HYACINTH BRANA BSN RN
Summary
Registered Nurse with focus on delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments. Recognized for ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Strong critical thinking and patient management skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kentfield Rehabilitation and Specialty Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Standardized sales processes by configuring custom objects, fields, page layouts, and record types in Sales Cloud environment.
MDS Coordinator RN/RN Supervisor
Novato Healthcare Center
05.2022 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Developed effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization
WNS Global Services
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by monitoring patient outcomes and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to the development of policies, procedures, and training materials related to clinical review processes.
Disability Nurse Clinician
EXL services
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Medical Surgical Nurse
University of Perpetual Help-DJGTCMC
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Managed caseload of 10-15 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
Dasmarinas Cavite Philippines04-2005
Skills
●Wound care
●Medication administration
●Nursing documentation
●Medical-Surgical Nursing
● Rehabilitation/Geriatrics Nursing
● Long-term Care Nursing
● Quality Chart Review
● Care Coordination
● Admissions Reviews
● Managed Care
● Medicare/Medicaid
● Knowledge of Claims/Billing
● Utilization Review
● Prior Authorization
● Attention to Detail
● EMR/EHR-Systems
● Time Management
● Mentor/Leadership
● Critical Thinking
● Discharge Planning
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Body: American Heart Association Expiration: March 31, 2027
- BLS - Basic Life Support Body: American Heart Association Expiration: April 30, 2026
- RN- Registered Nurse Body: California Board of Nursing Expiration: October 31, 2026
Personal
Profile Date of Birth: September 20, 1984 Place of Birth: Obando Bulacan Philippines Age: 40 y/o
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kentfield Rehabilitation and Specialty Hospital
07.2024 - Current
MDS Coordinator RN/RN Supervisor
Novato Healthcare Center
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization
WNS Global Services
02.2019 - 04.2022
Disability Nurse Clinician
EXL services
11.2016 - 02.2019
Medical Surgical Nurse
University of Perpetual Help-DJGTCMC
08.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
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