Maria Rosado
New Albany
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive case management experience at BrightStar Care, excelling in clinical assessments and care planning. Proven ability in medication management and patient advocacy, enhancing client outcomes through effective communication and education. Committed to quality improvement initiatives and compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring optimal care delivery.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Management
BrightStar care
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted clinical assessments and developed care plans for skilled and homecare clients, enhancing individualized patient care.
- Coordinated care transitions and scheduled appointments, facilitating effective communication among providers, insurers, and families.
- Advocated for patients and educated clients on their conditions, treatment options, and rights, promoting informed decision-making.
Registered Nurse 1 (Case management)
St. Vincent Family Service
05.2020 - 12.2025
- Conducted thorough assessments for new admissions and discharges, ensuring medication reconciliation and effective communication with providers and the pharmacy.
- Ensured client adherence to medication regimen by distributing prescribed medications.
- Documented every medication distributed to clients to ensure accountability.
- Ensured safe medication storage and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Accountable for secure storage and inventory of medications.
- Update computerized client medication logs to reflect medication changes.
- Requested prior authorization from pharmacy for prescribed medications.
- Processed and submitted daily billing and assessment information in electronic format.
- Completed an infection control report within 24 hours of personal knowledge of incident.
Registered Nurse Case management
Life Start, Inc.
11.2011 - 05.2022
- Oversaw and implemented individualized care plans to enhance client outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs, addressing physical and medical history.
- Regularly evaluate client’s medication administration record to ensure medication and treatment are administered accurately.
- Acted as liaison between client families and providers to ensure effective communication and support.
- Provide home health care staff (DSP) with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Ensure providers’ orders are current, accurate and signed.
- Assists support staff with medical concerns, appointments, routine labs and communicating with providers.
- Contributed to annual discussions on individual service plans and behavior management, ensuring alignment with client needs.
RN Clinical Manager
Summit Trace Assisted Living
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality care through regular rounds and clinical documentation audits.
- Oversee medication management system and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Manage the uniform assessment instrument and individual service plan.
- Develop reviews and implement nursing policies, procedures and care plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for residents during admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Liaised between residents, families, physicians, and external healthcare providers to enhance communication and care coordination.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that enhanced resident outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Respond to emergencies and resolve complaints related to care.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations and assist with surveys readiness.
Registered Nurse
Hibiscus Children Center
02.2005 - 10.2008
- Supervised and coordinated comprehensive medical care for residents, ensuring adherence to care standards.
- Oversaw and implemented individualized care plans for clients, aligning interventions with specific health goals.
- Perform complete physical assessment of residents upon admission to the facility.
- Counseled and educated direct care personnel on clients’ care and medical needs, enhancing team knowledge and client outcomes.
- Coordinated communication with medical staff regarding medication refills and other updates.
Registered Nurse
St. Lucies OB &Gyn
03.2000 - 08.2003
- Assist doctors with in-office surgical procedures.
- Assisted clients with medical concerns and coordinated routine lab testing and provider communication.
- Reported abnormal lab tests to support clinical decision-making.
- Liaised between clients, families, and providers to facilitate effective communication.
- Supervised and coordinated medical assistants to ensure quality client care.
Registered Nurse
Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico
01.1993 - 07.1993
- Admission assessment of client pre-procedure, including reviewing labs and preparing clients for cardiac intervention.
- Educate clients before and after procedure, including lifestyle modifications to enhance their overall health.
- Supported medical staff in sterile setup and preparation for procedures to ensure a safe environment.
- Assist medical staff during heart catheterization by providing critical support and ensuring equipment readiness.
- Evaluated heart function through continuous observation and assessment of vital signs to identify potential complications.
- Facilitated client recovery post-procedure by providing support and reassurance, enhancing overall patient comfort.
Lead Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Federico Trilla Reginal Hospital
03.1992 - 03.1993
- Administered post-operative care protocols, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort for clients.
- Assessed clients post operative vitals and condition to detect any changes and promptly assist clients.
- Executed emergency response procedures to manage critical situations, ensuring client safety and effective outcomes.
- Led team of health care professionals to enhance collaboration, resulting in improved client outcomes.
Lead Hospital Nurse Manager
Federico Trilla Hospital
07.1992 - 05.1991
- Implemented measures that reduced medical errors during clients' hospital stays.
- Implemented rigorous quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Established patient care standards that prioritized safety and quality in service delivery.
- Led staff management initiatives that improved team performance in a 200-bed community teaching hospital.
- Facilitated conflict resolution strategies that fostered a positive and productive workplace environment.
Education
Registered Nurse Trainer -
Department of Disabilities
Columbus, OhioSome College (No Degree) - Health Care Management
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, PRIntensive Coronary Care -
Hermanos Melendez Hospital
Bayamon, Puerto RicoBachelor Nursing Science - Nursing Science
University of The Sacred Heart
San Juan, Puerto RicoSkills
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Patient management
- Patient evaluation
- Care management
- Chronic care management
- Discharge planning
- Care plan development
- Nursing client assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Medication management
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Direct client’s care
- Client admissions
- Client education
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Quality improvement
- Resource utilization
- Nursing documentation
- Electronic medical record
- Electronic medical records
- Medical records management
- Electronic chart updates
- Interim nurse manager
- Nursing management
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Healthcare regulations
- HIPAA compliance
- Ethical considerations
- Treatment recommendations
- Community health management
- Medical evaluation
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Service coordination
- Active listening
- Staff management
- HIPAA compliance
- Treatment recommendations
- Electronic chart updates
- Patient advocacy
- Active listening
Languages
Spanish
Certification
- RN-multi-state license
- BLS/CPR-Certification
- RN Trainer Certification
- Certification Intensive and Coronary Carer
- HIPAA Workforce Proficiency
- Seizure Training for School
- Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Professionals
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Management
BrightStar care
12.2025 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse 1 (Case management)
St. Vincent Family Service
05.2020 - 12.2025
RN Clinical Manager
Summit Trace Assisted Living
09.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse Case management
Life Start, Inc.
11.2011 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Hibiscus Children Center
02.2005 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse
St. Lucies OB &Gyn
03.2000 - 08.2003
Registered Nurse
Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico
01.1993 - 07.1993
Lead Hospital Nurse Manager
Federico Trilla Hospital
07.1992 - 05.1991
Lead Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Federico Trilla Reginal Hospital
03.1992 - 03.1993
Registered Nurse Trainer -
Department of Disabilities
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Management
University of Puerto Rico
Intensive Coronary Care -
Hermanos Melendez Hospital
Bachelor Nursing Science - Nursing Science
University of The Sacred Heart