessed both the patient and the family needs, implementation and evaluation of and appro- priate plan of nursing care.

• Provided a focus on crisis stabilization, age specific needs, and/or knowledge of chronic men- tal illness and chemical dependency.

• Supervised nursing aides.

Texas Health Springwood HEB, Bedford, TX 08/11 – 08/12

RN

• Admitted patients to Partial Hospitalization Program.

• Used a team approach with social workers, physicians and other nurses to coordinate care for patients based on their individual needs.

• Educated the patient and family regarding the disease process and self-care techniques to prevent re-hospitalization.

• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during stressful times.

• Contacted physicians regarding patient medication needs.

• Assessed care of approximately 50 out-patient participants with an emphasis on medication compliance and disease process.

Ridgeview Institute, Smyrna, GA 06/06 – 03/11

RN

• Discussed with physicians patients health changes and/or need for hospital stays for medica- tion adjustments.

• Provided patient and family education.

• Conducted assessments to identify individual needs and a specific care management plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.

• Implemented and updated care plans based on individual patient needs.

• Performed safe and effective skilled clinical procedures for patients to include evaluation and assessment, administration of medications, and clinical care, such as finger-stick glucose monitoring, administration of Insulin, Aerosol nebulizer treatments, and wound care.

• Participated in the training of other RN as necessary.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Wellpoint, Atlanta, GA 01/05 – 02/06 RN Medical Case Manager

• Assisted in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues.

• Maintained medical records for quality assurance.

• Communicated and mediated between patients, health care providers and insurance compa- nies.

• Attended and actively participated in Agency and Program meetings, conferences, in-services and other meetings.

• Complied with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as appropriate for the position.

• Utilized the nursing process, managed assigned caseload and assessed patient needs.

• Organized and coordinated care with appropriate referral to specialty teams.

• Assessed and evaluated patient progress toward goal achievement, outcomes and effective- ness of patient care.

• Performed onsite reviews, assessed and monitored patients overall medical conditions in or- der to provide necessary physician involvement.

• Evaluated appropriate levels of care based on medical necessity criteria.

• Performed initial and concurrent telephonic assessments on multiple contracts.

• Reviewed requests for authorization of inpatient services.

Magellan Health Services, Alpharetta, GA

RN Care Manager

• Assisted in problem solving with providers, claims or service issues.

• Maintained medical records for quality assurance.

12/99 – 12/04

• Communicated and mediated between patients, health care providers and insurance compa-

nies.

• Complied with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as appropriate for the position.

• Utilized the nursing process, managed assigned caseload and assessed patient needs.

• Assessed and evaluated patient progress toward goal achievement, outcomes and effective- ness of patient care.

• Evaluated appropriate levels of care based on medical necessity criteria.

• Performed and documented all initial and concurrent reviews, including but not limited to diag- nosis, symptoms, interventions, goals, and plan for the next review.

• Reviewed requests for authorization of inpatient services.

• Participated in training of other Care Managers as necessary.

• Closed all cases according to the defined case closure procedure in a timely manner, and in accordance with guidelines established by the medical director

• Adhered to and ensured compliance with Quality Assurance, HIPPA, URAC, ERISA, NCQA and specific contract standards and corporate policies.

St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY 02/94 – 12/99 RN

• Discussed with physicians patients need for hospital stays or medication adjustments.

• Provided patient and family education.

• Conducted assessments to identify individual needs and a specific care management plan to address objectives and goals as identified during assessment.

• Performed safe and effective skilled clinical procedures for patients to include evaluation and assessment, administration of medications, and clinical care, such as finger-stick glucose monitoring, administration of Insulin, Aerosol nebulizer treatments, and wound care.

Hudson River Psychiatric Center, Poughkeepsie, NY 05/93 – 02/94

RN

• Discussed with physicians patients health changes and/or need for hospital stays for medica- tion adjustments.

• Provided patient and family education.

• Implemented and updated care plans based on individual patient needs.

• Performed safe and effective skilled clinical procedures for patients to include evaluation and assessment, administration of medications, and clinical care, such as finger-stick glucose monitoring, administration of Insulin, Aerosol nebulizer treatments, and wound care.

• Participated in the training of other RN as necessary.



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