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Kathryn Cooper

Greenville

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in multiple arenas skilled in care of the critically ill patient, documentation and records analysis. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective physician consultations and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Recognized for strong interpersonal communication and adept at managing care efficiently, ensuring optimal service delivery in high-pressure environments. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Utilization Review Nurse

Allegiance Benefits
08.2023 - Current
  • Outpatient and Inpatient medical necessity reviews
  • Familiarity with ICD-10, DRG, and CPT databases
  • Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.
  • Maintained professional competence by staying current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements specific to utilization review nursing.
  • Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.

Nurse, PICU

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2024
  • Streamlined clinical documentation process by maintaining accurate records of patient assessment findings, treatments administered, and progress made toward treatment goals.
  • Remained current on advancements in pediatric critical care nursing through regular participation in continuing education courses, professional conferences, and literature reviews.
  • Served as a resource for new nurses in the PICU, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices for patient care delivery.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

Pediatric Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Travel contract with level 1 children's ED
  • Collaborate with RN's, MD's, pharmacy, social workers, child life specialists, and respiratory therapists to care for children in level 1 trauma center

Infusion Nurse

Palmetto Infusion Svc
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Advanced knowledge base through regular attendance at continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practice standards and emerging treatment options.
  • Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
  • Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Prisma Health Parkridge
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.

Telephone Triage RN

Greenville Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2021
  • Triage and assess patients remotely to provide accurate care advice and dispositions that coincide with patient's condition
  • Call for 120+ offices in multiple specialties
  • Collaboration with other triage RN's, MD's and pharmacies

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse

Greenville Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2021
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide care to pediatric trauma and critically ill patients.
  • Safely administered medications and treatments, adhering to strict protocols for pediatric dosages and calculations.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic and compassionate care to children and their families.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in pediatric emergency nursing.
  • Roles of charge nurse, trauma nurse leader, and triage RN.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

South University
Savannah, GA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University
Savannah, GA
12-2016

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
12-2013

Skills

  • Documentation and reporting
  • Utilization review
  • Records analysis
  • Word, Excel, Microsoft Office
  • Clinical assessment
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Physician consultations
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Managed care
  • Utilization management
  • Telephonic nursing
  • Milliman guidelines
  • Medication and IV administration

Timeline

Utilization Review Nurse

Allegiance Benefits
08.2023 - Current

Nurse, PICU

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2024

Pediatric Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
01.2022 - 02.2023

Infusion Nurse

Palmetto Infusion Svc
12.2021 - 12.2022

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Prisma Health Parkridge
01.2020 - 12.2021

Telephone Triage RN

Greenville Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2021

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse

Greenville Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2021

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

South University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of South Carolina Upstate
Kathryn Cooper