Krystal Romero, RN, BSN
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Utilization Review Nurse with diversified experience in healthcare settings. Proficient in ensuring patient care services are medically necessary and within the parameters of prescribed protocols. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, and proficiency in using medical software for data analysis. Known for contributing to team success by promoting best practices in patient care management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
IP/OP Opportunity Utilization Management
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient care and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in treatment plans.
- Performed pre-certification, concurrent, and retrospective reviews of inpatient and outpatient services.
- Collaborated with care team to facilitate timely transition of care.
- Documented all utilization review activities, findings, and decisions in patient records and databases.
- Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
- Communicated with external partners such as managed care organizations or vendors on a regular basis.
- Proficient in Epic and Cortex systems.
Infectious Disease Nurse Med Surg
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Nurse Representative for St. Joseph's Paterson Nurse Practice Council
- Participate with doctors, RN’s, staff nurses, health care consultants and therapists to provide coordinated treatment and optimal care
- Comprehensive knowledge and implementation of universally accepted infection control practices
- Hard skills including insertion of intravenous lines, urinary catheters, blood draws, closely monitoring patient labs and diagnostics, managing critical tubing (tracheostomies, PEG/ tubes, maintaining and inserting NGTs, Central lines, chest tubes, drains, wound vacs), maintaining sterile technique, wound care, administering blood transfusions, administering lifesaving interventions in Rapid Responses and Adult Trauma Alert situations
- Deliver education to patients, caregivers, and families on risk factors, treatments, and side effects to identify appropriate treatment plans
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack , NJ
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted physicians in performing cardiac, cerebral, and vascular catheterization procedures, including angioplasty, stent and pacemaker placement.
- Performed emergency interventions when necessary such as defibrillation or cardioversion.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings as a representative in Nurse Practice Council.
Public School Nurse
Northern Region Educational Services Commission
Wayne, NJ
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided high-quality care to all high school students and staff
- Implemented healthy policies for facility before and during covid-19 pandemic
- Organized and maintained student health records and vaccinations
- Health screenings, vision, hearing, and scoliosis tests performed according to nj health department requirements for all students
- Collaborated with teachers, counselor, and principal to provide quality health and psychological care to students, the year award for 2020
Corrections
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
Hackensack, NJ
11.2013 - 03.2020
- RN
- Utilized expertise and experience to provide nursing assessments and interventions, including medical, dental, and psychiatric screenings
- Assessed patients suffering with withdrawal and intervene as needed to manage symptoms
- Provided medical care to diverse group of individuals during emergency situations
- Prioritized patient care based on acuity to ensure needs are met promptly
- Collaborated with primary providers to ensure continuity, timeliness, and appropriateness of care for all patients
- Instrumental in providing nursing services encompassing treatments, diagnostic and preventative procedures, and health screenings promoting patient care and safety
- Implemented health and psychological screenings, patient education, and admissions in the affiliated facility – Bergen County Housing and the Health and Human Services Homeless Shelter.
Pediatric RN
Stay Well Services
Fair Lawn, NJ
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Promoted the health and wellbeing of patients by using experience and expertise with seizure activity, gastric tubes, tracheostomies, and total pediatric care
- Implemented, supervised, and evaluated the nursing care of various patients
- Obtained experience in both home and school environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Associate - Science
Hudson County Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Bayonne Medical Center School of Nursing
Skills
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
IP/OP Opportunity Utilization Management
Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Hackensack University Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2024
Infectious Disease Nurse Med Surg
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Public School Nurse
Northern Region Educational Services Commission
01.2020 - 05.2021
Corrections
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
11.2013 - 03.2020
Pediatric RN
Stay Well Services
01.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Associate - Science
Hudson County Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Bayonne Medical Center School of Nursing
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