Carla Matamoros Gonzalez
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic Systemic Therapy Nurse Educator at Miami Cancer Institute with a passion for patient education and treatment coordination. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in clinical assessment and EMR documentation, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families during challenging times. Fluent in Spanish, dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systemic Therapy Nurse Educator
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, FL
11.2017 - Current
- Provided education to new patients and their families for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and oral oncolytics.
- Assessed their readiness to learn, and help coordinate their treatment plan and appointments.
- Helped the patient and family feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
- Complete chemo/immunotherapy, pregnancy waiver consents, and CADD continuous infusion pump consent.
- Do a 24-hour callback post-initial treatment.
- Mentored new nurses and provided information on new treatment plans used in our facility, following hospital policies and procedures. Handouts and writing instruction techniques and assessment procedures.
Nurse Billing Auditor
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, FL
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Performed audits and appropriately submitted billing charges, and was able to assist co-workers with any billing concerns.
- Minimized any billing backlogs by updating patients' accounts and generating reports.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance the audit department's performance and increase operational efficiency.
- Assisted nurses with any billing queries to be able to submit charges in a timely manner.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Advanced Medical Specialties
Miami, FL
05.2010 - 11.2016
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy, IVIG, and iron infusion.
- Administered growth factor injections and hormonal injections.
- Assessed patients' blood counts and any side effects of treatments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medications, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy dosages before administration.
- Stock clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, FL
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy and blood products.
- Ordered supplies necessary for infusion therapies according to departmental guidelines.
- Managed acute infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, prior to chemotherapy infusions.
- Assessed patient response to treatments and reported changes in condition to physicians.
Inpatient/Outpatient Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
Miami, FL
07.2002 - 05.2010
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on each patient's care every day.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood transfusion, iron infusion, patients undergoing radiation treatments, and patients under hospice care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe and clean environment for patients.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12-2017
Associate of Science -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL06-2002
High School Diploma -
Miami Senior High School
Miami, FL06-1990
Some College (No Degree) - Bookkeeping
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Patient education
- Oncology treatment coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- EMR documentation
- Mentorship development
- Team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Care planning
- Assessment techniques
- Educational assessment
- Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Good work ethic, friendly, people skills, positive attitude
- Fluent in Spanish
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) since 2012.
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified since 2004.
- Registered Nurse license since 2002.
- BLS for healthcare providers
Timeline
Systemic Therapy Nurse Educator
Miami Cancer Institute
11.2017 - Current
Nurse Billing Auditor
Miami Cancer Institute
10.2016 - 11.2017
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Miami Cancer Institute
11.2014 - 10.2016
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Advanced Medical Specialties
05.2010 - 11.2016
Inpatient/Outpatient Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
07.2002 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science -
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Miami Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Bookkeeping
Miami Dade College
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