DIANA SUAREZ PRIMELLES
RN, RMA, CCMA
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over MORE THAN 20 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
ARIZONA
Phoenix, AZ
06.2011 - Current
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Registered Nurse, ICU
MARTIN CHANG PUGA
CAMAGUEY , CUBA
08.2000 - 03.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Medical Assistant
Sunshine Pediatrics
Phoenix, AZ
04.2006 - 05.2011
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nursing Institud
Camaguey 08.2000
Doctor of Nursing Practice - RN
University of Medecine
CAMAGUEY08.2000
Skills
- Wound Care
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Supply Management
- Pharmacy Relations
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Needs assessment
- Patient Scheduling
- Simple dressings
- Phlebotomy
- Insurance claims
- Payment collection
- Medical Records Management
- Monitoring patient progress
- Diagnostic equipment expertise
- Completing insurance forms
- Chronic disease management
- Medical office administration
- EMR / EHR
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Clerical Support
- Specimens collection and processing
- Processing Specimens
- IV Discontinuation
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Patient Feeding
- Patient Medical Histories
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
- Exam Room Preparation
- EMR Systems
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Pulse Oximetry
- Patient Skin and Nail Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Simple Dressings
- Administrative Duties
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Patient Toileting
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Case Management
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Account Management
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Charting Expertise
- Clinical Applications
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Management
- Using Scales
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Patient-Handling Equipment
- Electric Muscle Stimulation
- Reading Comprehension
- Hospice Care
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Wound Care
- Answering Questions
- Ph Testing
- Maintaining Liquid Nitrogen Tanks
- Antigen Testing
- Chronic Disease Management
- Monitoring Patient Progress
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Inventory Management
- Medical Billing
- Patient Oral Care
- First Aid
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Medical Terminology
- Needs Assessment
- STD Counseling
- Chemical Solution Preparation
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Image Formation and Display Expertise
- Pulse Volume Recording
- Efficiency Improvement
- Ambulating and Repositioning Patients
- Family Education
- Using Centrifuges
- Emptying Catheter Bags
- Medications Familiarity
- Specimen Collection
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Doppler Proficiency
- Water Bath Maintenance
- Stocking Supplies
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Account Updates
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Conflict Resolution Ability
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Team Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Traction Equipment
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Electronic Medical Record
- Electrocardiography
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
ARIZONA
06.2011 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Sunshine Pediatrics
04.2006 - 05.2011
Registered Nurse, ICU
MARTIN CHANG PUGA
08.2000 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Nursing Institud
Doctor of Nursing Practice - RN
University of Medecine
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