Esther Saint-Cyr
Miami,FL
Summary
New graduate and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC), establishing strong relationships with clients, their families, colleagues, and agencies. Dedicated to supporting the mental health community and helping patients resolve day-to-day challenges.
Developed strong interpersonal and clinical skills in the pediatric healthcare setting, seeking transition into the field of psychiatric mental health nurse provider. Skilled in patient assessment and family communication, ensuring effective care delivery. Looking to bring these transferable skills to a new, dynamic environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE, CASE MANAGER
Molina Healthcare
05.2019 - Current
- Provide care coordination to pediatric members with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders
- Provide case management to medically fragile members enrolled in the enhanced care coordination (ECC) program
- Assist members with care coordination and disease management
- Conduct telephonic assessments
- Assist members with obtaining doctor and specialty appointments, transportation assistance, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and medication authorizations and management
- Collaborate with doctors and specialists in providing care to ensure the well-being of members
- Prepare state-mandated report monthly per AHCA guidelines for submission to AHCA
- Attend and present member weekly in Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings to medical directors, case managers, providers, and parents/caregivers
- Provide education on medication and appointment compliance and disease management
- Prepare and develop care plans specific to members' diseases and needs
- Complete transition template and submit to state based on changes on members' private duty nursing services
- Respond to AHCA grievances requested by the state
- Present members on monthly ECC rounds to discuss the medical necessity for private duty nursing services
- Collaborate with medical directors and providers to reduce private duty nursing and discontinue nursing services based on medical necessity
- Coordinate and schedule peer-to-peer meetings with the medical director and providers
- Attends telephonic peer-to-peer with medical directors and providers to discuss members' care and medical necessity for skilled nursing services
- Coordinate with doctors and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies to ensure members receive equipment and supplies
- Coordinate with pharmacy services team and pharmacy providers to ensure members receive medications
648 Hours of Clinical Practicum
Reclamation Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments for evaluation of mental health conditions
- Utilized diagnostic tools and criteria for the formulation of psychiatric diagnoses
- Developed individualized treatment plans with the collaboration of the patients and my preceptor while incorporating therapeutic interventions and evidence-based practices
- Reviewed prescribed and monitored psychotropic medications with preceptor to address mental health symptoms
- Reviewed patients' records for assessments, interventions, and outcomes
REGISTERED NURSE, CARE MANAGER
Wellcare Children's Medical Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted members with care coordination and disease management
- Conducted monthly telephonic and face-to-face visits
- Prepared and developed care plans specific to members' diseases and needs
- Prepared state-mandated monthly reports per Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) guidelines for submission to AHCA
- Conducted Interdisciplinary Team meetings with providers and members
- Provided education on medication and appointment compliance and disease management
REGISTERED NURSE, CASE MANAGER
Molina Healthcare
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided case management to medically fragile members enrolled in the enhanced care coordination program
- Assisted members with care coordination and disease management
- Conducted telephonic and face-to-face assessments
- Assisted with obtaining doctor and specialty appointments, transportation assistance, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and medication authorizations and management
- Collaborated with doctors and specialists in providing care to ensure the well-being of members
- Prepared state-mandated monthly report per AHCA guidelines for submission to AHCA
- Attended and presented members weekly in Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings to medical directors, case managers, providers, and parents/caregivers
- Provided education on medication and appointment compliance and disease management
- Prepared and developed care plans specific to members' diseases and needs
- Complete transition template and submit to state based on changes on members' private duty nursing services
- Responded to AHCA grievances requested by the state
- Coordinated and scheduled peer-to-peer meetings with the medical director and providers
- Coordinated with doctors and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies to ensure members received equipment and supplies
- Coordinated with pharmacy services team and pharmacy providers to ensure members received medications
REGISTERED NURSE
PediPec Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Assessed and provided nursing care to fragile pediatric patients with medically complex conditions
- Opening nurse-confirmed patients attending, prepared nursing flowsheets for staff and assigned patients to nursing staff, nursing aides, EMTs, and paramedics
- Administered medications by mouth, NG tube, G tube, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and respiratory treatments per physician order
- Provided oral and enteral feedings per physician order
- Provided nursing care and treatments per physician order
- Provided wound, trach, and G tube care to patients per physician order
- Applied orthotics and splints to patients per physician order
- Observed, monitored, and recorded patients' responses to care and treatment
- Prepared clinical and progress notes relating to all aspects of patient care
- Per physician order, completed intake logs, blood glucose logs, and seizure logs
- Provided patient education to parents and caregivers
- Closing nurse- completed census book, completed assignment book, discharged patients and filed daily reports
REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR
South Florida Pediatric Homecare
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Assigned patients to field supervisors and supervised nurses/aides who provided direct patient care
- Evaluated new referrals for admission with recommendations for home care services
- Used IGEA system to enter patients, track clinical status, and created and updated care plan 485
- Entered patients into Florida eQHealth Solutions to request initial and recertification prior authorization for private duty nursing services
- Supported and assisted with nurse hiring, orientation, and education as needed
- Initiated start of care for new patients
- Performed follow-up visits in homes
- Attended interdisciplinary case conferences biweekly and completed case conference summaries on patients
- Performed supervisory visits and reported findings to the Director of Nursing
- Performed assessments for initial admission and recertification period
- Provided patient education on skills, care, and disease process to patients and caregivers
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
KidCare Nursing Services
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Coordinated all aspects of the patient's home care with an interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals comprised of a physician, nurse manager, dietitian, social worker, and physical therapist
- Performed admission visits, initial evaluation visits, and supervisory visits (start of care, oasis, and recertification)
- Re-evaluated patients every certification period
- Determined patient's eligibility for home care services
- Initiated, developed, and updated plan of care 485s
- Prepared clinical and progress notes
- Informed physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs
- Obtained physician's order for home care services
- Requested home care services and skilled nursing through Medicaid by inputting patients' information in EQ health solutions
- Attended case conferences with EQ health patient care coordinator every recertification period for PDN cases
- Provided education to patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures, and therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques
- Performed assessment for initial admissions and recertification period
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Heartland Hospice
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Managed patient and family caseload, which included assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting the care provided
- Planned, coordinated, and delivered nursing care to patients and families
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of patients
- Assessed and evaluated patients' level of care, needs, and requirements
- Performed admission visits and admission referrals and consulted for hospice services
- Prepared clinical and progress notes
- Provided counseling to patients and families regarding disease process, end of life, and ethical issues
- Provided wound care, cath care, medication management, IV administration of medications, IV care, and maintenance
- Provided medication management
Education
Associate in Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLMaster of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
05.2011
Bachelor - Health Science
Florida International University
12.2008
Skills
- BLS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Fluent in English and Creole
- Patient Intake
- Family Education
- Care Plan Development
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
Activities
- Molina Healthcare Spotlight Award, 2022
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Timeline
648 Hours of Clinical Practicum
Reclamation Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE, CASE MANAGER
Molina Healthcare
05.2019 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, CARE MANAGER
Wellcare Children's Medical Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
REGISTERED NURSE, CASE MANAGER
Molina Healthcare
02.2017 - 02.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
PediPec Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2017
REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR
South Florida Pediatric Homecare
03.2014 - 04.2015
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Heartland Hospice
06.2012 - 09.2012
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
KidCare Nursing Services
02.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Bachelor - Health Science
Florida International University
Associate in Arts -
Miami Dade College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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