Cory Thurston

Experience

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  Charlton Memorial Hospital

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  Staff RN

  -Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team on an acute medical surgical respiratory unit to ensure optimal patient outcomes-staff RN, Charge Nurse/Evening shift

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  South County Hospital

  Jan 1995 - Jul 2001

  Staff RN

  -Oversee care for 27 patients in a telemetry setting-Cross train to acquire competencies in post-op gyn care, delivery, and the nursery-Participate in hospital quality improvement activities

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  Charlton Memorial Hospital

  Jul 2001 - Jun 2007

  Staff RN

  -Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team on an acute medical surgical respiratory unit to ensure optimal patient outcomes-Participate on committees to facilitate best practice in the delivery of patient care-Mentor and precept new RN staff to promote personal growth and development-Engage the staff in the journey for Magnet certification

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  Summerlin Hospital

  Jun 2007 - Feb 2008

  Staff RN

  -Care of postpartum patients, infants and gyn/post-op patients-Teaching infant care, assisting with breast feeding and facilitating good outcomes with post-op patients.-working with ancillary staff and physicians to achieve those goals

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  Kent Regency Center

  Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

  Admission Nurse

  -Admission Nurse on the rehabilitation unit-assisting patients and their families with the admission process-facilitating care plans and obtaining physician orders-working with all departments within the facility to obtain an easy transition for the patient

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  UnitedHealth Group

  Oct 2008 - May 2010

  Inpatient Care Manager

  -utilization management, utilization review, or concurrent review-reviews of current inpatient services, and determine medical appropriateness of inpatient services following evaluation of medical and benefit determination.

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  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of RI

  May 2010 - now

  Care Coordinator

  Managing members, telephonically and in the Your Blue Store, with health issues and navigating the health care system. Teaching about medications and diagnosis, as well as health and wellness.