Barbara Curtis
Experienced Registered Nurse with successful clinical experience across varied nursing disciplines and settings
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Experienced Registered Nurse, with successful clinical experience across varied nursing disciplines and settings. Strong communication and organizational skills with excellent nursing judgment and decision-making skills. Solution driven with an emphasis on strong team building to promote optimal working conditions and care.
Proven
Track record of providing excellent care to all patients within each setting.
Experience
Registered Nurse (RN) - Choice in Aging – Bedford Center - Antioch, CA
(2021-06 - 2026-03)
- Provided skilled nursing care to residents in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility.
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments and implemented interventions for individuals with cognitive impairments, including behavioral health diagnoses, dementia, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and residual effects of stroke.
- Completed initial, biannual, quarterly, and change-in-condition physical assessments.
- Monitored and assessed chronic comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disorders, and diabetes mellitus.
- Administered medications and monitored for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, caregivers, therapists, and other healthcare team members.
- Triaged sudden changes in condition and injuries, determining the appropriate level of care and initiating necessary interventions.
- Supervised, educated, and supported certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Precepted and mentored MA, LVN, and RN students during clinical rotations.
Grievance Clinical Lead R.N. (Registered Nurse) - Partnership Health Plan of California - Fairfield, CA
(2009-12 - 2018-09)
- Triaged all incoming grievances for all of Northern California to determine a need for immediate medical evaluation.
- Reviewed medical records in regards members complaint and complied medical summary of all of Member's records to forward to Medical Director for further review in a timely manner.
- Evaluated grievances to determine if referral to other departments such as Care Coordination or Quality of Improvement was appropriate.
- Reviewed all cases for possible HIPAA violations, fraud, waste or abuse and refer them to Compliancy Department as appropriate.
- Provided clinical support to Grievance Coordinators.
- Worked with Grievance Coordinators to facilitate member's needs.
- Reached out to Member's healthcare providers to help resolve each member's issue.
- Provided education to Grievance Coordinators on healthcare topics to further their understanding of potential healthcare issues.
- Motivated colleagues as a team leader through team building exercises to create a strong group dynamic.
R.N. Out Patient Surgery (Registered Nurse) - VETERANS ADMINISTRATION - MARTINEZ, CA
(2006-02 - 2008-02)
- Worked in a fast paced unit with high volume of daily patients.
- Scrub and circulate out patient surgical procedures.
- Performed all pre-operative admissions for all patients for their procedures.
- Worked post anesthesia recovery unit for both surgical and patients undergoing GI lab procedures.
- Partnered with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care for all patients during their stays.
- Performed daily post op calls to patients to ensure optimal recovery and provided any additional information/resources the patient may need.
- Ensured all appropriate clinical care standards were met/maintained according to evidence-based standards.
R.N. Utilization Management - CONTRA COSTA HEALTH PLAN - MARTINEZ, CA
(2004-10 - 2006-02)
- Worked in a Multiplan program including employee sponsored, private and Medicaid programs.
- Responsible for reviews and approvals of treatment authorization requests.
- Obtained additional medical documentation to determine medical necessities.
- Forwarded requests that did not meet the standards for approval under each of the plans to Medical Director for evaluation of request.
Education
AS - Nursing Science - Merritt Hospital School of Nursing/ Merritt College (1975 - 1978)
AA - General Education - Diablo Valley College (1970 - 1972)
Certificate - Advanced German Studies - Schiller College (1972 - 1973)
University of Maryland European Division (1973 - 1974)
