MINOSHKA BATISTA
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse Case Manager with over 15 years of experience in acute care and community health. Expertise in patient assessments, individualized care plans, and care transition coordination for optimal outcomes. Proven skills in utilization review, discharge planning, and chronic disease management, with a strong focus on navigating insurance authorizations and managed care processes. Demonstrated ability to analyze clinical data to enhance quality metrics, reduce readmissions, and improve patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
ADAPT Community Network
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, specialists, therapists, and families to strengthen continuity of care and reduce gaps in treatment.
- Trained and educated staff on patient safety protocols and care adherence, elevating team competency.
- Oversaw a diverse caseload of patients in group homes and community programs, designing and implementing individualized care plans that improved quality of life, symptom management, and clinical outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive health assessments and created evidence-based care plans, promoting effective management of wounds and chronic conditions.
- Secured timely referrals, insurance authorizations, and specialty follow-ups, proactively removing barriers to care.
Telemetry Registered Nurse, ICCU
Montefiore Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered specialized nursing care in a high-acuity telemetry unit, optimizing outcomes for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
- Analyzed EKGs and intervened swiftly during cardiac emergencies, enhancing patient safety and survival rates.
- Orchestrated pre- and post-procedural care for advanced cardiac diagnostics and interventions, including TEE, echocardiograms, stress testing, and cardiac catheterizations.
- Managed temporary pacing devices, PCA pumps, maintaining precision in critical monitoring.
- Administered IV cardiac medications and diuretic drips within set parameters, safeguarding against adverse reactions.
- Monitored patients with arrhythmias, MI risk, and anticoagulation therapy, supporting successful interventions.
Unit Assistant
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Delivered patient-focused support by fostering a compassionate and welcoming environment.
- Managed communications by paging nurses and handling incoming calls, ensuring timely responses to patient and staff needs.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records, ensuring accurate access to information for providers.
- Guided visitors and assisted clinical staff in a high-volume hospital setting, contributing to smooth daily operations.
Patient Care Technician
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2020
- Tracked and documented patient symptoms, escalating concerns to nurses and physicians for early interventions.
- Repositioned, transported, and assisted patients safely throughout the hospital, upholding strict safety protocols.
- Supported daily living activities, including feeding, hygiene, and mobility, enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
- Operated and monitored EKG devices while recording vital signs, contributing to precise cardiac monitoring.
- Collected blood samples via venipuncture and capillary puncture, enabling timely diagnostics and treatment decisions.
Education
RN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate in applied science in Nursing - undefined
Cochran School of Nursing
Yonkers, NYSkills
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop tailored care plans
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for seamless care transitions
- Navigate complex insurance authorizations and optimize utilization
- Monitor treatment outcomes and implement quality improvements
- Epic & Meditech EMR Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Essentials of Critical Care
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Basic Dysrhythmia Recognition
- Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
- NY Requirements.com
- Infection Control and Barriers Precautions
- Phlebotomy & Electrocardiogram
- Manhattan Institute, New York, NY
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Glenmont Job Corps, Glenmont, NY
- Registered Nurse License #896544 – New York State
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
ADAPT Community Network
09.2024 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse, ICCU
Montefiore Medical Center
09.2023 - 09.2024
Unit Assistant
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2020
RN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Capella University
Associate in applied science in Nursing - undefined
Cochran School of Nursing