Remote RN Utilization & Care Coordination Specialist

Arinda Murphy

Remote RN Utilization Review Patient Advocacy Care Coordination

North Las Vegas, NV 89081 +1-757-***-**** *********@*****.*** Professional Summary

Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in acute care, ambulatory, and military healthcare settings. Specialized in patient advocacy, care coordination, telephone triage, and clinical documentation review. Proven ability to navigate complex healthcare systems, support utilization-focused care decisions, and improve access and continuity of care. Ambulatory Care Board Certified with training in Motivational Interviewing. Seeking a remote role in utilization management, care coordination, or patient advocacy. Work Experience

Educator/Lead/Internal Medicine Nurse Manager

Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center Las Vegas, NV September 2023 to Present

• Conduct telephone triage and determine appropriate level of care

• Lead patient advocacy and coordinate care across specialties

• Perform clinical documentation review for accuracy and compliance

• eSupport utilization-focused decisions and resource management

• Apply motivational interviewing to improve patient engagement

• Ensured healthcare compliance with federal and regulatory standards Gastroenterology Nurse (Ambulatory Specialty Clinic) Nellis AFB Nellis AFB, NV

April 2023 to September 2024

• Applied data analysis to identify trends and support patient outcomes

• Supported early identification and follow-up of colorectal cancer cases

• Coordinated preventative screenings and specialty referrals

• Provided patient education and ensured continuity of care Medical-Surgical Nurse (Charge Nurse Experience)

Nellis AFB North Las Vegas, NV

August 2020 to April 2023

• Applied ICD-10 coding and documentation standards in clinical practice

• Delivered high-acuity bedside care in a fast-paced unit

• Served as Charge Nurse, managing staffing and patient flow

• Coordinated admissions, discharges, and transfers

• Led discharge planning and patient education

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support care Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry-Student

UC health Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

April 2021 to August 2021

• Monitored telemetry and assessed cardiac patients

• Supported care planning and clinical interventions

• Administered medications and performed procedures

• Educated patients on cardiac care and discharge

MILITARY EXPERIENCE – UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE United States Department Of Defense

April 2004 to June 2010

• Served in deployment and high-tempo environments

• Supported operations across CONUS and OCONUS locations

• Developed leadership and decision-making skills

Education

Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN))

Medical Career Institute

Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN))

Capella University

Administrative Leadership (Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)) Capella University

Nursing Licenses

RN

Expires: April 2027

State: AZ

Skills

Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, Joint Commission) Clinical Documentation Review (CDI) Discharge planning education EHR/EMR Systems (Epic, DoD) Utilization review Telehealth Nursing Telephone Triage Care coordination Interdisciplinary Collaboration Motivational Interviewing (MI) Patient Navigation & Healthcare Advocacy Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Certifications and Licenses

Secret Clearance

January 2027 to January 2032

ANCC- AMB-BC Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification January 2026 to January 2031

Motivational Interviewing

April 2026 to April 2028

Trainer side:

• Trained and mentored staff on clinical procedures and workflow processes

• Provided informal instruction and education to support team competency Coach side:

• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to support patient behavior change

• Provide patient-centered coaching to improve adherence and health outcomes TNCC Certification

March 2023 to March 2028

PALS Certification

January 2026 to February 2028

BLS Certification

January 2028

ACLS Certification

November 2025 to November 2027

Clinical Documentation Certification

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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