PATRECE L. JEFFERSON, LPN
**** ******* ***** **** *****, AR 71603 870-***-**** **********.***@*****.*** Licensed Practical Nurse
Profile:
Summary: Attentive, patient-focused, and devoted Licensed Vocational Nurse with a demonstrated background of nursing experiences with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and I have recently obtained Utilization review experience with remote learning services course in Utilization Review-101 and have been at my current utilization position for 2 years. I have recently completed contract work for HEDIS abstraction I pride myself on having a solid knowledge base, high-level critical thinking skills and ability to apply evidence-based guidelines that is needed in nursing. My clinical background in Chronic Care nursing has given me the foundation that's needed in Utilization Review.
Areas of Expertise:
● Telephone Remote Nursing
● Critical Thinking
● Medication Reconciliation
● Review Medical Records
● Claims Research Knowledge
● Clinical Administration
● Problems Solving
● Adaptability
● Teamwork
● Time Management Skills
● Excellent Communication Skills
● Customer Service
● Prior Authorizations
● Care Management
● Disease Management Skills
● Utilization Management
● Telephone Triage Nursing
● HEDIS Gaps
Certifications and Licenses
● LPN licensure in Arkansas (Compact), Illinois, and Massachusetts Professional Experience
Utilization nurse review, Health help WNS, Jan 2022-Current
• Assure access to appropriate levels of care.
• Responsible for conducting medical necessity reviews:
• Provide high quality, cost-effective services for all Members.
• Provide for Member and Provider satisfaction.
• Maintain time management and daily production.
HEDIS abstraction Nurse — Feb 2021- Feb 2022
Optum, United Health (Contract)
HEDIS experience: 1 season of abstraction with Optum and MEDIS 101 class with Marie Peppers which was equivalent to year.
• Assess medical records and clinical information to perform an analysis of a facility quality of care.
• Assess the data to identity information that proves that the facility met those requirements
• knowledge of HEDIS measures to pull adequate information to prove compliance
• Review provider treatment records against clinical and procedural established standards
• Conduct ongoing activities which monitor established quality of care standards in the participating provider network and for care managers Telehealth Nurse, Accent-care Apr 2019 – Jan 2022
• Advance patient care by analyzing high-risk populations and collaborating cohesively with cross-functional healthcare providers to ensure all needs are met.
• Contribute ongoing value to patients by regularly assessing case updates and determining if any additional needs are necessary.
• Demonstrate expertise in proper triage, charting, and examinations upon patient intake.
• Ensures all services provided to Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid managed care members are following program regulations, insurance regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts 20-25 telephonic, face-to-face visits via video
• Act as liaison to Hospitals and the medical community, providing education regarding the appropriate applications and opportunities provided by telemedicine.
• Display a solid understanding of state, federal, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines
• .Completes clinical assessments of patients.
• Performs ongoing monitoring of the care plan to evaluate
• effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement. Education
LPN Program Diploma, SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COLLEGE, Pine Bluff, AR. Associate Degree in General Studies, SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COLLEGE, Pine Bluff, AR.