Portia Louison
Loganville
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with comprehensive understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, med/surg, geriatric, and orthopedic nursing. Proficient in both independent and team-based healthcare settings. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and compassionate approach towards patients and their families. Combines exceptional knowledge with an empathetic touch to be a valuable advocate for those under my care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Centerwell Home Health
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided education on disease process, pain management, assessments, discharge, admission, medication teaching, patient and caregiver education, picc line dressing change, wound care, blood draws, vital signs
- Provider follow ups, collaboration of care with other disciplines such a physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social worker
RN Charge Nurse
Parkside Acute Care and Rehab
05.2024 - 09.2024
- RN supervisor, Medication Administration, Admissions, Patient Assessment, G-Tube, Pain Management, Behavior Documentation
RN Orthopedics
St. Mary's Health Care System
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Receive patients recovering from orthopedic injuries or surgeries
- Prepare patients to be taken down for surgery
- Assessment of patients' symptoms
- Insert IVs, Pain management, monitor vital signs, collect blood work, and urine samples
- Administer blood and IV fluids
- Educate patients and families on their medications and their injury
- Documentation in EPIC
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Winder Health Care and Rehab Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Medications Administration, vital signs, Head to toe Assessments, supervise CNA's, patient and family education, injections, G-Tubes, notifications of Physicians and others members of the healthcare team
- Admission and discharge of residents
- Documentation
License Utilization Review Nurse SR
Anthem INC
04.2012 - 11.2020
- Proficient in performing detailed medical record review and ensure that members have the best care
- Knowledgeable of ICD-10 and CPT codes and proficient in using Microsoft applications
- Proficient in using Interqual, Milliman guidelines, and Encoder Pro
- Work as a Team Leader/Fax associate, reviews and pend cases appropriately to the Medical Director
- Place calls to physician offices for additional clinical information in completing medical reviews
- Expert in data entry using several applications and systems
- Recommends possible interventions to manager to assist in maintaining turnaround times
Education
RN - Nursing
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL08.2024
Bachelors - Business Administration
Strayer University
Chesapeake, VA10.2011
Associate - Practical Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ10.1999
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Nursing & Patient Care
- Orthopedics
- Nursing
- Medical Terminology
- Pain Management
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- Driver's License
- LPN
- Certified Professional Coder, 03/01/23, 03/31/25
Nursing Licenses
RN, 01/31/26, GA
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Centerwell Home Health
10.2024 - 02.2025
RN Charge Nurse
Parkside Acute Care and Rehab
05.2024 - 09.2024
RN Orthopedics
St. Mary's Health Care System
10.2023 - 04.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Winder Health Care and Rehab Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
License Utilization Review Nurse SR
Anthem INC
04.2012 - 11.2020
RN - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelors - Business Administration
Strayer University
Associate - Practical Nursing
Union County College
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