Ignara Reyes
Miami,FL
Summary
Adaptable nursing professional skilled at responding to all types of routine and emergency situations. Deliver expert care for acute and chronic conditions. Excellent charting, medication administration and training abilities. Capable Med Pass Supervisor experienced working in challenging environments. Excited about the opportunity to take the next career step
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HARMONY HOMES OF MIAMI INC
Miami, FL - Florida
04.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse
SANTA FE HOME HEALTH CARE INC
Miami, FL - Florida
03.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Med Pass Supervisor/Administrative Assistant
Cutler Bay Village ALF
Miami, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Protected company operations by maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Answered telephones to offer information and accept payments.
Scanned purchases and completed orders according to company standards and policies. - Achieved revenue targets by coaching employees on promotional strategic implemented treatment for patients with various chronic concerns.
- Recorded changes in patient conditions
- Supported patient nutrition needs with assistive feeding
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with oral medicines, Nebulizer treatment PRN
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
- Assistance with Self- medications (Nasal, ophthalmic, oral, otic and topical medications) to patients and monitor patients for reactions
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Printed and filed examination data records according to HIPAA patient standards.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort prior to procedures.
- Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Supervised both clinical and administrative duties in medical office setting.
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
Miami, TX
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Nursing Student
Keralty Hospital/Larkin Hospital Palm Spring
Miami, FL
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Shadowed nursing staff to analyze patient conditions and learn hands-on skills.
- Assisted with basic hygiene, skincare, and nutritional and dietary needs to create positive patient experience.
- Documented vital signs to report abnormalities to licensed nurse for evaluation.
- Assessed patients to document vitals, pain levels, and input and output ratios.
- Bathed, dressed, and toileted patients to manage personal hygiene needs.
- Cared for catheters, central lines, and gastric tubes to contribute to patient well-being
- Changes dressing and evaluating healing to properly care for wounds
- Observed nursing professionals to learn patient care techniques.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Controlled infection risk with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
Medicare Coordinator/Quality Assurance Analyst
MF Home Care Services, INC
Miami, FL
11.2004 - 07.2017
- Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
- Promoted company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
- Investigated performance to maintain employee adherence to quality and safety policies.
- Created, edited, and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by entire QA team.
- Devised strategic and operational planning to evaluate client outcomes with quality management team.
- Kept abreast of regulatory requirements from accrediting bodies and federal, state and local statutes.
- Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes.
- Assessed medical codes on patient records for accuracy.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Carefully coded disease and injury diagnoses, acuity of care and procedures in inpatient setting.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
- Reconciled clinical notes, patient forms and health information for compliance with HIPAA rules.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
Medical Doctor
Asilo de ancianos # 3
Cuba, Santa Clara
10.1997 - 02.2004
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- Visited urgent care clinics to confirm proper care of domestic violence victims.
- Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment.
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.
- Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues
- Educated patients and families on conditions and treatment plans.
- Followed universal or standard precautions consistently to protect patients and staff.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of care provided and patient responses.
- Performed physical examinations of all types of patients.
- Identified and treated acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Diagnosed and treated diseases and disorders affecting different body structures and systems.
- Investigated and identified environmental factors impacting patient's health.
- Implemented treatment plans for disorders, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse, ADN
Florida National University
Miami, FL12.2021
M.D. - Medicine
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
Villa Clara, Cuba08.1997
Skills
- Strong computer hardware and software knowledge, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Customer and personal service, including quality standards for services
- Education and training; teaching and instructing individuals and groups
- Therapy and counseling, including diagnosis, treatment and guidance of physical and mental dysfunctions
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Chart updating
- Medication administration
- Intake control
- Patient assessment
- Wound Care
- Diagnostic support
- Team Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Administration and Reporting
- Documentation and Reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Human Resources Management
- Long-Term Care
- HIPAA Education
- Follow-Up Calls
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
06.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
HARMONY HOMES OF MIAMI INC
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
SANTA FE HOME HEALTH CARE INC
03.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
Keralty Hospital/Larkin Hospital Palm Spring
08.2019 - 12.2021
Med Pass Supervisor/Administrative Assistant
Cutler Bay Village ALF
08.2017 - Current
Medicare Coordinator/Quality Assurance Analyst
MF Home Care Services, INC
11.2004 - 07.2017
Medical Doctor
Asilo de ancianos # 3
10.1997 - 02.2004
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse, ADN
Florida National University
M.D. - Medicine
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
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