Damique Smith-Rose
Parrish
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, adept in maintaining sterile environments and ensuring patient safety during surgeries. Excelled in streamlining operations, enhancing patient care through effective communication, and mentoring over 100 new hires on benefits plans. Skilled in patient assessments and medical documentation, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate patient care.
Experienced with perioperative nursing, ensuring comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery. Utilizes strong clinical skills and attention to detail to maintain sterile environments and patient safety. Track record of effective teamwork and communication within surgical units, enhancing overall patient care quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
Authorization Specialist/ Scheduler
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Resolved discrepancies by verifying insurance eligibility.
- Assisted clients with accurate authorizations and out of pocket estimates.
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
Administrative Operations Manager
Fusion Autism Center
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
Office Manager
Maxhealth
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
- Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Provided outstanding support to entire staff which helped improve process flow and boosted efficiency.
Authorization/Verification of Benefits Supervisor
Prospira PainCare
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Educated over 100 new hires about different benefit plans.
- Kept programs in line with plan structure, company policy and legal requirements.
- Evaluated different providers offering range of services, coverages and plan options to pick optimal choice.
- Audited benefit programs and agreements to optimize service delivery.
Office Manager
Infectious Disease Care Private Practice
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Clinical Partner 2
South Miami Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Sarasota, FL12.2023
Master of Science - Health Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05.2012
High School Diploma -
New World School Of The Arts
Miami, FL05.2007
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Patient positioning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Maintaining sterility
Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Patient communication
- Clinical assessments
- Basic life support
- Infection control
- Circulating nurse skills
Additional Information
American Heart Association BLS Certification #255415334636 (11/2024-11/2026)
American Heart Association ACLS Certification #245406912992 (03/2024-03/2026)
Registered Nurse License # RN950008 (01/2024-04/30/2025)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) # 271498
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Authorization Specialist/ Scheduler
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2024
Office Manager
Maxhealth
08.2020 - 03.2021
Administrative Operations Manager
Fusion Autism Center
01.2019 - 07.2022
Authorization/Verification of Benefits Supervisor
Prospira PainCare
06.2017 - 01.2019
Office Manager
Infectious Disease Care Private Practice
10.2015 - 06.2017
Clinical Partner 2
South Miami Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Master of Science - Health Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Jacksonville University
High School Diploma -
New World School Of The Arts
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