Jessica Vitela
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I am a highly efficient Transplant Quality and Compliance Coordinator with expertise in internal auditing and data analysis. I am hardworking and team-oriented professional that assesses and develops systems for regulatory compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transplant Quality and Compliance Coordinator
Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant
10.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and UNOS regulations.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries.
- Assisted with development of compliance objectives and strategies.
- Implemented improvement initiatives to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
Transplant Coordinator II
Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant
06.2016 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care post kidney donation.
- Managed patient evaluations and testing for living donors and recipients and presented data for transplantation eligibility determination.
- Developed and implemented database to manage patient population of over 500 patients.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with patients and staff.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Epic Health Services
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Handled medication administration, and ventilation monitoring.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05.2016
Skills
- Database Management
- Best Practices Implementation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical and database training
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Document Management
- Information Collection
- Data Entry
- Proficient with MS Office
- Process Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- HCA Healthcare Quality University Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Transplant Quality and Compliance Coordinator
Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant
10.2021 - Current
Transplant Coordinator II
Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant
06.2016 - 10.2021
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Epic Health Services
12.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
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