Kaitlyn Frangopoulos
CentraState Medical Center
Manalapan,NJ
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Diligent registered nurse with background in emergency medicine, including adult and pediatric population. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Work History
ED Care Coordinator
8 Months- Reviewed medical necessity for inpatient and outpatient services using InterQual and MCG criteria.
- Documented utilization review findings in electronic health records with accuracy and consistency.
- Communicated care recommendations to interdisciplinary teams to support appropriate level-of-care decisions.
- Educated staff on utilization management processes, documentation standards, and authorization workflows.
- Reduced healthcare costs through efficient utilization of resources and identification of unnecessary treatments or procedures.
- Increased staff efficiency by providing ongoing education on proper documentation techniques necessary for accurate claims processing.
- Coordinated patient care plans across clinical teams to support timely service delivery.
- Scheduled appointments, referrals, and follow-up activities using electronic health record systems.
- Improved communication among healthcare providers, streamlining the coordination of services for patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Advocated for patients during care team discussions, ensuring their preferences and needs were prioritized.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
4 Years 6 Months- Assists patients in emergency settings with timely assessments and treatments. Provides comfort and support to patients and families. Educates patients and families on medical procedures and diagnoses. Collaborates with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other nursing staff.
- Triage assessment and prioritization of incoming patients according to acuity levels.
- Executes rapid identification of life-threatening conditions, including stroke and STEMI.
- Executes insertion and maintenance of IV lines to ensure patient care continuity.
- Executes safe medication administration protocols to ensure patient well-being.
- Oversees comprehensive care and management of critically ill patients.
- Assists physicians with medical procedures, including intubation, chest tubes, and central line placements, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Manages documentation processes for electronic health records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency/Inpatient
1 Year 7 Months- Evaluates health status of pediatric patients and implements targeted nursing interventions to enhance overall patient care.
- Coordinates efforts with multidisciplinary professionals to develop and deliver individualized care plans for optimal patient support.
- Develop and implement educational sessions for patients and families focused on effective health management and adherence to post-discharge instructions.
- Supports junior nurses in refining clinical abilities and cultivating a cooperative atmosphere.
Patient Access Representative
5 Years- Assisted patients with timely greetings and guided them through hospital registration process. Entered patient information from ambulance arrivals into hospital database. Communicated courteously with patients while maintaining total privacy for comfort.
- Collected demographic information from patients at bedside or family members via phone when patients unable to provide details.
- Secured consent from patients or authorized representatives when patients are unable to provide consent independently.
- Entered insurance information into charts to facilitate accurate billing processes.
- Facilitated communication with triage nurse and EKG technician regarding patients presenting with chest pain or stroke symptoms.
Patient Care Technician
6 Months- Assisted nurses and healthcare staff in delivering patient care. Supported patients with daily activities and advocated for their needs. Skills include patient support, communication, and teamwork.
- Documented care provided and recorded direct observations made during patient interactions.
- Monitored vital signs and blood sugar levels. Assisted in obtaining EKGs and placing telemetry monitors.
- Assisted with feeding patients and performing dressing changes. Supported ambulation and physical therapy activities. Aided in pre-and post-operative care and completed other assigned duties.
Education
Associate of Science
Skills
Exhibits a strong work ethic while maintaining empathetic communication with patients and colleagues.
Performs tasks in timely fashion.
Exhibits unwavering respect and passion for organizational values and mission.
Trained on Epic
Wellsoft
Cerner
Meditech
and Microsoft software to support clinical staff in delivering quality patient care.
Frequently filled in as ED charge nurse when needed.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
ED Care Coordinator
CentraState Medical Center
2026.02 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency/Inpatient
CentraState Medical Center
2024.07 - 2026.02Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CentraState Medical Center
2021.08 - 2026.02Read More
Patient Care Technician
CentraState Medical Center
2018.09 - 2019.03Read More
Patient Access Representative
CentraState Medical Center
2016.08 - 2021.08Read More
Brookdale Community College
Associate of Science
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