Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager II
Centene, Superior Health Services
Del Rio, Texas
09.2023 - 01.2024
Resource Utilization Group (RUG) certified nurse on the assessment team for Superior Health Plan Star Kids.
Daily assessments of patients' physical, psychological, and social needs.
Coordination of services and resources.
Monitoring patient progress, and providing education and support to patients and their families.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER
Del Rio, TX
11.2019 - 02.2023
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
SAN FELIPE DEL RIO CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Del Rio
09.2015 - 03.2018
Taught diverse subjects for grades 4-8, successfully delivering teaching in absence of regular teacher
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
Assigned, explained and graded homework
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
HEB PHARMACY
Del Rio, TX
01.2006 - 08.2010
Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information
Coordinated verification and filling of daily prescriptions in high-volume pharmacy environment
Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues
Collected co-payments or full payments from customers
Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information
Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles
Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email
Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
08.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biology
Sul Ross State University
05.2014
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - General Studies
Southwest Texas Junior College
05.2014
Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Patient and family advocacy
Collecting vitals
Medication Administration
Chronic disease management
Strong clinical judgment
Case Assessments
Service Coordination
Referral Management
Patient Education
Certification
Basic Life Support
American Nurses Association
Resource Utilization Group License
Timeline
Care Manager II
Centene, Superior Health Services
09.2023 - 01.2024
Dialysis Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER
11.2019 - 02.2023
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
SAN FELIPE DEL RIO CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bilingual Customer Service Representative at Centene, Superior Health ServicesBilingual Customer Service Representative at Centene, Superior Health Services