Dana Bahr
Benton
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau
01.2019 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
- Assessed patient health condition by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical history.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medical histories, treatments, medications, test results.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities to ensure safe transition of care from hospital to home environment.
- Communicated effectively with staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding patient status changes or concerns.
- Provide direct nursing care for same day surgery patients before and after their procedures.
- Inserted and managed intravenous lines related to medications used during surgery..
- assisted anesthesiologist in bedside procedures (A-lines, nerve blocks, epidurals, etc)
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative assessments for all surgical cases.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions; identified adverse reactions and outcomes promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and follow-up visits.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Utilization Review Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Reviewed denial letters issued by insurance companies to ensure that they were appropriate and timely.
- Developed case management plans based on individual patient needs and eligibility criteria.
- Conducted reviews of inpatient utilization for compliance with admission criteria and concurrent review requirements.
- Investigated complaints related to denied claims or treatment plans.
- Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
- Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
- Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for services delivered to patients.
- Managed appeals for denied services, providing additional information to support medical necessity.
- Provided feedback to healthcare providers on clinical documentation improvement to support utilization review.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided direct patient care at the bedside.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Worked in the telemetry room monitoring patients' heart rhythms.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians via various routes.
- Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, ensuring proper dosage of medication.
- Utilized evidence-based nursing practices while providing direct patient care.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Saint Francis Medical Center
cape girardeau
05.2008 - 03.2011
- Provided direct patient care at the bedside on the neuro/neuro step down unit
- Assessed neurological status of patients, including cognitive and motor functions, reflexes, cranial nerve functioning, and coordination.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure best outcomes for neurological patients.
- Monitored vital signs and telemetry of neurological patients during treatment or recovery periods.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Managed acute pain associated with neurologic conditions through use of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic methods.
- Observed changes in patient's symptoms or behavior and reported them to attending physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri Saint Louis
Saint Louis05-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV insertions and blood draws
- EKG
- Foley Catheter insertions
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS - current
- ACLS - current
- PALS - current
- TNCC - 2010-205
- Worked in the Neurological Progressive care unit at SFMC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Utilization Review Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Progressive Cardiac Care Unit
Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2013 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse, PACU
Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2011 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2008 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri Saint Louis
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