Kayla Salinas
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Edinburg Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Medical Insurance Specialist
Ochoa's Pharmacy
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Verified patient insurance coverage and benefits for medical claims.
- Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology, and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies between patient information and claims data.
- Reviewed provider coding information to report services and verify correctness.
- Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
- Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
- Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX07.2023
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Observation
- Information Protection
- Culturally-Competent Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Infection Control Standards
- Data Collection
- Medical Equipment Operation
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- BLS certified
- EKG Tech
- Certified Phlebotomy
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Edinburg Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Medical Insurance Specialist
Ochoa's Pharmacy
02.2018 - 08.2020
Vocational - Nursing
South Texas College
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