RACHEL LACERTOSA

Work History

ADVENTHEALTH PAIN MEDICINE

09.2016 - Current

Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Collaborated with team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Monitored procedure patients, evaluated results, and educated to improve patient outcomes.
Assisted Doctors by Administering IVs, medications and treatments to manage patient's condition during outpatient procedures.
Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage pain.
Offered exceptional holistic care to 20 patients daily managing chronic conditions.
Responsible for working in close collaboration with physicians, prior authorization lead, and insurance companies, to obtain authorizations for procedures, medications, and imaging.
Accountable for submitting accurate clinical information, CPT codes and ICD9/10 diagnosis codes to appropriate insurance agencies.
Ensures timely authorization submission, and assists in monitoring authorization status for up to 100 patients weekly through Microsoft Excel.

ADVENTHEALTH

08.2015 - 09.2016

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess up to 7 patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients on medications and treatment plans as well as discharge instructions.

Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital

03.2008 - 03.2009

Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing 6 bedside patients on Progress Care Unit.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Florida Hosptial South

06.2007 - 06.2008

Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.

Colonial Bank

01.2002 - 05.2007

Prepared loan documents and explained terms to clarify loan conditions and requirements with applicants.
Consulted with outside vendors to identify and resolve loan closing issues.
Set up, stored and updated customer files, department records and regulatory paperwork.
Calculated, reviewed and corrected errors on interest, principal and closing costs.
Tracked loan status and updated applicant information to inform lenders of changes to applicants' financial situation.
Corroborated on-time payments and meeting of loan terms by assessing customer accounts.
Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.
Affirmed loan document accuracy to protect lenders from potential fraud.
Confirmed applicants met lender requirements to repay loans by reviewing applications to determine eligibility.