ANA ZUZZEETTE E. NICOLAS
Las Vegas
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Review Coordinator
Commence Health
Las Vegas
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated utilization reviews to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Reviewed authorization requests to confirm medical necessity and eligibility criteria.
- Facilitated communication between clinical teams and insurance providers regarding patient cases.
- Maintained accurate documentation of reviews in electronic health record systems.
- Conducted utilization review activities including concurrent reviews, retrospective reviews, and discharge planning.
Admission Nurse/ Nurse Manager
Advanced Health Care of Henderson
Las Vegas
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted patient assessments upon admission to ensure accurate medical history documentation.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians during initial evaluations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and available services at the facility.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards during patient admission processes.
Floor Nurse
Advanced Health Care of Henderson
Las Vegas
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated changes to the healthcare team.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Identified changes in patient condition by observing skin color, pulse rate, breathing rate, blood pressure or other indicators; notifying supervisor as necessary.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Front and Back Medical Assistant
Genesis Medical Group
Henderson
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and medical histories.
- Managed appointment scheduling for efficient clinic operations.
- Processed laboratory specimens for timely analysis and reporting.
Staff RN- Medical Surgical
VRP Medical Center Hospital
Manila
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs regularly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in care delivery.
- Documented patient progress notes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performed numerous diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, and catheterizations, according to established standards of practice.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
Student Clinical Experience
VRP Medical Center
Manila
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Performed basic duties such as feeding, recording vital signs, measuring input and output and detecting new onset of physical symptoms.
- Performed BLS, ACLS and administering blood and IV infusions.
- Assessed patient needs, treated and diagnosed minor illnesses and injuries.
- Rotated to following areas: ICU, Operating Room, Labor and Delivery, Nursery, NICU, Emergency Room, Orthopedic, Infectious Disease, Psychiatric Area.
- Learned the function and operation of the following tools: glucometer, stethoscopes, thermometers, hot and cold packs, EKG, cardiac equipment, catheters, suction equipment, endoscopes.
- Performed suturing, splinting, culture collection and assessment, wound treatment for assigned patients daily.
- Skills Learned: Acute and Chronic Care; Service and Foundation of Nursing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges
Manila, Philippines 06.2012 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Global City Innovative College
Manila, Philippines 06.2010 - 04.2012
High School Academic Diploma -
Guadalupe Catholic School
Manila, Philippines 06.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
- Experience with Windows computers
- Experience with Macintosh computers
- Excellent using Clinical Works System (Matrix Care, Point Click Care and HospiceMD
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Internet Applications
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the Philippines, 07/22/15
- Nevada RN License, RN-826386, ACTIVE
- Basic Life Support Provider, 05/01/26
References
- Ma. Carmela Anne Salta, Registered Nurse, 702-686-1205
- Jiezelle Jenn Saldua, Registered Nurse, 702-688-9704
- Leilani Liam, Registered Nurse, 702-762-9802
Timeline
RN Review Coordinator
Commence Health
05.2024 - Current
Admission Nurse/ Nurse Manager
Advanced Health Care of Henderson
04.2023 - 05.2024
Floor Nurse
Advanced Health Care of Henderson
04.2022 - 04.2023
Front and Back Medical Assistant
Genesis Medical Group
01.2018 - 10.2018
Staff RN- Medical Surgical
VRP Medical Center Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges
06.2012 - 04.2015
Student Clinical Experience
VRP Medical Center
06.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Global City Innovative College
06.2010 - 04.2012
High School Academic Diploma -
Guadalupe Catholic School
06.2006 - 04.2010