Cristina Quevedo-Kremer
Westminster,CO
Summary
Registered Nurse in Medical Intensive Care Unit at HCA HealthONE Aurora, specializing in critical care management and communication. Enhanced patient outcomes through compassionate care and strict adherence to safety protocols. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for effective patient education, support, and disease outcomes. Compassionate professional in healthcare with a focus on critical care, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support, patient assessment, and emergency response management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care under stressful conditions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
HCA HealthONE Aurora
Aurora , CO
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients in fast-paced MICU environment.
- Monitored and assessed vital signs, laboratory results, and clinical conditions to identify changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies, ensuring accurate dosages and safety compliance.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, documenting findings in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on medical conditions and post-discharge care to ensure understanding.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Medical Assistance
South Florida Perinatal Medicine
South Miami, FL
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Verified accuracy of patient orders for scheduled tests to ensure proper processing.
- Managed incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and checked in patients while updating records.
- Ensured timely completion of required forms and consents by patients.
- Delivered direct patient care, including rooming patients and taking vital signs.
- Obtained detailed medical histories and administered vaccines, injections, and medications.
Front Desk/ Receptionist
South Florida Perinatal Medicine
South Miami , FL
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Verified patient demographic information and scanned documents into Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments to optimize patient flow.
- Requested referrals from insurance companies and providers to facilitate patient care.
- Managed patient check-in and check-out processes, ensuring accurate scanning of superbills for billing purposes.
Case Aide
Comprehensive Health Services
Homestead, FL
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Facilitated timely family reunification efforts by assisting Case Managers with direct contact.
- Ensured completion of assessments in strict accordance with contract policies and procedures.
- Reported significant incidents promptly, maintaining compliance with established guidelines.
- Coordinated with Medical Team to secure necessary discharge clearances.
- Recommended strategies to enhance compliance and improve service efficiency.
Referral Specialist
Citrus Health Network
Hialeah, FL
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained accurate records for in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring data integrity.
- Processed up to 40 referral requests daily for OB/GYN medical providers.
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure pre-certification and benefits information.
- Assessed patient needs and provider availability to optimize scheduling processes.
- Performed office duties, including directing calls, greeting visitors, and managing mail.
- Ensured timely updates of medical records and efficiently scheduled patient appointments.
Insurance Verification Specialist/ Front Desk Supervisor
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist of South Florida
South Miami, FL
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Sorted and verified insurance information, ensuring accurate record maintenance and timely authorization submissions to referring physicians.
- Verified authorization records for follow-up appointments, documenting procedures performed at hospital accurately.
- Provided comprehensive support to front desk teams by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and requesting authorizations.
- Managed patient check-ins and check-outs efficiently, processing all necessary documentation and payments.
Insurance Verification Specialist
South Florida Perinatal Medicine
South Miami, FL
07.2008 - 04.2013
- Printed and organized patient encounters 48 hours in advance, verifying insurance separation accuracy.
- Tracked authorization requests from referring physicians for procedures and follow-up appointments.
- Ensured accurate verification of hospital procedures and maintained proper documentation.
- Coordinated verified encounters, sending them to various processing locations.
- Assisted front desk staff by answering phones and scheduling appointments efficiently.
- Managed patient check-in and check-out processes, ensuring thorough documentation scanning for billing.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Doral, FL10.2021
Associates In Science -
Miami Dade Community College
Kendall, FLSkills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Patient assessment
- Critical care management
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Ventilator management
- Compassionate care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Policy adherence
- Clinical judgment
- Organizational skills
- Detail-oriented record keeping
- Medicaid knowledge
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Adaptability to change
- Performance under pressure
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Electronic charting
- IV setup and management
- Trauma nursing certification
- High-stress management skills
- Neurological assessment expertise
- Multitasking abilities
- Certified in CPR/AED and BLS
Certification
- Infection Control Course Certificate, June 2019
- HIPAA Course Certificate, June 2019
- Nursing Liability 2017, June 2019
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Nursing Professionals, April 2020
- FEMA Introduction to Incident Command System, April 2021
- FEMA National Response Framework, May 2021
- FEMA Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, May 2021
- FEMA An Introduction to the National Incident Management system, May 2021
- Psychological First Ai, May 2021
- BLS and ACLS, American Red Cross, March 2022-Present
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, June 2024-Present
BSN CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Preceptorship – Baptist Hospital Main: Neuro (96 hours) 08/2021 – 10/2021
- Med Surg III – Homestead Hospital: Med Surg, OR, and ICU (135 hours) 06/2021 – 08/2021
- Public Health – Swift River Virtual Clinical System (90 hours) 04/2021 – 06/2021
- Pediatrics – Swift River Virtual Clinical System (68 hours) 01/2021 – 03/2021
- Obstetrics – Swift River Virtual Clinical System (68 hours) 11/2020 – 01/2021
- Med Surg III – Swift River Virtual Clinical System (135 hours) 08/2020 – 10/2020
- Mental Health – Swift River Virtual Clinical System (90 hours) 06/2020 – 08/2020
- Med Surg I – Encompass Rehab Hospital of Miami (135 hours) 04/2020 – 06/2020
- Nursing Fundamentals – Encompass Rehab Hospital of Miami (90 hours) 01/2020 – 03/2020
Accomplishments
- Level I intensive in Mass Care Distribution & Front Line Participation in Disaster Response, February 2006
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society March 2015-Present
- Sigma Theta International Honor Society of Nursing, November 2020-Present
- Participation in the International Language Exchange Program, April 2021
- Workplace Professionalism Aware, October 2021
- Dean's List, April - June 2021
- DAISY Award nomination in 2023
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Active Consoler and participant of Seven Day Adventist Pathfinder Club
- Registered Emergency Response Team in South Florida
Languages
- Spanish
- English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
HCA HealthONE Aurora
05.2022 - Current
Medical Assistance
South Florida Perinatal Medicine
10.2021 - 10.2023
Front Desk/ Receptionist
South Florida Perinatal Medicine
09.2019 - 10.2021
Case Aide
Comprehensive Health Services
06.2019 - 09.2019
Referral Specialist
Citrus Health Network
07.2018 - 06.2019
Insurance Verification Specialist/ Front Desk Supervisor
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist of South Florida
08.2013 - 08.2016
Insurance Verification Specialist
South Florida Perinatal Medicine
07.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associates In Science -
Miami Dade Community College
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