Jossette Colorico, RN, BSN
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 17 years in diverse nursing roles, including Utilization Review. Specializes in patient assessment and safety, utilizing critical thinking to inform care decisions. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and process improvements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Emergency Dept, Medical Surgical
(North Valley Health Center)
04.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to promptly identify changes or concerns.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
Utilization Review Registered Nurse
(EXL Service Philippines, Inc.)
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Evaluated clinical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Conducted comprehensive retrospective utilization reviews to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround times for authorization requests, streamlining workflow efficiency.
- Keep all company systems and data, (including sensitive member data), secure and safe, according to company's data and security policies and HIPAA guidelines.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of utilization management strategies, recommending adjustments based on performance metrics and feedback.
Registered Nurse-Operating Room, L&D
(Caloocan City Medical Center)
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted assessments to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse-Newborn Nursery
(Al Ahli Hospital)
02.2011 - 01.2017
- Administered comprehensive newborn assessments to ensure health and well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated new parents on infant care, feeding techniques, and safety practices.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Mentored newly hired nurses, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that enhanced clinical skills development.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical
(Caloocan City Medical Center)
05.2008 - 01.2011
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, informing treatment decisions and interventions.
- Prevented adverse events by meticulously following infection control practices in all aspects of patient care.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments on surgical candidates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care and recovery.
- Performed accurate assessments of patients'' conditions and communicated updates to physicians promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Central University
Caloocan City, Philippines04-2007
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Utilization review
- Quality chart review
- Medical/Surgical
- Emergency Department
- Records analysis
- Clinical assessment and Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- MCG Care Guidelines
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Retrospective review
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- IV insertion
- Patient safety
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate and caring
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- CALS (Comprehensive Advanced Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Emergency Dept, Medical Surgical
(North Valley Health Center)
04.2021 - Current
Utilization Review Registered Nurse
(EXL Service Philippines, Inc.)
06.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse-Operating Room, L&D
(Caloocan City Medical Center)
05.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse-Newborn Nursery
(Al Ahli Hospital)
02.2011 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical
(Caloocan City Medical Center)
05.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Central University
LICENSES
Registered Nurse- ILLINOIS (License Number 041375709)
Registered Nurse- MINNESOTA (License Number 2477485)
Registered Nurse- NORTH DAKOTA (License Number 202190, Single state)