Luisana Acevedo
Jefferson Health
Allentown,Pennsylvania
8
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with 3+ years of clinical experience across perioperative, hospice, and acute-care settings. Skilled in analyzing patient care and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments requiring precise decision-making and effective communication. Seeking to apply clinical expertise to a utilization review nurse role.
Work History
Registered Nurse Operating Room
11 Months- Demonstrate clinical knowledge of surgical procedures, intraoperative resource consumption and doctors’ needs before and after the procedure. Document detailed clinical information during surgery, including preoperative diagnoses, procedural codes, and intraoperative findings, to ensure the procedure's medical necessity is supported for insurance purposes.
Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager/ Medical Interpreter
1 Year- Assess the patient's needs and medical records to ensure healthcare services are met by clinical standards. Develop a personalized care plan, communicate with the healthcare team and family, and regularly monitor the patient’s condition to adjust care as necessary, providing comfort and quality of life. Match daily care notes directly to insurance rules.
Registered Nurse Operating Room
2 Years- Prepare the surgical environment by ensuring sterilized instruments, verify patient details, and assist the surgical team during the procedure by passing instruments and monitoring the patient's vital signs. After the surgery, ensure the patient’s safe transfer to recovery, document the procedure and provide ongoing care to support recovery.
Home Health Aide
2 Years- Provide personal care and assistance to individuals who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from illness or surgery, typically in the patient's home. Including helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders, while also offering companionship and ensuring the patient's overall well-being.
Technical Partner / Medical Interpreter / Video Monitoring Technician
3 Years- Provides basic patient care, including assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating, under the supervision of registered nurses. Monitor vital signs, assist with mobility, help with basic medical tasks, and ensure patient comfort and cleanliness.
- Facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate understanding of medical information. Interpret conversations, medical histories, treatment plans, and instructions in real-time, while maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity to ensure effective patient care and informed decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
- Minor: Psychology
- Study Abroad Program: Segovia, Spain
Skills
Perioperative Nursing
Clinical Assessment
Determining Medical Necessity & Eligibility Criteria
EHR Documentation
Medical Record Review
Utilization review
InterQual criteria
Care Coordination
Hospice Case Management
Spanish Medical Interpretation
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Medical Terminology
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Teamwork and collaboration
Advanced care planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse Operating Room
Jefferson Health
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager/ Medical Interpreter
Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Registered Nurse Operating Room
St. Luke's University Health Network
01.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Home Health Aide
Age in Place Homecare
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Technical Partner / Medical Interpreter / Video Monitoring Technician
Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2019 - 01.2022Read More
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
School of Nursing
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DeSales University
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish
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Chamberlain School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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