CLAUDIA I. FRANCISCO, RN. BSN
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
As a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated BSN Registered Nurse working in the Intensive Care Unit, with a background in healthcare as a certified medical assistant and a foreign-trained medical doctor. I am adept at clinical procedures, patient care, and medical documentation. Proficient in patient assessment and emergency response in high-pressure environments, fostering patient-centered care, teamwork in a fast-paced environment, in compliance with regulatory standards, while applying critical thinking and clinical skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes, using up-to-date evidence-based practices. As an aspiring Doctor of Nursing Practice in Acute Care with a professional interest in critical care, Neurology, and cardiology. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development to provide high-quality and empathetic care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Medical ICU
Advent Health Kissimmee
04.2025 - Current
- Manage acutely ill adult population with multi-system failure, complex comorbidities, and high-acuity care needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes during rapid clinical changes.
- Perform advanced assessments, titrate vasoactive medications, monitor hemodynamics, and support ventilated patients.
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, disease processes, and transition of care.
Patient Care Technician (Per Diem)
Advent Health Kissimmee
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs and conducted necessary glucose checks.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, feeding, ambulating, and keeping the patient environment clean and organized.
- Assist nurses in providing patient care, such as wound care, following isolation protocols, performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Patient sitter.
Certified Medical Assistant
Brain and Nerve Center
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted patient interviews to gather medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms, assisted providers with in-office procedures, cleaned equipment, and managed supply inventory.
- Handled patient documentation, including insurance processing and billing coordination.
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and care instructions.
- Performed and interpreted neurocognitive and mental health assessments.
- Coordinated with pharmacies for prescription orders, refills, and insurance prior authorizations.
Certified Medical Assistant/ Referral Coordinator/Foreign Medical Doctor
Dr. Joseph Millin
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted patient interviews to verify information, record medical history, and confirm visit purposes.
- Managed insurance authorizations for diagnostic and routine imaging and reported results to physicians.
- Processed referral requests to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Coordinated with service providers, vendors, and medication representatives.
- Ensured receipt of testing and consultation reports before patient follow-ups.
- Served as HEDIS program coordinator for chronic care patients on Medicare.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Orlando, Florida12.2024
Doctor in Medicine -
Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago
Santo Domingo, DR02.2010
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Dedicated
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)
- Critical Thinking
- Energetic
- Multitasker
- Ventilator management
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Healthcare ethics
- Cultural history
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude Award
- Salutatorian Award
- Florence Nightingale Award
- Leadership Award
- Phi Theta Kappa member
- Leadership Program
- Mentorship Program
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida Board of Nursing, Active, 2025
- BLS, American Heart Association, Active, 2025
- ACLS, American Heart Association, Active, 2025
- Registered Pharmacy Technician, Florida Board of Pharmacy, Active, 2012
- Certified Medical Assistant, National Healthcareer Association
Affiliations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Phi Theta Kappa
American Nursing Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Medical ICU
Advent Health Kissimmee
04.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician (Per Diem)
Advent Health Kissimmee
04.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Brain and Nerve Center
09.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Medical Assistant/ Referral Coordinator/Foreign Medical Doctor
Dr. Joseph Millin
02.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Doctor in Medicine -
Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago