Marizsa Bravo
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, case management, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with hospice, home health, case management and triage nursing. Highly skilled in patient assessments and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and education. Expertise in chronic disease management and regulatory compliance, delivering high-quality care while fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Committed to improving health outcomes in diverse populations..
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to home and community based individuals dealing with chronic and terminal conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented and reviewed individualized patient centered care plans for patients and team members.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN Case Manger
Maxim Healthcare
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Hospice Nurse
Bristol Hospice
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for hospice patients and their families.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Lead Triage Coordinator
Kahala Nui -Hi'olani Care Center
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
Charge Nurse
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
01.2010 - 08.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Fertility Nurse
Fertility Institute Of Hawaii
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication with compassion and sensitivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing And Health Sciences
Draper, UT09-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapi'olani Community College
Honolulu, HI05-2020
Skills
- Admission support
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Home health care
- Patient assessments
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- Wound care
- Hospice care
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient needs assessment
- Family education
EMR Charting
EPIC
Home Care Home Base
Point Care Click
Hospice Tools
eClinicalWorks
Timeline
RN Case Manger
Maxim Healthcare
09.2024 - 04.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Lead Triage Coordinator
Kahala Nui -Hi'olani Care Center
05.2020 - 05.2021
Hospice Nurse
Bristol Hospice
08.2016 - 12.2022
Fertility Nurse
Fertility Institute Of Hawaii
03.2014 - 03.2015
Charge Nurse
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
01.2010 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing And Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapi'olani Community College
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