Candice Sanchez
Miami,FL
Summary
Emergency Department Unit Coordinator and military veteran of the United States Army Reserve proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver, excellent communicator and strong organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Emergency Department Unit Coordinator
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
03.2017 - Current
- Streamlined patient admissions by efficiently managing and organizing medical records.
- Enhanced unit efficiency by maintaining up-to-date patient information and coordinating interdisciplinary care.
- Boosted communication between healthcare providers with accurate scheduling of patient appointments and procedures.
- Ensured staff adherence to hospital policies through timely dissemination of regulatory updates and guidelines.
- Participate in the interviewing, training, and orientation of new staff members to ensure a cohesive and well-prepared team.
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for enhancing patient care processes and outcomes.
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
Education
Associate of Arts -
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01.2008
High School Diploma -
Miami Job Corps Center
Miami, FL10.2005
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Staff Scheduling
- Training/Orientation
- New Admissions
- Patient Flow Management
- Administrative Support
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency Protocols
- Patient Relations
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Medical Records Management
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association 12/2023 - 12/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Emergency Department Unit Coordinator
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
03.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts -
American InterContinental University
High School Diploma -
Miami Job Corps Center
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