Nina Giron Vargas RN, BSN
Southaven,MS
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience in Neuro ICU and high-volume procedural services, transitioning into RN Care Management and Transitional Care. Strong background in care coordination, patient education, risk assessment, discharge planning, and clinical documentation, with demonstrated experience supporting medical necessity review and regulatory compliance. Brings excellent clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and a patient-centered approach, aligned with Strive Health’s mission to improve outcomes for complex chronic disease populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Circulating OR Nurse
Orthosouth
Germantown, Tennessee
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated care for 20–40 patients daily, supporting safe transitions before, during, and after procedures.
- Reviewed clinical charts to verify provider orders, diagnosis alignment, consent, allergies, and high-risk medications.
- Assessed patients for clinical risks and readiness for care, escalating concerns to providers as needed.
- Supported medical necessity and documentation accuracy through diagnosis-to-procedure validation and audit support.
- Monitored patient status and provided post-procedure education to support recovery and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing teams to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided care to high-acuity Neuro ICU patients, including those receiving CRRT for ESRD and other complex chronic conditions.
- Responded as part of the Critical Care Response Team (CCRT) to rapidly assess and stabilize deteriorating patients.
- Performed assessments, medication administration, and EMR documentation to support safe, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated care with physicians, case management, social work, and therapy teams to ensure smooth and cost-effective transitions.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
- Applied acuity-based level-of-care and resource utilization principles to support efficient care delivery and discharge planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2021
Skills
- Transitional care and coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education and outreach
- Risk stratification and assessment
- Discharge planning and transitions
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- EMR navigation (Cerner, HST)
- Documentation accuracy and compliance
- Medical necessity support
- Clinical judgment and time management
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Orthosouth
04.2023 - Current
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis