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Maria Gutierrez

Registered Nurse
Bulverde,TX

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, management, and provider collaboration. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering strong partnerships with market leadership to achieve organizational goals. A unique blend of clinical and business expertise is supported by degrees in Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, RN), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Proven leadership skills enhance effective team guidance, adaptability to evolving healthcare needs, and the delivery of impactful results. Recognized for cultivating collaborative environments that prioritize high standards in patient outcomes and staff development while optimizing operational efficiency.

Work History

RN, Senior Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant

United Health Group, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
11.2021 - Current
  • Develop market-based business strategies and collaborate with providers to enhance risk-adjustment metrics.
  • Provide and present analytical interpretation of risk adjustment reporting.
  • Educate on risk adjustment and documentation best practices.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Engaged and managed over 35 clinics in our extended market.

Director of Nursing

Laredo Skilled Services, Inc.
Laredo, TX
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Guided staffing procedures and ensured quality of patient care in the home.
  • Directed nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
  • Coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team and physicians.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and outcomes across all departments.
  • Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.
  • Conducted ongoing and yearly staff evaluations.
  • Ensured and monitored compliance with Medicare guidelines.
  • Led nursing staff in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to optimize operational efficiency across nursing departments.
  • Improved over 20% efficiency in overall company's productivity.

RN, Clinic Administrator

Laredo Heart Center
Laredo, TX
09.2000 - 09.2020
  • Oversaw daily clinic operations, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted chart reviews and workflow audits, implementing corrective actions to improve documentation accuracy.
  • Led incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analyses to strengthen patient safety.
  • Prepared the clinic for audits and surveys through policy maintenance and documentation readiness.
  • Improved operational efficiency by over 50% though workflow optimization and staff training.

RN, Case Manager

Torres Home Health
Laredo, TX
09.2009 - 12.2018
  • Assessed and evaluated patients’ needs and living conditions; initiated treatment/care plans for the elderly, disabled, patients with chronic diseases, and patients suffering from extended/terminal illnesses.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and their families, coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure cohesive patient care delivery.

RN, Health Management Nurse

CVS Caremark
Greensboro, NC
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Implemented triage and nursing education for rare health conditions to prevent complications.
  • Assessed patients’ needs and developed individualized care plans.
  • Provided skilled assistance to patients and families, including interventions for a better quality of life.
  • Directed patients to appropriate care as needed.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Initial client portfolio of 200 member growing to over 500.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
12-2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas A&M International University
Laredo

BBA - General Business

Laredo State University
Laredo, TX

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Documentation expertise
  • Comprehensive patient evaluation
  • Effective clinical decision-making
  • Patient care coordination
  • Comprehensive patient evaluations
  • Healthcare management
  • Process enhancement
  • Clinical nursing skills
  • Empathetic support
  • Healthcare leadership
  • Patient education

Certification

  • Texas Board of Nursing. (RN) 755789. Issued 2008-06-19, expiration 2027-06-30
  • The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. (AE) 103245. Issued 2011-02-17, expiration 2025-12-31
  • American Academy of Professional Coders. (CPC) 02448667. Issued 2022-05-21, expiration 2026-04-30
  • American Academy of Professional Coders. (CRC) 02448667. Issued 2024-11-08, expiration 2026-04-30

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN, Senior Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant

United Health Group, Inc.
11.2021 - Current

Director of Nursing

Laredo Skilled Services, Inc.
09.2020 - 06.2021

RN, Health Management Nurse

CVS Caremark
02.2017 - 07.2018

RN, Case Manager

Torres Home Health
09.2009 - 12.2018

RN, Clinic Administrator

Laredo Heart Center
09.2000 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

Texas A&M International University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas A&M International University

BBA - General Business

Laredo State University

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