Charmaine Echavarria
Pittsburg,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Prior Authorization Nurse
Hinduja Global Solutions
Quezon City, Philippines
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyzed clinical data submitted by physician offices in order to approve or deny prior authorization requests.
- Evaluates the pre-service authorization request received for scheduled inpatient admissions, ambulatory surgeries, and outpatient services, and out-of-network providers.
- Accurate, thorough, and efficient review of authorization request.
- Reviews prior authorization request with medical directors, as directed.
- Utilize effective communication, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions, both internally and externally.
Cardiovascular ICU RN
Philippine Heart Center
Quezon City, Philippines
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Experienced in working with cardiac monitors, defibrillators, mechanical ventilators, temporary pacemakers, arterial lines, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and pulmonary artery catheters.
- Knowledgeable with medication administration and computation, such as Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Vasopressin, Adenosine, Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Nitroglycerin, and Lidocaine.
- Proactively monitored telemetry monitors to identify cardiac rhythm irregularities and promptly implement necessary interventions.
- Assisted physicians during insertion and removal of endotracheal tube, central line, arterial line, and chest tube.
- Performed bedside procedures, such as endotracheal tube suctioning, nasogastric tube placement, or urinary catheter placement.
- Conducted diagnostic tests, including EKGs, arterial blood gas and venous blood gas analysis, as well as lab work, and able to interpret abnormal results.
- Functioned as a charge nurse. Maintained a safe environment for the ICU staff and patients by ensuring that all safety protocols were followed consistently.
Medical Surgical RN
Philippine Heart Center
Quezon City, Philippines
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Worked in a medical-surgical ward, providing care for 7-10 patients with various cardio-pulmonary illnesses, such as coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis, myocardial infarction, and valvular diseases.
- Experienced in preparing patients who will undergo cardiac procedures such as coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, CABG, valve surgeries, temporary pacemaker insertion, embolectomy, and amputations.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of assigned patients.
- Observed proper documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management and lifestyle modifications.
Staff Nurse I
East Avenue Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Managed pre-operative preparations for surgeries such as hysterectomies or cesarean sections.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Philippines04-2012
Certification
- Registered RN California #95391968
- ACLS and BLS
- Critical Care Course
- Hemodialysis Training Course
Timeline
Clinical Prior Authorization Nurse
Hinduja Global Solutions
06.2022 - 12.2022
Cardiovascular ICU RN
Philippine Heart Center
11.2016 - 05.2022
Medical Surgical RN
Philippine Heart Center
10.2015 - 11.2016
Staff Nurse I
East Avenue Medical Center
09.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
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