Make'da Traynum
@makedatraynum
Experienced nursing leader specializing in care coordination, behavioral health, and population health management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced healthcare professional with over a decade of clinical nursing experience focused on care coordination for high-acuity and marginalized populations. My practice emphasizes collaborative care models, behavioral health, and population health management through leadership and systems improvement.
In clinical and administrative roles I have led utilization review for behavioral health cases, provided telehealth nursing for PACE participants, and delivered acute nursing care in hospital settings. I apply strong clinical judgment, documentation rigor, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize outcomes.
In policy and program roles I have conducted legislative policy analysis, authored advocacy materials, and served as a liaison to stakeholders to advance nursing and community interests. I led a Social Determinants of Health project, developing evidence-based strategies that improved resource delivery to underserved populations.
I hold an MS in Nursing (Executive Leadership) and a BSN, and I maintain relevant certifications and fellowship experience. I am committed to health equity, process improvement, and mentoring teams to deliver person-centered, high-quality care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Utilization Review Manager
Magellan Health
Jul 2025 - Present (3 months)
Conduct psychiatric utilization reviews and make coverage decisions for Blue Cross Blue Shield California members, improving review efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance for behavioral health and SUD cases.
Telehealth Nurse
InnovAge
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provide telehealth nursing assessments and timely clinical advice to PACE participants, collaborate with care teams to ensure appropriate acuity and deliver preventive care education.
Provided quality nursing care to cardiothoracic patients, adapted to hospital policies and delegated tasks to maintain timely care delivery and optimize patient outcomes.
Nurse Policy Aide
American Nurses Association California
Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)
Conducted legislative policy analysis, authored position materials, and performed stakeholder outreach to advocate for nursing interests and increase member engagement.
Nursing Consultant
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
Jan 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Led the Social Determinants of Health project to connect underserved communities with resources, evaluated program effectiveness, and revised frameworks to improve health equity outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
2015 - 2017
Completed a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on executive leadership, focusing on leadership, management, and advanced nursing practice.
University of South Carolina Upstate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
2009 - 2013
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with foundational clinical training in acute and community care settings.
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