JAMANI SOWELL
Sellersburg
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Emergency Room Registered Nurse with 5 years of acute care expertise and a strong foundation in clinical assessment, evidence-based decision-making, and patient advocacy. Proven ability to evaluate medical necessity, apply utilization review criteria (InterQual, MCG), and ensure compliance with payer guidelines while maintaining focus on quality outcomes and cost-effective care. Adept at interpreting complex clinical documentation, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and communicating effectively with providers and insurance representatives. Seeking a remote Utilization Review Nurse role to leverage critical thinking, chart review proficiency, and comprehensive clinical knowledge to support appropriate utilization of healthcare resources and optimize patient care delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
New Albany
06.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure situations.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated communication among physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members, and other healthcare providers.
- Facilitated training for new staff members on effective nursing protocols in emergency room operations.
- Delivered case management services encompassing intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
- Formulated discharge plans to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings.
- Formulated discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternative facilities.
Nurse Team Lead
NORTON HEALTHCARE
Louisville
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Enabled smooth recoveries for patients by delivering comprehensive post-op care, including proactive wound treatment and effective pain management strategies, ensuring swift healing and minimal complications.
- Diligently observed patients, identifying key concerns such as changes in vital signs, which improved communication with the RN or physician on duty and enhanced overall patient care.
- Administered medications to over 50 patients daily, meticulously recording administration times to ensure exceptional accuracy and promote patient safety.
- Tested blood glucose for over 20 patients daily and administered insulin, ensuring optimal blood sugar control and enhancing patient well-being.
- Provided specialized breathing treatments and O2 administration to patients in critical care, helping to enhance their respiratory function and overall comfort.
- Guided strategic objectives to elevate satisfaction and enhance outcomes via compassionate, precise, high-quality nursing care.
- Guided patients on effective self-care techniques, nutritional plans, exercise regimens, and preventive strategies to enhance health maintenance.
- Advised patients on diagnosis and suggested lifestyle modifications essential for optimal health outcomes.
- Clarified treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Recognized potential ethical dilemmas within healthcare setting and consulted appropriate resources as necessary.
Education
Bachelor Science of Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
RN and LPN Nursing Degrees - Nursing
SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY (SCHOOL OF NURSING)
Louisville, KYSkills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Patient Education
- IV Therapy
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Charting and Documentation
- Family Support
- Pediatric Nursing
- Telehealth Services
- Patient Advocacy
- Case Management
- Cultural Competence
- Discharge planning
- Team collaboration
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Home care management
- Medication management
- Healthcare regulations
- Case evaluation
- Utilization review
- Quality improvement
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Case management
- Trauma nursing
- CPR(BLS, ACLS,PALS and AED)
- Certified Stroke Nurse
Certification
Registered Nurse, Kentucky/Indiana, 28286906A
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Team Lead
NORTON HEALTHCARE
05.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor Science of Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
RN and LPN Nursing Degrees - Nursing
SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY (SCHOOL OF NURSING)