Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania- Dept of Corrections
11.2022 - Current
Charge nurse responsible for overseeing care of inmates and direction of staff
Responding to medical emergencies within the institution, Infirmary care and mental health needs
Case management of inmates transferring within the state of Pennsylvania
Team lead when supervisor is not on site
Oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on DOC policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN Utilization Review Nurse
Capital Blue Cross
10.2020 - 05.2022
Determined medical necessity of services through utilization review processes
Apply medical criteria and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations
Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
LPN Primary Care Nurse
Veteran’s Health Administration
10.2017 - 10.2020
Explained procedures to patients, performed ECG, glucometer checks, phlebotomy when needed
Administration of immunizations, charting, medical and mental health triaging
IV Team
Pinnacle Health Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2017
Worked independently nightshift within the West Shore Hospital starting IVs
PICC line and Central line blood draws & dressing changes
Obtained peripheral blood draws when needed by the phlebotomy department
Medical Claims Review Nurse LPN
National Government Services
08.2011 - 09.2016
Review of claims for accurate billing to prevent over/underpayment and/or fraud
LPN Staff Nurse
Commonwealth of PA-Department of Corrections
07.2003 - 08.2011
Recording of physical/behavioral status of patients and other information in patients’ chart
Loysville Youth Develope Center at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Community Corrections CentersLoysville Youth Develope Center at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Community Corrections Centers
Clerical Supervisor 2, CVU/ChildLine at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - Dept Of Human SrvsClerical Supervisor 2, CVU/ChildLine at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - Dept Of Human Srvs
Hear and Vascular Critical Care Registered Nurse at Penn State Hershey Medical CenterHear and Vascular Critical Care Registered Nurse at Penn State Hershey Medical Center