Brittany Waneka
Rolla
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Circulating Nurse
Phelps Health
06.2025 - Current
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and documentation standards throughout perioperative care.
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and nursing leadership to support appropriate procedural utilization.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation supporting medical necessity and patient safety.
- Adhere to facility policies related to infection control, patient rights, and quality metrics.
Office Staff Nurse
Phelps Health Medical Group
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Coordinated and scheduled diagnostic testing based on provider orders and payer requirements.
- Completed, tracked, and followed up on prior authorizations to ensure medical necessity criteria were met.
- Served as liaison between providers, insurance companies, and diagnostic facilities to prevent delays in care.
- Reviewed diagnostic results and communicated findings to providers to support timely treatment decisions.
- Educated patients on test results, follow-up plans, and insurance-related requirements.
- Maintained thorough, compliant documentation to support utilization review and payer audits.
Cath Lab Nurse in Charge
Phelps Health
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Coordinated patient flow, admissions, and procedural scheduling to ensure appropriate utilization of Cath Lab resources.
- Collaborated with case management, physicians, and leadership to align care with regulatory and payer guidelines.
- Supported accreditation and regulatory surveys through adherence to utilization, quality, and documentation standards.
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize coverage while controlling labor costs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives targeting workflow efficiency and resource utilization.
- Reviewed cases for appropriateness and facilitated timely interventions during emergent situations.
- Irregular Part-Time to Full-Time
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Compass Health Network
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored patient acuity and level-of-care appropriateness for behavioral health admissions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support continued stay reviews and treatment planning.
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatment in support of medical necessity.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulatory standards, and patient rights.
- Assisted with onboarding and training staff on documentation and workflow expectations.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Phelps Health Medical Group
04.2015 - 04.2022
- Coordinated care plans and referrals between providers, hospitals, and ancillary services.
- Assisted with insurance forms, authorizations, and patient financial assistance documentation.
- Maintained accurate clinical and administrative records to support continuity of care.
- Responded to patient needs and facilitated timely access to services.
LPN-IV, Medical Oncology
Phelps Health
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, and treatment coordination.
- Documented patient status, treatment response, and care plans to support ongoing review.
- Supported patient education and care transitions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texas County Technical College
Houston, MOBachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
10.2026
Skills
- Utilization review expertise
- Insurance authorization management
- Transitions of care management
- Admission, Continued Stay & Discharge Planning
- Accreditation standards knowledge
- Review of clinical documentation
- Appeals Support & Denial Prevention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
Certification
- RN License – Missouri
- ACLS | PALS | BLS
- AORN Certified
Timeline
Operating Room Circulating Nurse
Phelps Health
06.2025 - Current
Office Staff Nurse
Phelps Health Medical Group
01.2025 - 06.2025
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Compass Health Network
05.2023 - 05.2024
Cath Lab Nurse in Charge
Phelps Health
04.2022 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Phelps Health Medical Group
04.2015 - 04.2022
LPN-IV, Medical Oncology
Phelps Health
07.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texas County Technical College