Chelsea Serrato
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner student with over 10 years of clinical experience in pediatric and adult care. Expertise in assessing patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and implementing nursing interventions to improve health outcomes. Strong background in patient education, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH05-2015
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Ohio Board of Nursing
- First Aid, CPR, AED - American Heart Association
Work History
Home Infusion Nurse
SISU Healthcare Solutions
Tempe, Arizona
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting significant changes to healthcare teams to facilitate timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and infusion techniques, empowering them to manage their care effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols during home visits, safeguarding patient health and preventing complications.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with the initiation of IV therapy, including peripheral venipuncture and catheter insertion and maintenance.
- Attended to patients to care for IVs, catheters and ports and deliver important treatments for acute and chronic concerns.
RN Case Manager
Aspen Infusion
Chandler, AZ
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Experienced with diverse patient populations ranging from neonates to older adults
- Provided patient education on the proper administration of home IV therapy in the form of antibiotics, hydration, and TPN and potential side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed venipuncture procedures for blood draws, peripheral IV access, or accessing port catheters.
- Provided guidance and direction as a preceptor to new employees regarding best practices for administering infusions safely.
Weekend Warrior RN
Assisted Home Health & Hospice
Phoenix, AZ
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed initial and comprehensive evaluations to determine initial care requirements.
- Prepared and initialized plans of care based on skilled nursing assessments and diagnostic abilities.
- Responded to on-call emergencies with triage support and direct patient care
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Elara Caring
Toledo, OH
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted initial assessments of patients and families to identify and develop tailored home care plans.
- Provided direct patient care by collecting vitals, dressing wounds, and managing catheters, ensuring optimal patient comfort and recovery.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Served as preceptor for newly hired RNs and LPNs, facilitating onboarding and enhancing their integration into the care team.
RN Case Manager
Ohioans Home Healthcare
Perrysburg, OH
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Developed plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and clinicians to ensure successful transition to home
- Experienced with diverse patient populations ranging from neonates to older adults
- Proficient in OASIS documentation and knowledgeable on Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
- Hands on experience with wound vacs, PICC/CVLs and home infusions, ostomies, tracheostomies, and the education to patients and families for proper home management
Pediatric Endocrinology RN
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with team to develop proper plans of care to patients and families
- Provided education and support to patients and families on management of pediatric endocrine disorders
- Communicated with insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, and patient families to coordinate delivery of medications and supplies
- Experienced with prior authorizations, appeals, and timely documentation to support orders for patients
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Toledo Children's Hospital
Toledo, OH
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed proper patient care plans for critically ill pediatric patients
- Collaborated with nurses, therapists, and intensivists to coordinate comprehensive care for critically ill pediatric patients
- Administered treatments for patients using CVLs, PICC lines, and arterial lines to support recovery and enhance patient outcomes
- Supervised and managed unit as charge nurse, ensuring efficient operations and high standards of patient care
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Health promotion
- Preventive Healthcare
- Complex Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Health education administration
- Physical examinations
- Chronic disease management
- Women's health exams
- Disease prevention education
- Interpret diagnostic tests
Timeline
Home Infusion Nurse
SISU Healthcare Solutions
10.2025 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Phoenix
04.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
Aspen Infusion
01.2024 - 08.2025
Weekend Warrior RN
Assisted Home Health & Hospice
04.2023 - 01.2024
Home Health RN Case Manager
Elara Caring
09.2021 - 03.2023
RN Case Manager
Ohioans Home Healthcare
11.2018 - 09.2021
Pediatric Endocrinology RN
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2017 - 11.2018
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Toledo Children's Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio Northern University