Frances Colon
Premier Medical Group Urology
Poughkeepsie,NY
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with five years of experience in surgical patient care and collaboration with urology teams. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care while advocating for patients throughout the surgical process. Thrives in fast-paced environments, contributing to effective teamwork and high-quality surgical outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Work History
Receptionist / Billing Coordinator
1 Year 8 Months- Managed patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and medical records.
- Processed billing, coding corrections, insurance claims, and patient payments.
- Assisted clinical staff by obtaining vital signs, height and weight measurements, and preparing examination rooms.
- Maintained efficient patient flow while providing compassionate customer service in a busy pediatric practice.
Registered Nurse / Medical Assistant / Surgical Technician
5 Years 11 Months- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-procedure nursing care for urological patients, including patient assessment, IV insertion, medication administration, injections, and catheter changes.
- Assist surgeons with a wide variety of urological procedures, including cystoscopies, bladder biopsies, prostate biopsies, vasectomies, intravesical Botox injections, Testopel insertions, and SpaceOAR procedures.
- Prepare patients, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining strict sterile technique and infection prevention standards.
- Anticipate physician needs during procedures and contribute to efficient surgical workflow.
- Perform bladder scans to evaluate urinary retention and bladder function.
- Collect vital signs, perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and specimen collection.
- Educate patients regarding procedures, medications, post-operative expectations, and discharge instructions.
- Accurately document patient assessments, procedures, and treatments using Epic, Athena, and NextGen electronic medical records.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Medical Assistant Diploma
Skills
Perioperative & Surgical Patient Care
Pre- and Post-Operative Patient Care
Patient Assessment & Clinical Judgment
Medication Administration (PO
IV
Subcutaneous
NG/OG)
IV Insertion & Peripheral Venous Access
Foley Catheter Insertion & Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection
Bladder Scanning
Sterile Technique & Surgical Instrument Preparation
Infection Prevention & Isolation Precautions
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse / Medical Assistant / Surgical Technician
Premier Medical Group Urology
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
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Medical Assistant Diploma
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Mount Saint Mary College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing (BSN)
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