Beatriz Valle Saldana
North Las Vegas
Summary
Hardworking, passionate job seeker and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Navigator
Kidney Specialists Of Southern Nevada
01.2023 - Current
- Serves as the primary contact for the initial administration of patient referrals and admission to dialysis center for providers and vascular access placement.
- Acts as a liaison with the referral sources, centers, patients, and discharge planners; obtains medical information in a timely manner to ensure an expedited and efficient placement process to a preferred center location
- Responsible for maintaining the dialysis census, dialysis reports and database vascular access placements.
- Scheduled high priority patients for continuous health examinations.
- Responsible for following the patient admission process, and vascular access placement; communicates to appropriate parties according to the established procedures and in compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Collects all data or packet for placement according to policy to ensure efficient processing of placement, including insurance and other financial information; complete the preliminary paperwork and standard placement forms including assisting with collection and documentation of comorbid information
- Obtains necessary approvals to ensure the efficient processing of placement data according to policies and procedures
- Utilizes appropriate systems to ensure accuracy, tracking, and reporting
- Coordinates internally and externally with Intake/Authorizations to establish appropriate placement of patients
- Follows up in a timely manner, and escalates urgent needs such as placement denials from centers or billing groups to management as needed
- Communicates in a timely manner with individual centers based on placement and prompt scheduling processes
- Collaborates with center staff and other internal departments to effectively to resolve issues impacting a patient's placement process
- Recommends updates or changes to the admission criteria, policy, and procedure
- Maintains effective and professional relationships with all referral sources by providing outstanding customer service
- Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication
- Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner
Ultrasound Technologist
4D Special Delivery
10.2011 - 02.2021
- Educated patients on examination processes, easing anxiety levels and fostering a positive experience.
- Managed inventory of supplies ordering replacements when needed to avoid shortages or delays in service provision.
- Mentored student sonographers during rotations, providing valuable guidance on advanced imaging techniques and patient care.
- Stocked and prepared assigned room for smooth daily patient flow.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Performed Elective 2d,3d and HD ultrasounds.
- Gender Determination
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Beverly Hills, CA06.2011
Skills
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Patient confidentiality
- Healthcare Systems Knowledge
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Calm and Effective Under Pressure
- Multitasking
- Caring and Empathetic
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability and Dedication
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Care Navigator
Kidney Specialists Of Southern Nevada
01.2023 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
4D Special Delivery
10.2011 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
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