Jennifer Infante
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 4 years of clinical experience, including 3 years of leadership roles, and 1 year with utilization management. Proven ability to assess and evaluate the necessity of medical treatments, ensure optimal resource allocation, and improve patient care outcomes. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams, managing care protocols, and advocating for patients while ensuring compliance with policy and clinical guidelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced, short-term assignments across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinics.
- Quickly adapt to new clinical environments, policies, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Utilize strong critical thinking and time management skills to manage patient care efficiently in high-demand units.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient treatment plans.
Surgical Nurse Liaison
Inova Health
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Provide perioperative care as circulating and/or scrubbing nurse.
- Served as charge RN for the team as needed.
- Coordinate and manage the pre-operative process by assessing patients’ medical readiness for surgery, identifying potential risks, and ensuring all necessary pre-surgical evaluations are completed.
- Facilitate timely and accurate prior authorizations for surgical procedures by reviewing clinical documentation, verifying insurance requirements, and collaborating with providers and payers.
- Educate patients and families on surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative instructions, and recovery expectations to ensure informed decision-making and promote compliance.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and insurance companies to streamline surgical scheduling and avoid delays due to authorization or documentation issues.
- Monitor and track authorization status and surgical clearance documentation, proactively addressing issues or missing information to ensure procedures are approved and scheduled without disruption.
- Determine the medical necessity and appropriate level of care for surgical procedures via InterQual.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and managed patient care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Served in perioperative and post-anesthesia care roles.
- Performed charge RN role when needed.
- Educated patients and families on post-care instructions, medications, and recovery expectations
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
- Utilized Epic EMR
- Acted as preceptor for onboarding and training new RNs
Certified Medical Assistant
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P.A.
05.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted dermatologists in various procedures, enhancing patient comfort and care.
- Administered patient assessments and collected medical histories to ensure accurate documentation.
- Trained new staff members on clinic protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies, ensuring timely reorders to maintain clinic operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fort Myers, FL03-2022
Skills
- Utilization Management
- Clinical leadership
- Patient Care & Monitoring
- Medical Record Review
- Insurance & Payer Communication
- Clinical Data Review
- Patient Education
Licenses and Certifications
RN New York – #968087 (Exp. 10/2027)
RN Connecticut – #225837 (Exp. 10/2026)
RN Illinois – #041525971 (Exp. 05/2026)
RN Virginia – #0001331389 (Exp. 10/2027)
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) (Exp. 02/2027)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
01.2025 - Current
Surgical Nurse Liaison
Inova Health
12.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
07.2022 - 11.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery P.A.
05.2018 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University