• As a Detox Registered Nurse, I provide the highest level of care as a first step towards long term healing for those struggling with the disease of addiction. Communication between patients and clinicians provide skillful patient care in preparation and distribution of medication to patients, detailed and thorough patient care notes, and making rounds ensuring patient needs are met in a timely and proficient manner.• Monitoring of patients to assess for clinical signs and symptoms• Administer Medications as ordered• Provided correct and timely documentation which reflects services provided• Properly instructs and guides chemical dependency technicians and LPN’s in client care responsibilities and assignments. Orientation of new employees to unit specific policies and procedures.• Offer positive constructive feedback and direction to students/interns on the unit.• Conveys accurate information in supportive and courteous manner to unit nursing and tech staff.• Seeks out supervision and direction from physician.• Completion of nursing assessments, transfers, discharges, treatment plans, progress notes, medication reconciliation, medication administration, and vitals.• Knowledge of detox protocols.• Assisted medical doctor as needed, provide medical lectures.• Report any unusual occurrences to nurse supervisor/program director promptly.• Ensure room assignments are appropriate to clients’ needs.• Attend and actively participate in departmental staff meetings.• Maintain medical equipment in proper working order.• Maintain confidentiality and proper boundaries.• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.• Awareness and understanding of regulating bodies (CARF, Office of Mental Health, DDAP, RTFA).• Strong background in D&A and Co-occurring Disorders preferred• Knowledge of HIPAA laws, Confidentiality, state licensing regulations, CPR, AED and First Aid, other training's as required.

• Performed initial nursing assessment on all new admissions.• Coordinated necessary visits with health care providers to complete initial physical exam and continuing care as needed.• Administered medication and recorded administration on the appropriate paperwork.• Audited charts, notes, and MARs for completeness and accuracy. • Ensured adequate medical supplies.• Provide patient education about medication, common health, mental and substance use disorders and modes of treatment.• Support medication management, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side-effects and effectiveness of treatment. • Participate in weekly scheduled treatment team consultations with the consulting psychiatrist and other members of the clinical team.• Evaluate prospective members for appropriateness medically prior to admission.

• Collaborate with physician staff with determination, plan of care, & LOS. • Reviewed prepay and was sending reviews to insurance using InterQual criteria, discharge planning.• Competent in case management systems if possible, Allscripts & JIVA• Review precertification requests for medical necessity, referring to the Medical Director those that require additional expertise.• Review clinical information for concurrent reviews, extending the Length of Stay for inpatients as appropriate.• Excellent decision-making skills while providing appropriate consultation and referral to Case Management personnel, I can advocate for member/member family needs.• Excellent time management skills, prioritizing work and meeting timelines.• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.• Obtains continuing education required to maintain professional licensure.• Responsible for assuring the receipt of high quality, cost efficient medical outcomes for those enrollees identified as having the need for inpatient and or outpatient precertification / preauthorization.• Under the direction of the unit Supervisor, the Clinical Care Reviewer is responsible for completing medical necessity reviews. • Using clinical knowledge and nursing experience, the nurse reviews provider requests for inpatient and outpatient services, working closely with members and providers to collect all information necessary to perform a thorough medical necessity review. • It is within my discretion to pend requests for additional information and/or request clarification. • Professional judgment to evaluate the request to ensure that appropriate services are approved and recognize care coordination opportunities and refer those cases as needed. • Apply medical health benefit policy and medical management guidelines to authorize services and appropriately identify and refer requests to the Medical Director when guidelines are not met.

• Responded to medical information requests and assured compliance with applicable FDA and state regulations. Evaluate and escalate calls as appropriate• Provided accurate, concise medical information to patients and healthcare providers regarding products. • Provided customer care services to inbound calls or via electronically. Letter, FAQ, and general response development and literature searches and general research• Provided world-class customer service and immediate resolution to inquiries at the point of customer contact• Responded to non-phone customer inquiries (e.g., e-mail, fax)• Utilized IRMS-the Information Request Management System to file case reports, adverse events, product quality complaints, place reimbursement requests• Comply with all industry regulations including adverse event and product quality processes• Provided dedicated support for the Aesthetic and Corrective Business Unit (fillers and toxins)

• Provided care to patients in an acute care setting after illness, injury, surgery or other acute health care conditions.• Well-developed assessment and technical skills including wound care.• Worked on Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Pulmonary, Diabetic, and Wound Care Floors.• Recorded, assessed and observed patient progress, reactions and symptoms and have educated patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.• Assessed needs of patients and developed plan of care based on assessment.• Checked vital signs, given injections and perform catherizations and Point of Care Testing.• Provided pain management and have monitored patients in restraints and maintained patient safety.• Determined medical or psychiatric emergency need and have provided appropriate interventions.• Documented on observed patient behavior.• Maintained strong time management and teamwork skills. • Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimum patient care.• Established treatment plans, operated medical equipment, administered medications, and provided wound care as part of care plans developed with physicians and other health care providers.• Participated in clinical decision-making with other health care providers.• Participated in new RN orientation, education and development of healthcare team.• Maintained standard precautions and patient safety principles in my daily work practice.• Maintained professional and departmental level competencies.• Transcribed physician orders correctly. • Developed discharge plan and participated in multidisciplinary discharge planning teams. • Able to perform CPR, respond to codes according to policy/procedure.• I have also worked as a Charge Nurse and have supervised Registered Nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and patient care technicians (PCTs)• Delegated and monitored care rendered by other members of nursing department and

• Administered medications and treatments• Phlebotomy Certified • Worked on an Orthopedic Floor and provided Orthopedic treatments. • Assessed patients, completed documentation, planned patient care and discharge plans• Maintained good interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, hospital staff and physicians.• Follow back safety precautions for lifting and moving patients. Attends departmental and hospital meetings and educational in-services and maintain a positive attitude toward co-workers, patients and visitors.• Provided personal care to patients, as bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linens, straightening rooms, and other general care as necessary and trained.• Performed routine procedures as enemas, douches, application of appliances for heat and cold treatments, dressing changes and catheter care at level of training.

• Assisted nurse in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.• Assisted in providing patient comfort and safety.• Assisted with patient and family education as trained.• Assisted physicians in simple procedures such as dressing changes, pelvic exams, suture removal, and removal of drains, etc.• Obtained and recorded patient vital signs, height, weights, and I&O measurements, and reports changes/variances.• Assisted in maintaining proper oxygen flow on patients.• Followed universal precautions and infection control policies.• Assisted in maintenance of clean and safe environment.• Maintained confidentiality of patient information.• Performed other duties as assigned.