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Overview
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Christine Joyce Figueroa

Christine Joyce Figueroa

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Rehab RN

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide direct care to patients, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, performing wound care, and assisting with activities of daily living
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering their specific healthcare needs and goals
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, document observations, and maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Assist patients in their rehabilitation journey by implementing rehabilitation techniques, providing mobility assistance, and supporting therapy sessions conducted by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists
  • Educate patients and their families about their condition, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques to promote optimal recovery and prevent complications
  • Coordinate care among healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and support staff, while ensuring seamless communication and continuity of care
  • Advocate for patients and their needs, ensuring their rights are respected, promoting their well-being, and addressing any concerns or issues they may have
  • Work closely with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers, to provide holistic care and achieve positive patient outcomes
  • Adhere to healthcare regulations, protocols, and best practices to maintain patient safety and quality standards, while ensuring proper infection control measures are followed.

Medical-Surgical and Oncology Unit RN

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Tallahassee, FL
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
  • Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients
  • Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications
  • Providing direct nursing care for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, receiving blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed
  • Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs
  • Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements
  • Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
  • Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team
  • Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
  • Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records
  • Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Clinical Claim Review RN

Optum Global Solutions Philippines
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Performs reconsideration retrospective review of inpatient cases applying MCG/ IQ criteria for approval/ denial and sending to MD for final review
  • Generally, reviews medical claims for medical necessity.

Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

EXL Service Philippines, Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provides timely review of authorization requests and ensures the requests meet national standards and contractual requirements
  • Accomplishes all bucketed cases with ample time prior to the deadline
  • Communicates with clarity with my US counterparts (nurses, doctors, and insurance representatives)
  • Performs clinical reviews of authorization requests while adhering to the proper criteria
  • Works independently and collaborates with medical directors and non-clinical providers.

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse

Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019
  • Monitor patient vital signs as they wake from anesthesia
  • Treat pain, nausea and other post-op symptoms and any side-effects of anesthesia
  • Comfort patients waking up scared and confused after surgery
  • Works with inter-disciplinary medical team
  • Document and keep the team informed of the patient’s progress
  • Educate the patient and his/her family on post-surgery care.

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

Raphael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assessing and triaging patients: Gathering the patient’s medical history, conducting a physical examination, and determining the severity of the patient’s condition
  • Administering medications and treatments: Proficient in administering intravenous (IV) medications and fluids and recognize and respond to adverse reactions
  • Monitoring patient progress: Perform and document ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention
  • Collaborating with other healthcare professionals: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, paramedics, and social workers to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care
  • Handling medical emergencies: Responds and is equipped to deal with a medical emergency
  • This includes treating critical injuries, allergic reactions, and trauma
  • Maintaining emergency room care standards
  • Ability to work under pressure, make quick decisions, and provide emotional support to patients and their families
  • Knowledgeable in a variety of medical procedures and able to work effectively with a diverse group of patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Our Lady of Fatima University
03.2016

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Wound Care
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Critical Care
  • Patient Management
  • Chart Updating
  • Medical Assessment
  • Care Planning
  • ADL Assistance
  • Procedure Preparations
  • SBAR Communication
  • Taking Vitals
  • Patient Relations
  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Immunization Skills
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • IV Setup
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Discharge
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Medication Administration
  • HIPAA Education
  • Collecting Vitals
  • Medication Distribution
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Patient Care
  • Trauma Recovery

Accomplishments

  • Ranked as Top 9 out of 14,184 examinees at the June 2016 Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination.
  • Passed the NCLEX-RN examination with minimum questions.
  • Academic Scholar and Dean’s List (2012-2015) at my Alma Mater Our Lady of Fatima University.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse with California license.
  • BLS certified.

Timeline

Inpatient Rehab RN

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee
06.2023 - Current

Medical-Surgical and Oncology Unit RN

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
04.2022 - 06.2023

Clinical Claim Review RN

Optum Global Solutions Philippines
11.2021 - 02.2022

Utilization Management Nurse Consultant

EXL Service Philippines, Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2021

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse

Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019

Emergency Department Staff Nurse

Raphael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Our Lady of Fatima University

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