Adriana Chrite
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Director eager to leverage expertise to develop nursing teams with strong clinical, technical and decision-making skills. Proven success in improving patient care and outcomes by developing and leading robust training programs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Emblem Hospice
Tucson, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, including assessments, treatments and evaluations of patients' progress.
- Supervised the daily operations of assigned departments, such as nursing, medical records and laboratory services.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
- Managed budgets and resources for departments within the facility.
- Provided staff education on current trends in clinical practice.
- Implemented strategies to ensure efficient utilization of available resources while meeting organizational goals.
- Assessed staffing needs within the facility and recruited qualified personnel when necessary.
- Analyzed data from reports related to clinical services, including patient satisfaction surveys.
- Participated in committees related to healthcare regulations, accreditation processes, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Represented the organization at various professional meetings or conferences related to healthcare industry topics.
Patient Care Manager
Gentiva Hospice
Tucson, AZ
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Protected patient data confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA protocols.
- Coached, trained and provided onboarding to all new registration department employees to acclimate each to target positions.
- Utilized well-developed communication, active listening and interpersonal talents when interacting with people on daily basis.
- Developed and implemented care management plan to address needs and goals.
- Reviewed work list to prioritize patients and identify new admissions.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to discuss barriers to discharge or concerns impacting readmission risk.
- Audited charts to drive accurate and thorough documentation, supporting reimbursement of services rendered.
- Attended and actively participated in meetings to provide and receive information on patient progression.
- Collaborated with outpatient team to identify patients for handover and post-discharge follow-up.
- Monitored risk assessment by using available tools and implementing discharge interventions.
- Developed audit reports including, recommendations, conclusions and results.
- Checked skill, compliance and competency of healthcare staff, tracking performance indicators and suggesting improvements.
- Leveraged quality metrics data to assess positive and negative aspects of current operations.
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Prepared reports, invoices, letters, or medical records using word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications.
- Compiled and coded patient information or data in appropriate computer system.
- Transcribed recorded practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into medical records.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Gentiva Hospice
Tucson, AZ
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
Charge Registered Nurse
Covington Behavioral Health
Covington, LA
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - FNP
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO05.2019
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Policy and Program Development
- Risk Management
- Marketing initiatives
- Budget Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medical Condition Coding Software
- Time Management
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Decision Making
- Medical Terminology
- Codes Compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Emblem Hospice
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Manager
Gentiva Hospice
05.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Gentiva Hospice
11.2021 - 05.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Covington Behavioral Health
02.2019 - 12.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice - FNP
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing