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Jose Melecio Batista

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager

Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
03.1997 - 02.2023
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
  • Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.

Nurse Supervisor

Hospital Matilde Brenes
03.1995 - 02.1997
  • Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
  • Coordinated special clinics and planned for normal variations in service demand.
  • Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Nurse Practitioner

Centro Cardiovascular De Puerto Rico Y El Caribe
07.1992 - 11.1993
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management Specialist in Health

Centro Universitario Columbia
Caguas, PR
10.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Universidad De Puerto Resintió Ciencias Médicas
San Juan, PR
07.2001

Associate of Science - Nursing

Universidad Sagrado Corazon
San Juan, PR
05.1992

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff Assignments
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Filemaker Pro
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Conflict Management
  • Administrative Staff Supervision
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Staff Leadership
  • Nursing Performance Assessment

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
03.1997 - 02.2023

Nurse Supervisor

Hospital Matilde Brenes
03.1995 - 02.1997

Nurse Practitioner

Centro Cardiovascular De Puerto Rico Y El Caribe
07.1992 - 11.1993

Master of Science - Human Resources Management Specialist in Health

Centro Universitario Columbia

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Universidad De Puerto Resintió Ciencias Médicas

Associate of Science - Nursing

Universidad Sagrado Corazon

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