ORISEL PAREDES RN, CV-BC, BSN
Summary
Cardiology nurse navigator and critical care RN with over 20 years of experience in ICU, interventional/neuro radiology, and outpatient cardiovascular care. Successfully led care coordination for a high-volume cardiology practice, enhancing patient throughput and satisfaction. Bilingual communicator with strong skills in patient advocacy and multidisciplinary collaboration. Currently pursuing FNP through Chamberlain University.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Nurse Navigator — Lead
Baptist Health Medical Group
08.2019 - Current
- Serve as the lead Nurse Navigator in a high-volume outpatient cardiology practice within Baptist Health South Florida — one of the nation’s top-ranked health systems. Act as the primary clinical liaison between patients, cardiologists, and the interdisciplinary care team across the full continuum of care.
- Orchestrate end-to-end care coordination for complex cardiac patients, reducing care gaps and improving patient throughput in a multi-physician practice environment.
- Serve as primary patient advocate and educator — translating complex cardiovascular diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication regimens into actionable guidance for patients and families (English and Spanish).
- Lead laboratory workflow management for the office, ensuring timely processing and follow-up on cardiac labs, diagnostic results, and physician orders.
- Mentor and supervise medical assistants, establishing clinical standards and ensuring consistent, high-quality patient support.
- Monitor patient outcomes data and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize care delivery and patient satisfaction scores.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and decision-making, collaborating with cardiologists, hospitalists, specialists, and payers to align care plans across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Champion patient-centered navigation through the healthcare continuum — from initial diagnosis through treatment, follow-up, and self-management education.
Registered Nurse — Interventional / Neuro Radiology
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Baptist Hospital of Miami
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered expert peri-procedural nursing care (pre-, intra-, and post-procedure) for a high-acuity IR caseload including angiograms, embolizations, biopsies, PICC/port insertions, fistulogram, venogram, and adrenal vein sampling.
- Provided specialized care for chronically ill renal patients in a vascular access center, applying evidence-based protocols for complex vascular conditions.
- Collaborated with interventional radiologists and neuro-radiology technologists to ensure seamless procedural workflows and patient safety compliance.
- Demonstrated clinical competency across a broad procedural scope: PICC insertion, port removal, arterial/venous lysis, venous and arterial interventions, and multi-site biopsies.
Registered Nurse — ICU / Critical Care
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2018
- Delivered direct critical care nursing to acutely and critically ill patients in a busy ICU, collaborating closely with intensivists and the multidisciplinary team.
- Managed hemodynamic monitoring including A-lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and cardiac monitors; interpreted and reported results for immediate medical management.
- Recognized and responded to life-threatening arrhythmias; skilled in ABG interpretation, lab monitoring, and post-ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) care.
- Provided post-surgical critical care, maintaining patient safety, care standards, and HIPAA compliance in accordance with unit protocols and hospital policy.
- Maintained consistent high patient satisfaction and quality metrics over a 7-year tenure, recognized for clinical excellence and teamwork.
Registered Nurse — ICU
Mercy Hospital
10.2008 - 06.2011
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans for critically ill patients using a holistic, patient- and family-centered approach.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to formulate integrated care plans and achieve clinical goals.
- Executed patient and family education aligned with unit standards, improving discharge readiness and self-management capabilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse — Telemetry / Post-Op
Mercy Hospital
04.2004 - 06.2008
- Managed telemetry patients, monitoring post-op vitals, setting up PCA and IV fluids, reviewing post-op orders, and orienting patients to the unit.
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance program; provided behavioral and emotional support for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
- Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics; evaluated patient care needs and maintained efficient patient flow in a high-census environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
08-2016
Masters Program - Chamberlain University
06-2028
Associate in Science - Registered Nurse (ADN)
Miami Dade College
06-2008
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center
01-2004
Skills
- Cardiac Nurse Navigation
- ICU / Critical Care (20 yrs)
- Interventional Radiology Nursing
- Care Coordination & Navigation
- Patient & Family Education
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement (QI)
- Chronic Disease Management
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- EHR / Cerner / EMR Proficiency
- HIPAA Compliance
- ACLS / BLS Certified
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate communication
- Vascular assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination
Websites
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — Adults | 2016, Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — Adults | Current
- Board Certified Cardiovascular Nurse
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Baptist Health Cardiology Department — Nurse Navigator of the Year 2024: Recognized by Baptist Health Medical Group for exceptional patient navigation outcomes, care coordination excellence, and leadership within the cardiology team.
- DAISY Award Nominee (×2): Twice nominated for the DAISY Award — one of nursing’s most prestigious national honors — recognizing extraordinary compassionate care and clinical excellence as voted by patients and families.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Cardiology Nurse Navigator — Lead
Baptist Health Medical Group
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse — Interventional / Neuro Radiology
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Baptist Hospital of Miami
06.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse — ICU / Critical Care
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse — ICU
Mercy Hospital
10.2008 - 06.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse — Telemetry / Post-Op
Mercy Hospital
04.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Masters Program - Chamberlain University
Associate in Science - Registered Nurse (ADN)
Miami Dade College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center