Anabel M. Iznaga Betancourt
Miami
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager with Accentcare Hospice, skilled in patient advocacy and clinical judgment. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient comfort through effective medication administration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in teamwork and communication, ensuring holistic support for patients and families during critical transitions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Accentcare Hospice
07.2024 - Current
- Patient Assessment and Care Planning
- Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of hospice patients (physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs).
- Develop, implement, and update individualized Plans of Care (POC) in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Identify symptoms and intervene proactively to ensure patient comfort.
- Medication and Symptom Management
- Administer medications and adjust symptom management regimens under physician orders.
- Monitor for side effects and effectiveness of medications, including pain, anxiety, nausea, and respiratory distress.
- Educate families on medication use, including PRN comfort medications.
- Coordination of Care
- Serve as the primary nurse contact for the patient and family.
- Coordinate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and volunteers to ensure holistic care.
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the medical director and IDT.
- Family and Caregiver Support
- Educate families and caregivers on disease progression, signs of approaching death, and caregiving techniques.
- Provide emotional support and bereavement resources before and after death.
- Empower families to participate in patient care while preparing for the end-of-life transition.
- Clinical Documentation
- Complete timely and accurate nursing documentation per hospice and regulatory standards (Medicare Conditions of Participation).
- Document visits, interventions, medication administration, symptom changes, patient and caregiver education, and coordination efforts.
- Crisis and On-Call Management
Registered Nurse (Part Time)
USA International Research
12.2022 - Current
- Registered Nurse monitoring adverse events or SAEs
- Conducting assigned operations of research protocols
- Coordinating, evaluates and follows patient participation in clinical trials
- Performing protocols specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens and monitoring responses to the investigational treatment
- Implementing the standards for research protocols in compliance with regulatory, institutional and external agencies
- Working with a Nurse-APRN-Physician ambulatory care model and PIs
- Performing patient and family education / support
- Collaborates with physicians in determining eligibility of patients for clinical trials
- Acts as an expert consultant to investigators and others to ensure that Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed
- Providing education to staff and patients on disease pathophysiology, treatment and clinical trial information
- Identify patient problems and recommend plan of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse (Full Time)
Floridean Nursing And Rehab Center
Miami
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse (PACU) Per Diem
Zion Plastic Surgery
Miami
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Actively involves the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her post-operative plan of care
- Prepares local anesthesia Registered Nurse doing Pre-op and Post-op (PACU)
- Verifies the patient's identity and surgical procedure
- Reviews consent forms with patient and answers patient's questions relating to surgical procedure
- The nurse will notify the operating physician for specific questions reserved for the surgeon
- Implements the plan of care by: Protecting the patient from injury by performing an individualized risk assessment; Communicating the patient's status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care
- Provides information and emotional support for patients and their family members
- Records baseline hemodynamic status gathers pre-operative vital signs; Blood Pressure, EKG monitoring, emergency notes and documentation such on pre-operative record
- Identifies arrhythmias and notifies medical team members of findings
- Gathers patient medical history and Allergies to medications
- Starts I.V
- Unless anesthesiologist prefers to start his/her own I.V
- On patient
- Administers pre-operative oral or I.V
- Medications ordered by the physician
- Observes patient reaction to medication and acts appropriately when untoward reactions occur
- Reviews Post-operative instructions ordered
- Assists team members to place and position patient on table
- In the emergency, able to give immediate respiratory assistance or support including use of AMBU bag and can administer CPR and venipuncture
- Checking, maintenance, and knowledge of STAT Kit or Crash Cart
- Identifying and utilizes safety precautions and procedures
- Remains familiar with equipment and supplies; their location, function and up-keep
- Re-stocks unit with supplies when needed
- Maintains a comfortable, orderly, clean, and safe environment for the Pre-operative Area
- Helps circulating R.N
- Perform Narcotic Count
- Signs correct verification of count in Narcotic Log
- Protects the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy
- Takes part in pre- and post-op phone calls and communicates any problems to the appropriate person
- PACU: Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia
- Measuring and recording patients' vital signs
- Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication
- Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia
- Updating charts, patient files, and medical records
- Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions
- Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members
- Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Project Manager (Clinical Research Coordinator)
APF Research, LLC
Miami
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Screening of potential study participants
- Assist in the administration of the informed consent
- Conduct study procedure, as required by specific research project (vital signs, draw blood, ECG, shipment of lab specimens, etc.) Assist in the capturing and reporting of adverse events, including serious adverse events
- Supervise the accurate receipt and accountability of study supplies (blood tubes, kits, casebooks, etc)
- Review study schedules to properly organize study procedures
- Assist in the creation of source documents to insure accurate capture data
- Accurate maintenance of records with regards to the research project
- Give accurate and easily accessible research data to the Data Entry department and assist in the accurate transcription of source documents
- Participate in all “study initiation” and “study closeout” meetings
- Actively participate in the exchange of technical, clinical, and scientific ideas and data with the sponsor and the research project team
- Follow established guidelines in the collection of clinical data and/or administration of clinical studies
- Maintains the continuity of the clinical trial while satisfying obligations to the Sponsor/CRO And/or monitor, communicating project status and timelines
- Trains new technicians in duties at the clinic
- Actively participates in ongoing quality assurance program, HIPAA, and corporate compliance programs
- Attends appropriate team meetings regarding study protocols
- Maintains current CPR and Training for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
- New procedures, practices and processes that you have introduced or developed
- Illustrate that you enjoy and have experience of working under pressure to meet targets, and that you can handle challenging environments
- Proven ability to stand in front of groups and present materials and protocols, good communication skills with other colleagues and people of differing ages.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Education
Registered Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Genesis Vocational Institute
Miami, FL01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Ana G. Mendez University
Miami, FL01.2017
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Strong Interpersonal Communications Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology and procedures
- Fully proficient in Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, EDC, and IWRS
- Phlebotomist skills
- Nursing skills
- Treatment recommendations
- Patient and family advocacy
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Preventive healthcare
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Licensed RN
- Clinical judgment
- Performing EKGs
- Nursing performance assessment
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Patient discharge
- Patient monitoring
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification/CPR
- ACLS Certification by American Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Accentcare Hospice
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Full Time)
Floridean Nursing And Rehab Center
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse (Part Time)
USA International Research
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (PACU) Per Diem
Zion Plastic Surgery
05.2022 - 09.2023
Project Manager (Clinical Research Coordinator)
APF Research, LLC
09.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Genesis Vocational Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Ana G. Mendez University
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