McKenzie Ausmus
Oliver Springs
Summary
Dependable Dedicated and compassionate LPN with progressive career history in direct patient care, and utilization management. Proven to remain calm under pressure and adaptable to freqent change. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and colleagues through great communication skills, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Nurse/Clinical Operations, Utilization Management
New Century Health
02.2023 - Current
- Clinical intake for drug authorizations
- Reviewing clinical documentation
- Worked specifically with oncology requests for Humana members.
- Experience with Medicaid/Medicare patients
Home Health- Licensed Practical Nurse
Quality Private Duty Care
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Patient assessments and monitoring
- Patient education regarding diagnosis
- Administer medications
- Help with feeding, bathing, and ADLs.
COVID Case Investigator/Medical Record Review
Tennessee Department of Health
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided contact tracing for COVID positive patients
- Entering patient information and results into computer system
- Instructing patients about CDC guidelines, and isolation restrictions
- Reviewing Medical records of deceased COVID patients
- Following all HIPAA guidelines and maintained all patient privacy while working from home office.
Certified Medical Assistant
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Responsible for obtaining patient medical history, vital signs
- Maintaining proper HEDIS measures
- Administering vaccinations
- Telephone Triage
- Prior Authorization
- Preparing patients for examination.
Patient Care Assistant
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Feeding infants
- Taking vital signs
- Daily care needed for a successful stay in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Direct patient care on Med Surg floor
- Taking vital signs
- Transporting
- Assisting other nursing staff with any help that is needed.
Education
RN-BSN -
Roane State Community College/ETSU
High School Graduate -
Oliver Springs High School
LPN -
South College
01.2021
Certified Medical Assistant -
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
01.2015
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Utilization Management
- Community Health
- Organizational Skills
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Care
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
State of Tennessee, Compact license
96912, expires 8/2025
Timeline
Associate Nurse/Clinical Operations, Utilization Management
New Century Health
02.2023 - Current
Home Health- Licensed Practical Nurse
Quality Private Duty Care
04.2021 - 02.2023
COVID Case Investigator/Medical Record Review
Tennessee Department of Health
07.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 04.2020
Patient Care Assistant
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
10.2013 - 04.2015
RN-BSN -
Roane State Community College/ETSU
High School Graduate -
Oliver Springs High School
LPN -
South College
Certified Medical Assistant -
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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