Reviewed outstanding requests and redirected workloads to complete projects on time.
Boosted company reputation by delivering exceptional customer service during claim investigations and settlements.
Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.
As a Spanish speaker also as liaison between international clients and the members of the Latin American & Caribbean team.
Responded to inquiries by answering questions, providing information and directing customers to appropriate resources.
Sharpened professional expertise through continuous learning opportunities.
RN, Critical Care/ICU
Hospital Universitario Insular
02.2000 - 03.2010
Staff RN for Medical/Surgical ICU.
Trained in post-op CAB patients, CRRT, IABP.
Provides high quality care for a wide variety of critical care patients, encapsulating all interventions within Critical Care RN scope of practice.
Participates in Code situations; BLS/ACLS.
Manages ventilated/sedated patients, arterial lines, central lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, all other invasive lines, continuous ECG monitoring, continuous renal replacement therapy.
Manages all pharmacological drips, including vasoactive/sedative drips.
Collaborates with physicians from all disciplines including Critical Care Team (MD/Fellow/Pharmacist) and Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide/manage care for critically ill patients.
Provides end of life cares for patient/family as appropriate in a critical care setting.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
RN, Operating and Recovery Room
Hospital Universitario Insular
06.1998 - 01.2000
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a consistently low rate of post-operative infections in the department.
Provided compassionate postoperative care, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing pain levels.
Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, trainings, and mentoring new RNs in the operating room setting.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Assisted with training and onboarding of new operating room staff members, sharing expertise and best practices for high-quality nursing care in the surgical setting.
Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during the perioperative period.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Identified potential areas for improvement within the operating room department and contributed ideas for solutions during staff meetings or discussions with management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, seminars, conferences focused on advances in operative nursing care techniques.
Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
Monitored patients during recovery and provided post-operative care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Ensured proper handling of surgical specimens according to hospital policies, contributing to accurate diagnoses for patients.
Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Provided critical support during emergency surgical procedures, quickly adapting to rapidly changing situations and assisting in life-saving interventions.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management And International Trade
University of Wales
Spain
06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad De Las Palmas
Spain
06.1998
Certification
Registered Nurse Spain June 1998 - June 2010
Registered Nurse: Florida License (expecting June 2024)
(BLS) Basic Life Support Certification (AHA) 9/2023-9/2025
"In progress" (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (AHA).
Accomplishments
Able to implement safe, competent and ethical nursing interventions for patients and their families ensuring quality care throughout the continuum, including admission, assessment, treatment and referral/discharge in accordance with institutional policy and regulations.
Clinical experience with a broad range of patient diagnoses requiring the ability to process critical details in a highly dynamic health care environment.
Able to foster effective relationships and leadership across the care team, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Proficient at listening and responding to patient and family member concerns by developing a common rapport.
Adept at educating patients about treatments, procedures, recovery measures, medications, interventions and physician instructions. Utilizes teach-back method to ensure understanding.
Self-initiated learner who seeks out learning opportunities, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and high motivation to provide quality patient care.
Timeline
Insurance Claims Specialist
Willis Group Holding
09.2011 - 08.2013
RN, Critical Care/ICU
Hospital Universitario Insular
02.2000 - 03.2010
RN, Operating and Recovery Room
Hospital Universitario Insular
06.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management And International Trade