Danielle Barrio
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Registered nurse with 16 years of experience in the aesthetic, surgical, and a variety of numerous professional services utilizing critical thinking skills to provide competent and safe nursing care. Detailed surgical registered nurse in the operating room and clinical setting providing proper care to patients before, during, and after procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Minimized post-operative complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vital signs and overall condition during recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Adhered to strict protocols for medication administration during surgery, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately tracking inventory levels of critical supplies and equipment needed for surgeries.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of all surgical processes, enhancing communication among medical professionals involved in each case.
- Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Upheld strict standards for patient privacy, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Remote Insurance Verification Specialist
Dermatology Solutions Group
07.2020 - Current
- Updated patient and insurance data and input changes into company computer system
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality
- Communicated with cross-functional teams to report insurance company trends
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff
- Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms
- Verified that patients had proper insurance coverage prior to procedures or appointment scheduling
- Called insurance companies to ascertain pertinent information regarding policies and payment benefits for patients
- Communicated with insurance carrier, patient and third party or employer to verify patient insurance benefits
- Accessed third-party insurance databases to identify coverage of benefits
- Determined estimated self-pay portion by calculating charges, co-insurance and deductibles
- Contacted patients to confirm demographic information and communicate financial responsibilities
- Navigated through multiple online systems to obtain documentation
- Entered data in EMR database to record payer, authorization requirements and coverage limitations
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital Cherokee
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians
- Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements
- Foley catheter insertion and care using sterile technique
- Tracheostomy care
- Splint and cast placements
- EKG
- Start IV
Certified Medical Assistant
Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Triage patients
- Schedule appointments
- Assist with Fat grafting
- Pre-operative and post-operative care
- Removal of sutures and staples
- Hair wash 1 day post operative
- Documentation with Nextech system
- Pre-operative and Post-operative photos
- Assist with injectables
- Assist with measurement documentation
- Arrange home health and postoperative rehabilitation
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting
- Assist surgeon in various sterile minor and major surgical procedures
- Identified professional development opportunities and led training
- Prepared sterile surgical equipment and passed instruments and materials to surgeon during procedures
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures
- Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment
- Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff
- Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
- Managed and maintained surgical suites by sterilizing and organizing equipment
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
Lead Surgical Medical Assistant
Riverchase Dermatology
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Assist skin biopsies & excisions
- Perform Cool Sculpting, chemical peels & microneedling with PRP
- Assist with blepharoplasty, facelifts, neck lifts, scar revisions & fat grafting, breast reconstruction, mastopexy, breast augmentation, panniculectomy, abdominoplasty, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and various other procedures such as excision of skin cancers
- Breast & nipple reconstruction
- Wound care for all postoperative procedures including wet to dry dressings and wound vac care
- Perform wound checks, dressing changes, JP drain care, suture & staple removal
- Responsible for prescription, biohazard log management
- Office management: Patient scheduling & sterilize equipment
- Document in Athena & EMA electronic medical records
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures
- Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs
- Reduced potential infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
- Reviewed physician orders to appropriately count and dispense pre-operative and post-operative medications
Clinical Medical Assistant Supervisor
Skin Smart Dermatology
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Charted patients' vitals and records using Nextech system
- Assisted in skin evaluations & minor procedures
- Manages the cosmetic department
- Perform noninvasive procedures on patients such as sculpting, chemical peels microneedling with PRP, IPL, V-Beam, Ultherapy
- Inventory control
- Planned events
- Assisted in MOHS sterile surgery
- Trained new employees
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications
- Took pre and post-op photos
- Increased value to clients through product knowledge
- Sold skin care products such as Obagi, Neocutis, Skin Medica, Elta, skinceuticals and much more
Surgical Medical Assistant
Atlanta Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center
04.2007 - 07.2011
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Documented notes during patient visits
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards
- Sterilized instruments
- Suture and staple removals
- Wound care including usage of wound vac
- Arrange for home health as needed
- Verify patient insurance for breast reduction and breast reconstruction cases
- Assist in surgical procedures such as breast reduction, breast augmentation, panniculectomy, abdominoplasty, liposuction, fat grafting/BBL, mastopexy, gynecomastia, and vaginal rejuvenation
- Managed weight-loss department for future surgical patients prior to certain procedures such as abdominoplasty
Education
Master Of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILAssociates Degree of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern Technical College
Associates Degree of Arts in General Studies - General Studies
State College of Florida
12.2017
Diploma in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown College
01.2006
Skills
- Customer Service
- Document Management
- Documentation and Correspondence
- Electronic Authorization Processing
- Medical Terminology
- Insurance Coverage Verification
- Medical Billing
- Referral Coordination
- Medicaid Knowledge
- Patient Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Case Management
- Complex Medical Terminology
- Care Standards Development
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Post-Surgical Suturing
- Patient Care Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- EMR Software
- Family Support and Assistance
- Pre and Post-Procedure Inventories
- Medication Administration
- Patient Positioning
- Chart Updating
Certification
- Experience Administering Injections (10+ years)
- Patient Care (10+ years)
- Medical Office Experience (10+ years)
- Triage (3 years)
- Vital Signs (10+ years)
- Athenahealth (6 years)
- Catheter Care (3 years)
- Laboratory Experience (7 years)
- NexTech, EMA, and e-clinical (10+ years)
- Phlebotomy (10+ years)
- Caregiving Insurance Verification (3 years)
- Medical Records (10+ years)
- Medical Billing Epic Transcription (10+ years)
- Laundry Clerical Experience (2 years)
- Nursing (3 years)
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Coding
- Venipuncture (10+ years)
- Medication Administration (10+ years)
- Office Management (2 years)
- Medical Scheduling (10+ years)
- Phone Etiquette (10+ years)
- Cerner (3 years)
- ICD-10 (10+ years)
- Computer Operation (10+ years)
- Employee Orientation Anatomy Knowledge (10+ years)
- Medical Terminology (10+ years)
- Supervising Experience (6 years)
- EMR Systems (10+ years)
- CPT Coding (10+ years)
- ICD Coding (3 years)
- CPR Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - September 2020 to Present
- Compact RN license in FL
- CPR with American Heart Association
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital Cherokee
11.2021 - 05.2022
Remote Insurance Verification Specialist
Dermatology Solutions Group
07.2020 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center
10.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Surgical Medical Assistant
Riverchase Dermatology
10.2013 - 10.2019
Clinical Medical Assistant Supervisor
Skin Smart Dermatology
08.2011 - 10.2013
Surgical Medical Assistant
Atlanta Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center
04.2007 - 07.2011
Master Of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Associates Degree of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Southern Technical College
Associates Degree of Arts in General Studies - General Studies
State College of Florida
Diploma in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown College