Taylor Brazel
Summary
Compassionate and detail-focused Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong clinical foundation and a proven track record in effective communication. I take pride in my robust knowledge base, advanced critical thinking abilities, and proficiency.My background in behavioral health and geriatric nursing equips me with the essential insights needed for case management, leveraging my experiences in both acute and chronic care setting
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
Macoupin County Public Health
02.2023 - Current
- Supported the mental and physical health care of patients on assigned patient caseload.
- Closely coordinated care with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Evaluate workflow, establish priorities for time sensitive assignments to ensure quality of work.
- Assured quality of care by establishing good rapport with patients, family, and hospital staff.
- Keep all company systems and data, (including sensitive member data), secure and safe, according to company’s data and security policies and HIPAA guidelines
- Prior Authorizations for all medications or diagnostics
- Chronic care management
Care Coordiator
Residential Home Health
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Clinical support coordination
- Managed all infection control reports
- Processed patient event reports
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedysis Home Health
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide quality care to patients while in their homes
- Patient education on chronic and acute illness
- Collaboration with clinical staff and physicians regarding patient care
Assistant Director of Wellness
Cedarhurst Senior Living
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Managing floor staff and resident medications
- Interviewing and hiring floor staff
- Admission assessments for all new residents
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Exhibited exceptional communication abilities in establishing meaningful therapeutic connections with patients, especially in geriatric and behavioral health contexts.
- Dedicated to upholding excellent customer service while providing empathetic and attentive care.
- Skilled in assessing and managing a diverse array of health challenges—from routine to intricate and chronic conditions—in adult and elderly populations, with a continuous focus on enhancing patient outcomes.
Education
LPN -
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
06-2019
Skills
- Utilization Review
- Quality Chart Review
- Behavioral Health
- Rehabilitation/Geriatrics
- Care Coordination
- Admissions Reviews
- Appeals/Denials
- Managed Care
- Medicare/Medicaid
- Nursing Management/Supervisor
- Concurrent Reviews
- Retroactive Reviews
- Preauthorization
- Attention to Detail
- EMR/EHR-Systems
- Time Management
- Wound Care Management
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- Excellent Customer Service
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
Macoupin County Public Health
02.2023 - Current
Care Coordiator
Residential Home Health
04.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedysis Home Health
06.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Director of Wellness
Cedarhurst Senior Living
09.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 09.2020
LPN -
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
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