CHANEL WATSON
Chicago
Summary
Conscientious Nurse offering many years of experience providing comprehensive care in settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
License Practical Nurse Utilization Review
Gale Agency Staffing
03.2018 - Current
- Review and evaluate medical records to ensure that services are medically necessary
- Maintains a professional nursing attitude at all times
- Develop and maintain utilization review policies and procedures
- Maintaining security of all medical records
- Verify prior authorization of insurance coverage
- Collaborate interdisciplinary team to ensure documentation is in order
- Facilitate discharge planning and coordination of care transition
License Practical Nurse MDS Coordinator
Favorite Staffing
03.2020 - 09.2024
- Completes notification to Medicare beneficiaries for changes in levels of care
- Assist the facility on assuring adherence to federal and state regulations and certification
- Assures the completion of the RAI process from the MDS through the completion of the care plan
- Collect data for each resident and interview staff and residence as necessary to ensure good standard practice
- Coordinates completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Assessed and monitored patient care plans and progress to ensure compliance with regulations.
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, including assessment results, treatments provided and progress notes.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Room patient’s accordingly
- Assess patient condition prior to and after treatments and procedures
- Documents observations
- Notifies physician if patient condition is unstable
Education
Associates of Science -
Ancilla College
12.2018
License Practical Nurse Diploma -
ATS Institute
03.2013
Skills
- License Practical Nurse
- CPR certified
- Pharmacy Technician
- EMT
- Medical Terminology
- ICD 9 CM coding
- Assisted Living/ Memory Care 3yrs
- Outpatient/ Ambulatory 4yrs
- Psychiatric Care 2yrs
- Geriatric Care 10 yrs
- Alzheimer’s/Dementia Awareness 4yrs
- HEDIS abstraction
- Medical records
- Vaccine administration
- Med-Surg nursing
- HIPAA compliance
- Typing 50 wpm
- Organization skills
- Communication skills
- Compassion
- Respect
- Multi-tasking
- Detail oriented
- Epic
- Point Click Care
- Microsoft Suite
- Electronic Documentation
References
- Erica Trueblood, Nursing Supervisor, Community Care, 312-554-9943
- Regina Brown, Nursing Supervisor, Symphony of Bronzeville, 773-470-8904
Timeline
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
03.2020 - 03.2023
License Practical Nurse MDS Coordinator
Favorite Staffing
03.2020 - 09.2024
License Practical Nurse Utilization Review
Gale Agency Staffing
03.2018 - Current
Associates of Science -
Ancilla College
License Practical Nurse Diploma -
ATS Institute