Open To Work
Suzanne Johnston
Abita Springs
Summary
Registered Nurse skilled in case management, regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy. Proven ability to lead nursing teams and conduct thorough clinical evaluations, ensuring quality care across diverse populations. Actively seeking remote case management or telephonic RN opportunities to apply expertise in care coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor A / Medical Certification Specialist II
Louisiana Department of Health / Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, overseeing clinical workflows and scheduling to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Conduct medical necessity reviews, clinical case evaluations, and Medicaid waiver eligibility determinations
- Perform regulatory compliance surveys of healthcare providers and licensed facilities
- Review clinical documentation, medical records, and provider interviews to assess quality of care and service appropriateness
- Coordinated case management and care for behavioral health and medical populations, ensuring comprehensive support and resource allocation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, social workers, and administrators
- Conducted investigations into complaints, preparing formal findings and case reports to address concerns and improve service quality
Registered Nurse (PACU / Post-Op / Recovery Nursing)
Avala Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided post-operative recovery and rehabilitation-focused nursing care in PACU and post-op units
- Monitored anesthesia recovery, vital signs, neurological status to ensure patient stabilization
- Managed pain control, wound care, nausea to facilitate optimal post-surgical recovery progression
- Assessed discharge readiness and coordinated transition of care to enhance patient outcomes
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
North Oaks Health System
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Led charge nurse responsibilities for 26-bed COVID unit, managing staffing and optimizing patient flow.
- Infusion RN for COVID antibody therapy
- Same Day Surgery RN providing pre- and post-operative care
- Telemetry and observation nursing with continuous patient monitoring
- IV therapy, medication administration, and patient education
- Collaborated with case managers to develop and update client care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments and follow-up meetings for clients and service providers, enhancing continuity of care.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of case management plans to ensure clients' needs were met.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12-2015
Skills
- Case management
- Utilization review
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Return-to-work
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Behavioral health
- Critical thinking abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Conflict resolution
Personal Information
Suzanne Johnston
Abita Springs, Louisiana 70420
suzanne.theriot@yahoo.com
(985) 237-5403
Title: Registered Nurse
Medical Certification Specialist II
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$45/hr - $55/hrTimeline
RN Supervisor A / Medical Certification Specialist II
Louisiana Department of Health / Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (PACU / Post-Op / Recovery Nursing)
Avala Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
North Oaks Health System
10.2016 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing