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Maria Escareno-Flores

Osceola,IA

Summary

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a self-motivated nature and strong attention to detail. 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. Bilingual Medical Interpreter fluent in Spanish and English offering 6 years of experience interpreting and translating services to benefit patients and medical personnel. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, clinical practices and healthcare system.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinic LPN

Clarke County Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Ensured timely and accurate medication administration by diligently verifying prescriptions and calculating dosages according to physician orders.
  • Enhanced patient health outcomes by meticulously monitoring and documenting vital signs, medications, and treatment responses.
  • Assisted in the development of care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs, incorporating input from physicians, patients, and other healthcare providers.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and minor surgeries, ensuring optimal patient comfort during each process.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced clinic environment.
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trusting relationships between patients and staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive care planning, improving overall patient wellbeing.
  • Served as a patient advocate during medical consultations, ensuring patients received clear explanations of treatment options and side effects.
  • Conducted initial assessments of new patients upon arrival at the clinic, identifying potential health issues and informing appropriate providers.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Admitting Clerk

Clarke County Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2025
  • Built relationships with physicians to create a tranquil astrosphere while interpreting
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications
  • Strong Client Relation, Check patient information and insurance coverage
  • Coordinated patient paperwork, and transcribe physicians orders
  • Schedule and confirm patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals
  • Managed up to patient referrals daily through multi-line telephone and EPIC system
  • Prepared all required treatment records and reports for referrals

Credentialing

Clarke County Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Posted payments for Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital
  • Balanced and reconciled accounts
  • Maximized reimbursements by staying current on payer requirements and maintaining strong relationships with insurance providers
  • Improved data accuracy in enrollment system through meticulous attention to detail during data entry
  • Assisted in reducing application processing time by efficiently reviewing and verifying health care provider's credentials
  • Established strong relationships with health care providers, fostering positive rapport and ensuring long-term partnerships
  • Maintained comprehensive records of enrolled health care providers, enabling easy access to information for internal stakeholders

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA
05-2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Clarke Community High School
Osceola, IA
05.2011

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Bilingual
  • Terminology Consistency
  • Transcribing orders
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Epic Systems
  • Specialist Referrals
  • Clinical judgment
  • Breathing treatments
  • Medication administration
  • Patient management
  • Quality assurance

Certification

Certified Medical Interpreter, 2018-01-01, Present

LPN (License Practical Nurse) License number: P66903


Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Clinic LPN

Clarke County Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Credentialing

Clarke County Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2023

Admitting Clerk

Clarke County Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Clarke Community High School

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Southwestern Community College
Maria Escareno-Flores