Athena Cottone
Avon,NY
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse focused on going above and beyond to support the team. Trained in PPE and infection prevention. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a professional in nursing. Quick learner with good computer skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Friendly Senior Living
- Assist director of nursing with planning and coordinating care of members
- Admission and discharge assessment and documentation of all members
- Completion of MDS and care plan/care card development and CAA’s
- Supervisory oversight of the nursing unit to ensure quality of care
- Daily rounding, audit completion, care review, compliance monitoring
- Coaching and teaching all new staff members
Assistant Nurse Manager
Rochester Regional Health
- Mentor and coach staff in clinical and behavioral events
- Consistently plan unexpended admissions and facilitate
- Ensure appropriate number of staff available on unit at all times
- Function as inter- and intra- department liaison
- Provide guidance to unit staff in all matters
- Facilitate professional collaboration with all staff and providers
Off Shift Director
Rochester Regional Health
- Trained student and newly-licensed nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Consulted with the healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
- Observed and adhered to all pertinent HIPAA requirements to protect confidentiality
- Coordinated employee schedules to keep all shifts properly staffed
Clinical Nurse Leader
Rochester Regional Health
- Assessed, monitored, and educated nursing staff on patient care
- Supervised nursing staff and assigned patients to available staff members
- Oversaw supply stocking and patient record updating to ensure readiness for incoming shifts
- Worked collaboratively with patients, physicians, and staff to support patients and families through rehabilitation
- Instituted emergency procedures and infection control protocols as necessary
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
Registered Nurse, LTC
Rochester Regional Health
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work
- Worked with Clinical Leaders to organizations to coordinate continuum of care
- Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
- Maintained accurate and complete records
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs
Health Information Management Specialist
Rochester Regional Health
- Managed, coordinated, and performed day-to-day operations and workflow services to maintain HIM system
- Handled productivity and QC assessments, providing consistent feedback to maintain records operations
- Collected required information form medical units to prepare bills
- Follow-up on claims submitted to insurance companies to mediate disputes and obtain reimbursement for services rendered during patient's treatment
Business Office Associate - Team Leader
Rochester Regional Health
- Collaborated with the team to encourage open sharing of ideas and solutions
- Answered questions from patients regarding billing charges by explaining services and clinical duties performed
- Assisted with audits and delivered backup accounting and collections support
- Organized a consistent schedule to stay on top of billing tasks and avoid payment delays
- Verified coverage with insurers, filed required forms, and submitted paperwork to obtain timely payments
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
Batavia12-2019
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Critical thinker
- Compassion
- Team player
- Good time management
- Medication administration
- Patient family teachings
- Emergency response
- Patient safety
Personal Information
Title: RN EMT
Certification
BLS CPR Certified
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Friendly Senior Living
Assistant Nurse Manager
Rochester Regional Health
Off Shift Director
Rochester Regional Health
Clinical Nurse Leader
Rochester Regional Health
Registered Nurse, LTC
Rochester Regional Health
Health Information Management Specialist
Rochester Regional Health
Business Office Associate - Team Leader
Rochester Regional Health
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
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