Christina Porter
@christinaporter
Registered Nurse delivering compassionate care and cost-compliant utilization management.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Registered Nurse who blends clinical excellence with utilization management to help patients get the right care, at the right time—within compliance and Medicaid guidelines. I evaluate treatment options, complete prior authorization reviews for DME and LTSS, and coordinate care with Medical Directors, Care Managers, and Providers.
Across brain injury rehabilitation, clinical leadership, telemetry/step-down, LTACH ventilator weaning, pulmonary/neuro step-down, and subacute respiratory/cardiac rehabilitation, I’ve led multidisciplinary collaboration, performed audits and training, and supported independence through family education plans. I also bring strong hands-on skills in telemetry monitoring, wound care (including wound vacs and drains), and trach care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Utilization Management RN
Molina Healthcare
Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)
Evaluated treatment options to ensure cost-effective, compliant care for New York State Medicaid members and performed prior authorization reviews for DME and LTSS cases. Coordinated care with Medical Directors, Care Managers, and Providers using systems such as QNXT, QCSS, and MCG.
Brain Trauma Unit RN
JFK/JRI Brain Trauma Unit
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Provided nursing care for patients recovering after brain injury, supporting adaptation to lifestyle changes. Collaborated with rehabilitation disciplines and developed family education plans focused on independence and goal setting.
Clinical Lead RN
Summit Health
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)
Supervised clinical staff and managed clinical nurse inbox triage while coordinating multidisciplinary care for acute and chronic conditions. Conducted prior authorizations and point-of-care audits to support quality metrics and value-based care initiatives.
Telemetry/Step-Down RN
RWJBarnabas University Hospital Rahway
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)
Monitored telemetry rhythms and administered/monitored cardiac drips with appropriate interventions for cardiac catheterized and MI patients. Served as Chair of professional nurse practice and unit-based councils and participated in wound care committee activities.
LTACH RN
Kindred Hospital
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Provided total nursing care in an LTACH setting and participated in aggressive ventilator weaning modalities. Managed complex wound care including wound vacs and drains and supported transitional care needs.
Pulmonary Step Down RN
Morristown Hospital
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Provided all-inclusive care for a respiratory compromised population while assessing and implementing care during neurological events. Performed telemetry monitoring and intervened per hospital policy based on patient stability.
Subacute RN
Genesis Healthcare
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Delivered specialized respiratory and cardiac rehabilitation and provided treatment education and discharge planning. Performed trach care, provided wound care, and escalated care when needed.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Pursuing a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree.
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing
Earned an ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) in 2015.
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