Guerlyne Dumelle
@guerlynedumelle
Registered Nurse (RN) with 10+ years' expertise in Med-Surg, telemetry, hospice, and utilization review.
What I'm looking for
I am a Florida-licensed Registered Nurse with more than a decade of clinical and utilization review experience across medical-surgical, telemetry, hospice, and specialty units. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and multiple nursing credentials earned through progressive education and practice.
My clinical practice emphasizes strong patient assessment, IV/central-line management, complex wound and drain care, medication administration (including IV drips) and telemetry monitoring. I have worked in acute hospital settings, long-term care, home health/hospice, and as a travel nurse, consistently adapting to high-acuity environments.
I have also served in utilization management, clinical review and triage roles for payers and hospice organizations, reviewing authorizations, applying clinical criteria, and coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams. I document care proficiently in EPIC, Cerner and Meditech and have experience mentoring students and new staff.
I am professional, people-oriented and effective in leadership and team roles, with demonstrated ability to manage priorities, educate caregivers, and support continuity of care while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Reviewed and approved clinical cases and DME requests, processed Medicaid/Medicare authorizations, and ensured compliance with federal and state coverage criteria for timely patient care.
Reviewed medical records to determine medical necessity and level of care, completed pre-authorizations, and coordinated with providers to support appropriate coverage decisions.
Monitored hospice patients, administered medications, provided family counseling and symptom management, coordinated contracted vendors, and revised care plans to meet changing end-of-life needs.
Provided med-surg and telemetry nursing including IV therapy, medication administration, orthopedic perioperative assistance, patient education, and post-operative care to ensure safe recoveries.
Delivered primary nursing care for 4–6 med-surg/telemetry patients, managed IV/central lines, complex wound care, telemetry monitoring, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
Provided direct nursing care in telemetry and hospice settings including IV/PO/SQ/IM medication administration, vital sign monitoring, aspiration management, and patient/family education to reduce readmissions.
Contract Travel RN
Opelousas General Hospital
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022 (2 months)
Provided bedside care on telemetry/cardio step-down unit, interpreted EKGs, administered medications/IV fluids, performed pre/post-op care, and managed peripheral IVs and critical lab result interpretation.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)
Delivered med-surg and telemetry nursing care including IV administration, wound/drain management, perioperative support, and EMR documentation to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cross Country Healthcare
Jan 2021 - Sep 2021 (8 months)
Provided comprehensive med-surg nursing care, assisted in JCAHO accreditation efforts, administered medications/IVs, collected specimens, and performed emergency interventions including BLS/ACLS.
Contact Tracer
Department of Health Hillsborough County
Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 (2 months)
Conducted outreach to contacts of COVID-19 cases, provided quarantine guidance, referred individuals for testing and social resources, and communicated public health protocols empathetically.
Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Accountable Health Care Staffing
May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)
Monitored vital signs, administered medications and IVs, managed airway secretions, and supported care for renal, GI, and cardiac patients across med-surg settings.
Utilization Management Nurse
TurningPoint-Healthcare
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 (1 month)
Performed utilization reviews using internal criteria and Milliman Care Guidelines to assess medical necessity, monitor patient care, and support appropriate inpatient admissions.
Registered Nurse, Neurology Trauma
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Nov 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Provided comprehensive care to neurology and trauma patients, developed treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams, and delivered independent leadership and patient-focused interventions.
Infection Control Nurse
Plantation Bay Rehabilitation Center
May 2017 - Nov 2017 (6 months)
Led infection prevention and control activities, conducted risk assessments, educated staff and community stakeholders, and coordinated reporting of reportable diseases to public health authorities.
LPN, Prior Authorization
Integrity Health Services
Nov 2011 - Jan 2017 (5 years 2 months)
Performed telephonic prior authorization reviews, applied clinical guidelines to determine appropriate care settings, completed medical necessity reviews, and coordinated with medical directors and provider networks.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
May 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 5 months)
Administered controlled substances and wound care, performed functional assessments, supervised CNAs, and ensured medication inventory control and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chamberlain University - Downers Grove
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, culminating in 08/22.
Concorde Career College, Miramar
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Concorde Career College, Miramar, in 06/17.
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate, Practical Nursing
Graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College in 12/10.
Miami Dade College
Associate Degree
Completed an associate degree at Miami Dade College, conferred in 12/07.
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