PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Natalia Lobato

Southwest Health System
Cortez,USA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience

Healthcare professional with a solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and a results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Work History

Forensic Nurse Examiner

9 Months
Four Corners Child Advocacy Center | 01.2026 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive forensic examinations on child abuse cases, ensuring accurate documentation and evidence collection.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop trauma-informed care plans for victims of abuse.
  • Provided expert testimony in court to support prosecution in child maltreatment cases, enhancing legal outcomes.
  • Developed educational materials for community outreach programs focused on preventing child abuse and promoting awareness.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

1 Year 4 Months
Southwest Health System | 06.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to inform care decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.

Transaction Coordinator

1 Year 7 Months
Simply Coordinated | 02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Ensured smooth transaction coordination by managing timelines, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
  • Organized and maintained digital files for easy access, streamlining the document retrieval process during audits or inquiries.
  • Acted as a reliable point of contact for all parties involved in the transaction, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
  • Expedited closing times through proactive communication with agents, clients, and third-party vendors.
  • Reduced errors in transactions by meticulously reviewing all documents for accuracy and compliance.

Medication Reconciliation Technician

2 Years 6 Months
Southwest Memorial Hospital | 08.2019 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new Medication Reconciliation Technicians, fostering a knowledgeable workforce within the organization.
  • Promoted patient adherence to medication regimens by providing clear instructions on dosage, frequency, side effects, and potential interactions.
  • Utilized clinical knowledge to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications during the reconciliation process, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced medication management for patients by diligently updating electronic medical records with accurate information.

Transaction Coordinator

1 Year 3 Months
Profile | 05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Ensured smooth transaction coordination by managing timelines, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
  • Organized and maintained digital files for easy access, streamlining the document retrieval process during audits or inquiries.
  • Acted as a reliable point of contact for all parties involved in the transaction, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
  • Managed sensitive client information securely to maintain confidentiality and uphold company privacy policies strictly.

Medical Biller

6 Months
Southwest Memorial Hospital | 11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
  • Managed appeals process for denied claims, resulting in successful reimbursements from insurance companies.
  • Ensured timely payments from insurance providers through submission of accurate and complete claims.
  • Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing patient insurance information and coding practices.
  • Implemented quality control measures to identify potential errors before submitting claims, reducing rejections significantly.
  • Enhanced revenue collections for the medical practice with diligent follow-ups on unpaid claims.

Outpatient Medical Coder

6 Months
Southwest Memorial Hospital | 05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Streamlined outpatient coding procedures, resulting in faster turnaround times for claims submission.
  • Increased revenue for the facility by identifying and correcting undercoded services during chart reviews.
  • Assisted billing department in resolving coding-related issues, expediting payment processing for prompt reimbursement.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain professional growth and stay current with best practices in outpatient coding.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

5 Years 7 Months
Southwest Memorial Hospital | 10.2011 - 05.2017
  • Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 03-2026
  • Heartbeat of Healthcare Scholarship Recipient

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pueblo Community College | Mancos, CO | 05-2025
  • Awarded Rising Star Award
  • Magna cum laude graduate
  • Dean's List 2023, 2024, & 2025
  • GPA: 3.8 GPA

Certificate - Health Information Technology: Medical Coding

San Juan College | Farmington, NM | 04-2025

GPA: 4.0 GPA

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

San Juan Basin Technical College | Mancos, CO | 06-2007
  • Kiwanis Scholarship Recipient
  • GPA: 4.0 GPA

Skills

Medication administration
Infection control
Direct patient care
Team collaboration
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Collaborative teamwork
Medical documentation
Evidence collection
Forensic photography
Sexual assault examination
Compassionate and caring

Certification

  • Forensic Nurse Examiner Training - 64 hours of didactic online training, 2 8-hour days of skills lab, 3 12-hour shifts.
  • 2026 Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program Certificate
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association- Expires 09/30/2028
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS), American Heart Association- Expires 09/30/2028

Timeline

Forensic Nurse Examiner

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Southwest Health System
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Transaction Coordinator

Simply Coordinated
02.2022 - 09.2023Read More

Medication Reconciliation Technician

Southwest Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2022Read More

Transaction Coordinator

Profile
05.2018 - 08.2019Read More

Medical Biller

Southwest Memorial Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2018Read More

Outpatient Medical Coder

Southwest Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2017Read More

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Southwest Memorial Hospital
10.2011 - 05.2017Read More

San Juan Basin Technical College

Certified Pharmacy Technician from Pharmacy
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Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Pueblo Community College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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San Juan College

Certificate from Health Information Technology: Medical Coding
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Natalia Lobato