Josephine Grace Baltazar
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional knowledgeable about direct patient care and procedures, medication, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Committed to providing a safe environment for patients to ease anxiety and produce accurate results. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities. Seeking to maintain a full-time position utilizing excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Offering clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Prior Authorization Nurse
Omega Healthcare
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated with provider's office and insurance companies regarding insurance approvals and denials.
- Maintained detailed records and documentation related to prior authorization requests, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate submission of required documentation for timely authorizations.
- Collaborated with various staff within provider networks and case management team to coordinate patient care
- Supported organizational initiatives focused on improving patient access to care by providing expert guidance on the prior authorization process.
Clinic Nurse
The Medical City Clinic
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of illnesses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical issues and concerning symptoms.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, procedures, outpatient surgeries, and provided clinical support as needed.
- Performed EKGs, identified arrhythmias and relayed abnormal findings to cardiologist-on-duty
- Administered medications, immunizations, and topic treatments as ordered to address patient symptoms while adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and respond promptly to any changes or abnormalities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments, disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Performed wound care procedures skillfully, preventing infection and promoting healing for timely recovery from injuries or surgeries.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, maintaining a safe and sanitary clinic environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and industry trends.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Provided patient care for units with the greatest need, which included but not limited to Medical-Surgical ward, Surgical-Oncology ward, Pulmonary Progressive Care ward, as well as Critical COVID ward at the height of the pandemic.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, administering blood products, ventilator patient care, tracheostomy care, and central line pressure monitoring
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, creation of IJ catheter access, and physical therapy, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Performed medication reconciliation with Clinical Pharmacists for safe medication administration.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Nursing Aide
United Doctors Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Performed vital sign checks and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
- Transported patients from ward to Radiology department for x-ray, CT scan, MRI, and other special procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections.
- Delivered personal care services such as bathing, grooming, toileting assistance, helping maintain patient dignity while promoting independence whenever possible.
- Conducted regular safety checks on medical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing risks to patients.
- Managed ward inventory
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Quezon City
Philippines05.2019
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
St. Augustine School of Nursing
Philippines05.2014
Skills
- Task prioritization and time management
- Patient condition assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Procedure assistance and instrument sterilization
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Microsoft office
- HIPAA compliance
- Care coordination
- Insurance verification
- Pharmacology knowledge
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prior Authorization Nurse
Omega Healthcare
02.2023 - 12.2023
Clinic Nurse
The Medical City Clinic
05.2021 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
Nursing Aide
United Doctors Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Quezon City
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
St. Augustine School of Nursing
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