Miriam J. Cappas
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Dedicated and bi-lingual Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in patient care, seeking to leverage clinical expertise and strong communication skills in a Member Care Coordination role. Committed to enhancing the clinical experience for members through effective collaboration, education, and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cook Willow Convalescent Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Administered medications in a timely manner
- Administrative duties including nursing notes and documenting patient status
- Utilized nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
- Managed team of non-licensed nursing staff in patient care and delegating task.
- Collaborate with physicians to coordinate care plans, ensuring clear communication among the healthcare team on behalf of members.
- Assist patients and families in obtaining necessary referrals to specialists, providing education on community and health plan services.
- Engage in clinical improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality of care for residents, focusing on timely interventions and follow-ups.
- Perform treatments, including catheterization and wound care, while managing documentation and patient status updates.
Triage Nurse
Naugatuck Valley Women's Health Specialists
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Perform various administrative duties including: requesting medical records, filing and faxing, answer a multiline phone system and directing calls accordingly, obtaining pre-authorizations, handling medical insurance, etc
- Supported physicians by managing patient referrals and coordinating care with specialists, ensuring patients received timely and appropriate care.
- Educated members about available services and resources, enhancing their understanding of their healthcare options.
CNA
Cook Willow Convalescent Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients and utilize lifts and hoyers to transport patients
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities
- Take patient vital signs and document utilizing point click care, and paper charting
- Assist with feeding patients
- Trained new employees to follow company standards
CNA
Gris Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Porter and Chester Institute
Waterbury, CT01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Valley Medical
Waterbury, CT01.2008
Medical Billing and Coding Program -
Connecticut Career Institute
Watertown, CT01.2006
Skills
- Basic Patient Care and Vital Signs
- Patient Evaluation
- Care Coordination and Communication
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Referral Support and Management
- Clinical Improvement Initiatives
- Electronic Charting (Point Click Care)
- Vital Signs Monitoring and Patient Evaluation
Medication Administration and Wound CareTeam Leadership and Collaboration
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Qualifications
Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Practical Nurse: Fluent in both languages, enhancing communication with diverse patient populations.
Clinical Coordination Experience: Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and implementation of care plans.
Patient-Centric Approach: Strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care while assisting members and families in navigating healthcare services.
Proactive Problem Solver: Experience in identifying and addressing clinical needs, ensuring timely referrals and support for members.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cook Willow Convalescent Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Triage Nurse
Naugatuck Valley Women's Health Specialists
01.2020 - 01.2021
CNA
Cook Willow Convalescent Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2020
CNA
Gris Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Porter and Chester Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Valley Medical
Medical Billing and Coding Program -
Connecticut Career Institute
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