Pearl Sanchez
Amarillo,TX
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician/Community Liaison
Bsa Compassion Home Care
Amarillo, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and successful recovery.
- Provided culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, addressing unique healthcare concerns based on cultural background or beliefs.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on preventative measures, contributing to a decrease in hospital readmissions.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
RN Clinic Nurse
Bsa Harrington Cancer Center
Amarillo, TX
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted patient interviews to evaluate current health status and medical history.
- Assess patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
- Oversees and processes medication refills by logging comprehensive information.
- Assists patients in locating available community resources.
- Managed patient communications, ensuring accurate documentation of critical information.
- Organizes and plans consultations, pretesting, and diagnostic assessments for patients.
Referral Nurse
BSA Hospice of the Southwest/FMC Palliative Care
Amarillo, TX
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Determined patient suitability for hospice care based on criteria.
- Coordinated transition of individuals to hospice care.
- Held introductory meetings with patients and families to provide information on hospice services.
- Executed subsequent engagements driven by data collected during earlier visits.
- Documented visits and phone calls with patients, families and referral sources.
- Conducted supplementary nursing visits to assist Case Managers in response to census data.
- Discussed options related to palliative care services.
- Expedited insurance authorizations, ensuring prompt access to necessary medical services for patients.
- Developed comprehensive reports on referral trends, informing strategic planning decisions within the organization.
- Educated patients on available resources, enabling informed decision-making about their care plans.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during the referral process, addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with referring physicians, enhancing collaboration inpatient care.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across various healthcare settings.
- Streamlined referral processes for better patient care and reduced wait times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring effective coordination and smooth handoffs between providers.
LVN/RN
Bsa Compassion Home Health
Amarillo, TX
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Processed patient admissions through the Oasis platform.
- Developed and launched comprehensive care plan.
- Identified discharge planning needs as part of the care plan.
- Facilitated communication concerning patient status and needs.
- Guides, monitors, and assesses home health aide care biweekly.
LVN Charge Nurse
CHILDERS PLACE
Amarillo, TX
12.2011 - 12.2016
- Administered medication in compliance with facility and state guidelines.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Medication Aide/CNA
Texan Rehab Nursing
Amarillo, TX
01.2007 - 11.2011
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Detected and communicated concerns regarding medication interactions among residents.
- Contributed to daily operations in resident care services.
- Ensured compliance with policies through oversight of medication handling during shift changes and facility intake.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ware Memorial Care Center
Amarillo, TX
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Providing physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, walking, standing, exercising.
- Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
- Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2017
Skills
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Home Health
- Long term care/ Geriatric
- Brand awareness
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
Certification
- BLS Certification
- LVN License
- RN License
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Physician/Community Liaison
Bsa Compassion Home Care
12.2023 - Current
RN Clinic Nurse
Bsa Harrington Cancer Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Referral Nurse
BSA Hospice of the Southwest/FMC Palliative Care
06.2018 - 05.2023
LVN/RN
Bsa Compassion Home Health
05.2017 - 06.2018
LVN Charge Nurse
CHILDERS PLACE
12.2011 - 12.2016
Medication Aide/CNA
Texan Rehab Nursing
01.2007 - 11.2011
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ware Memorial Care Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Associate Degree - Nursing
Amarillo College