Kathryn Almaraz
Reno,NV
Summary
Experienced registered nurse of 30+ years in multiple areas including clinical review, case management, healthcare documentation, management, and patient care. Skilled in medical record evaluation, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary communication. Known for problem-solving, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to improving patient and employee care. Proven ability to streamline review processes, ensure compliance, and apply critical analysis to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee Health RN
CARSON TAHOE HOSPITAL
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Facilitated new hire health screenings to ensure compliance with medical/state/federal requirements
- Monitor/evaluate employee compliance with annual Employee Health Department/hospital requirements
- Coordinate immunization programs with the hospital
- Gave immunizations/N95 testing/PPE review as required
- Provide educational counseling/first aid treatment/Occupational Health and Work Comp issues
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated employees on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
MD'S - MOUNTAIN WEST SURGICAL CENTER
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Received, recovered and discharged patients of various types of plastic/cosmetic outpatient surgeries
- Ensure proper understanding of discharge instructions
- Assisted with Pre Op duties
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Completed follow up phone calls to ensure knowledge and healing outcomes
Clinical Documentation Specialist-HIM/Sierra Surgery PACU
CARSON TAHOE HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 08.2022
- CDS position dissolved due to department restructure
- Performed documentation coding, chart reviews, inquiry for diagnosis accuracy and insurance billing compliance to support AMA and CMS guidelines
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the appropriate representation of patient severity levels within EHRs.
- Analyzed data from audits to identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation processes, implementing targeted interventions for positive change.
- Expedited accurate clinical documentation completion by promptly responding to queries from healthcare providers and support staff, offering timely guidance and support.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- PACU Received, recovered and discharged patients of various types of outpatient surgeries
- Ensure proper understanding of discharge instructions
- Completed follow up phone calls to ensure knowledge and healing outcomes
PACU RN
CARSON TAHOE HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Received, treated, discharged and sometimes transferred patients to inpatient status after various types of outpatient surgeries in same day outpatient surgery setting
- Next day follow up phone calls to patients/family
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Workers Compensation Program Manager
RENO ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC (ROC)
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Liaison between ROC physicians/staff/. Managed cross-functional teams for successful communication with patients, attorneys, Nurse Case Managers, Insurance Adjusters and employers claimant treatment and progression to return to work goals.
- Assisted physician practice with maintaining state compliance regarding Work Comp laws
- Data review, education, customer service, marketing, medical records review, and constant communication with insurance adjusters, employers and attorney.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
Worker's Compensation Nurse Case Manager
ISYS SOLUTIONS, INC
10.2010 - 07.2014
- Solo RN in Northern Nevada/Northern California - managed/coordinated care for assigned injured workers files both telephonically and in the field; local and long distance travel
- Coordinated with insurance adjusters, attorneys, treating and specialty physicians, PT/OT Therapy, and other entities to ensure correct medical management and coordination of the medical treatment for the injured worker
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
Nursing Supervisor ED Fast Track/Interim Chest Pain Manager
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2008 - 10.2010
- Maintain scheduling/staffing, evaluations, discipline, Press Ganey patient satisfaction/rounding, and payroll/Kronos
- Audit lab culture results with patient follow up and ED chart audits for quality control, core measures and compliance
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for numerous nurses and support personnel.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
ED Manager/Nursing Supervisor/ED and Imaging Staff RN
WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER (Rebranded to Renown Medical Center in 2006)/RENOWN MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH MEADOWS
02.2003 - 12.2008
- Managed 13+ bed ED and 60+ employees
- Operations included maintaining department budget, QA/QI, staffing issues, Gallup/Press Ganey satisfaction scores, writing policies and implementing a new graduate program
- Participated in ramp up and launch of EPIC/Tracking and Triage
- Worked with other departments in maintaining integrated patient care and safety issues
- Transitioned from Nursing Supervisor to Manager
- Duties included assisting with ramp up of the new hospital prior to opening; to include but not limited to revision of policies and procedures, compiled employee files, training programs, ordering supplies, computer training, scheduling/staffing, evaluations, discipline and patient satisfaction
- Also worked in Imaging as sedation RN
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Western Nevada Community College
01.1991
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Clinical judgment
- Efficient typing rate of 60 WPM
- Accurate Data Entry
- Discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Coding Patient Information for Compliance
- Care coordination
Certification
- Nevada RN, 21542, Current
- Hawaii RN, 94658, Renewable
- Idaho, RN, 24780, Renewable
- California RN, 518318, Renewable
- BLS, Current, 03/01/25
Employer Contacts
- Carson Tahoe Hospital, 1600 Medical Pky, Carson City, NV, 89703, Julie Dums, 906-280-6752, Rebecca Tucker, 775-445-8585, Erin Amodei, 775-445-7477
- Mountain West Surgical Center, 500 Damonte Ranch Pkwy, Ste 958, Reno, NV, 89521, Amanda Belanger, 775-460-4626
- Reno Orthopaedic Clinic, 555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, Lisa Mead, 775-786-3040
- ISYS Solutions, LLC, 2650 E. Imperial Hwy, Ste 300, Brea, CA, 92821, 714-521-7656
- Renown Regional Medical Center, 1155 Mill St, Reno, NV, 89502, 775-982-4100, Human Resources, 775-982-4156
- Renown South Meadows Medical Center, 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV, 89521, 775-982-7000
- Surgical Arts Surgery Center, 5411 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV, 89511, No longer in business
Timeline
Employee Health RN
CARSON TAHOE HOSPITAL
03.2023 - 01.2025
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
MD'S - MOUNTAIN WEST SURGICAL CENTER
09.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Documentation Specialist-HIM/Sierra Surgery PACU
CARSON TAHOE HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 08.2022
PACU RN
CARSON TAHOE HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 11.2021
Workers Compensation Program Manager
RENO ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC (ROC)
08.2014 - 05.2017
Worker's Compensation Nurse Case Manager
ISYS SOLUTIONS, INC
10.2010 - 07.2014
Nursing Supervisor ED Fast Track/Interim Chest Pain Manager
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2008 - 10.2010
ED Manager/Nursing Supervisor/ED and Imaging Staff RN
WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER (Rebranded to Renown Medical Center in 2006)/RENOWN MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH MEADOWS
02.2003 - 12.2008
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Western Nevada Community College
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