NICOLE PADILLA, RN
Stuart
Summary
Experienced healthcare coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at managing patient transitions with empathy and efficiency. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Highly reliable and driven to ensure seamless care experiences. My experience in home health sales has allowed me to strategically grow accounts and build relationships in the community, which I plan to use in the role of Director of Business Development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Care Transitions Coordinator
Enhabit Home Health
10.2023 - Current
- Assess patients bedside for home health appropriateness, coordinate with case managers, physicians, families and patients for a safe transition home
- Reduced readmission rates by identifying high-risk patients and providing targeted interventions.
- Provide positive impacts on patients outcomes and referral source satisfaction
- Enhanced relationships with community partners, fostering collaboration to improve patient care and access to support services.
- Improved patient satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and providing personalized support throughout the care transition process.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between healthcare settings, minimizing potential gaps in care delivery.
- Strong process of Medicare messaging with referral sources and obtaining referrals
- Peer train new Care Transitions Coordinators
- Met and exceeded monthly goal since January 2024 with an average of 45 admits per month
- Provide coverage for all CTC’s while on PDO
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Rehab
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Assist patients with ADL's post operatively from CABG, TAVR, etc
- Stress tests, tilt table tests
- Educate pre and post operatively for stents, CABG, TAVR, etc
- Monitor heart rhythms outpatient in cardiac rehab gym and assist with exercise plan
Assistant Nurse Manager - Telemetry
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Respond to rapid responses, codes, assist staff with patient care
- Manage the units day-to-day clinical operations including staffing, quality management, policies and procedures on a 27 bed unit
- Communicate with physicians the care of their patients and facilitating quick and safe admissions and discharges
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
Staff RN- Telemetry
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stuart Nursing & Restorative Care
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges on a 30 bed unit
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Server
Duffy's Sports Grill
07.2010 - 06.2018
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL09.2018
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2014
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Swift adaptation to new concepts, tasks, roles, and procedures
- Proven ability to prioritize and multitask
- Teamwork and dependability
- New business development
- Partnership development
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Sales and marketing
- Proficient in HCHB, Careport, Navi, Ensocare, Epic
Certification
Registered Nurse, 9501624
Timeline
Senior Care Transitions Coordinator
Enhabit Home Health
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Rehab
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
10.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager - Telemetry
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
Staff RN- Telemetry
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stuart Nursing & Restorative Care
03.2017 - 06.2018
Server
Duffy's Sports Grill
07.2010 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Palm Beach State College
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