NaTasha Davis
Baton Rouge
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilization Review Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
White Oak Post Acute
Baton Rouge
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct concurrent and retrospective utilization reviews to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of care, using InterQual and MCG criteria.
- Evaluate admissions, continued stays, and procedures for compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer guidelines.
- Submit and manage prior authorizations and concurrent reviews with insurance payers.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to recommend appropriate levels of care changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate wound treatment strategies.
- Educated patients on wound care techniques and best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed for wound management.
- Utilized advanced wound care products and technologies effectively.
Director of Wellness
Claiborne at Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care across all units.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and care standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided mentorship for nursing staff development.
- Oversaw training programs to improve clinical skills and knowledge among nurses.
- Monitored patient outcomes and identified areas for quality improvement initiatives.
LPN
Sunrise Senior Living
Baton Rouge
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LPN
Baton Rouge Urology Group
Baton Rouge
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Utilization Review Nurse
Detox Center Of Louisiana
Baton Rouge
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Increased efficiency in case management by developing new strategies, reducing process time by 25%.
- Performed in-depth utilization reviews, preventing over 50 inappropriate hospital admissions annually.
- Collaborated with physicians to explain medical necessity, leading to a 20% decrease in claim denials.
- Established a protocol for HIPAA complaint data handling, minimizing breaches by 75%
- Conducted peer reviews to uphold quality standards in patient care decisions.
- Evaluated clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in order to make decisions about coverage determinations.
LPN
Ocean's Behavioral Hospital
Baton Rouge
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided assessment, evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders in a variety of settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patients' reactions to treatments.
- Assisted psychiatrists with diagnostic evaluations and provided patient education.
- Completed initial assessments for new patients and developed individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse and temperature as needed.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care was provided.
LPN
Seaside Behavioral Health
Baton Rouge
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Provided assessment, evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders in a variety of settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patients' reactions to treatments.
- Assisted psychiatrists with diagnostic evaluations and provided patient education.
- Completed initial assessments for new patients and developed individualized care plans.
- Conducted group therapy sessions focused on psychoeducation, problem-solving, coping strategies, communication skills and relaxation techniques.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse and temperature as needed.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care was provided.
LPN
Landmark of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
Education
Nursing Program - Nursing
Our Lady of the Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA01.2012
Nursing -
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA01.2009
Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, LA01.2008
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Medical records security
- Medication Administration
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Geriatric Care
- Mental Health Support
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Counting narcotics
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Behavioral Health
- Catheter Care
- End of life care
Certification
CPR & BLS
Timeline
LPN
Sunrise Senior Living
11.2025 - Current
Utilization Review Nurse/Wound Care Nurse
White Oak Post Acute
09.2025 - Current
Director of Wellness
Claiborne at Baton Rouge
10.2024 - 09.2025
LPN
Baton Rouge Urology Group
11.2019 - 01.2024
Utilization Review Nurse
Detox Center Of Louisiana
08.2018 - 01.2019
LPN
Ocean's Behavioral Hospital
11.2014 - 10.2017
LPN
Seaside Behavioral Health
02.2014 - 11.2014
LPN
Landmark of Baton Rouge
11.2012 - 01.2014
Nursing Program - Nursing
Our Lady of the Lake College
Nursing -
Baton Rouge Community College
Business Administration -
University of Phoenix