Amarilis Baez
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Bilingual registered nurse for twenty-nine years in the areas of Ortho Trauma, Surgical ICU, Neonatal ICU, and Case Management. I have had the privilege of precepting new nurses/new hires to our tier 3 and 4 caseloads since September of 2019. I have precepted/mentored nurses/new hires transitioning from our tier 3 and 4 into our ECC team for the past year. I have precepted new nurses/hires while working in the hospital setting and taken the role of fill in charge nurse providing guidance, mentorship and nursing best practice since the year 2002. I have audited ECC reports for DOH and provided feedback and corrective action reports to staff. I serve as an immediate resource to case managers to assist with problem solving. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager/Tier
Sunshine Health Plan
Lauderhill, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Precept and mentor new staff
- Evaluate treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards
- Review patient’s medications as well as authorizations
- Monthly follow up with members/guardians and complete ECC assessment accordingly
- Bi-Annual MDT meetings with member/guardian as well as agency case manager.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Health - Case Manager/Field Supervisor
Quality Home
Pembroke Pines, FL
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Address disruption in patient care, including staffing, delays in discharge, managed supportive services and fostered communication among healthcare providers and caregivers, evaluate treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards
- Updated patient chart using Sonato, Epic, and Brightree
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Field Nurse
Total Private Home Health
Hallandale Beach, FL
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plan of care and individualized treatment plans
- Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to adult/pediatric population.
Telehealth Advance Screener Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Associates
Plantation, FL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Precepted new hires
- Worked in a busy pediatric call center, instructing parents over telephone how to respond to emergent situations
- Referred patients to specialist
- Performed calls to pharmacies for prescription’s
- Performed calls to 911 and poison control.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
Staff Nurse
South Miami Hospital, NICU
South Miami, FL
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as vascular line insertions, lumbar punctures, and airway management
- Provided high quality care to one to three patient ratio
Private Duty Nurse
Mr, Mrs. Mark Fisher
Bal Harbour, FL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Cared for child from infancy - two years of age
- Monitored child with pulse oximeter and apnea monitor for severe reflux
- Fostered strong relationship with client and families to support comprehensive social, mental, and physical care
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders
- Equipped family with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Staff Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center, NICU
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, nursing practices, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Acted as fill in charge nurse for a busy NICU
- Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Assessed medical status of patient’s pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as vascular line insertions, lumbar punctures, and airway management
- Provided high quality care to one to three patient ratio
Staff Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital, NICU
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.1998 - 01.2013
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Assessed medical status of patient’s pre and post-operation by checking vital parameter
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as vascular line insertions, lumbar punctures, and airway management
- Provided high quality care to one to three patients per day
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs
Education
ICU Internship -
Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade Medical Campus
05.1993
Skills
- Case Management
- Chart Review
- Supervise and/or act as resource for clinical staff
- Precept and mentor new staff
- Coordinating care
- Pediatric Care Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Case Manager/Tier
Sunshine Health Plan
06.2020 - Current
Health - Case Manager/Field Supervisor
Quality Home
03.2020 - 06.2020
Field Nurse
Total Private Home Health
01.2019 - 06.2020
Telehealth Advance Screener Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Associates
01.2017 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse
South Miami Hospital, NICU
01.2015 - 01.2017
Private Duty Nurse
Mr, Mrs. Mark Fisher
01.2014 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse
Mount Sinai Medical Center, NICU
01.2012 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital, NICU
01.1998 - 01.2013
ICU Internship -
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade Medical Campus
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