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Raima Torres

Fort Worth,Texas

Summary

Passionate and detail-oriented, soon to graduate, nursing student with extensive clinical hours and with a foundational understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, healthcare regulations, and the principles of patient care. Seeking an entry-level position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Benefits Verification Specialist (remote)

Amgen
04.2022 - Current
  • Ensuring that patient-specific benefits are verified and accurately recorded in detail for different payer plans, including patient coverages, cost sharing, and access / provider options
  • Following strict HIPAA rules to prioritize patient privacy.

Insurance Coordinator

First Eyecare North Arlington
09.2016 - 02.2020
  • Verified insurance and communicated coverage to staff and patients.
  • Managed a high volume of inbound calls, promptly resolving issues while providing accurate information on policies and procedures.
  • Assisted clients with understanding complex insurance policies, effectively addressing concerns or questions.
  • Obtained data such as patient, insurance ID, insurance provider, and medical codes to properly file insurance claims.
  • Filed and tracked insurance claims and communicated claims status to patients.

Optometric Technician

First Eyecare North Arlington
03.2013 - 09.2016
  • Operated and maintained lensometers, OCT, auto-refractors, Fundus Camera, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
  • Conducted pretest procedures for annual exams, medical eye exams, glaucoma and diabetic exams, to gather efficient data before seeing provider to make eye appointments more productive.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
  • Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of patient assessment and care plan
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Excellent Communication
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • ADL Assistance
  • Accuracy and Precision
  • Task Prioritization
  • Patient Monitoring

Certification

BLS certified through the American Heart Association.

Experience

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center

  • 132 hours for Capstone completed on Transplant Unit
  • Obtained and gave report.
  • Safely administered all medications.
  • Performed initial assessments and continued assessing throughout shift upon hourly roundings.
  • Assumed care for 1 to 3 patients per shift with 100% satisfaction from preceptor, patient, and clinical instructor.
  • Documented and updated charts in EPIC.
  • Gained experience with IV insertion, IV lines, IVPG, and glucometer testing.

Wise Regional Health Systems

  • 135 hours Foundations of Nursing - Medical Surgical and ICU.
  • Gained extensive knowledge and experience in proper assessment procedures.
  • 108 hours Nursing of Adults - Medical Surgical.
  • Implemented medication administration checks during medication administration.
  • Learned proper IV insertion and proper methods of IVPB and IVPush.
  • 90 hours Complex Needs - ICU.
  • Gained knowledge on proper care for critically ill patients.

Mesa Springs

  • 45 hours of Psychiatric Mental Health.
  • Utilized therapeutic techniques to assess patients.

Texas Health Huguley

  • 45 hours Childbearing Family - L&D, Post-Partum, NICU
  • Implemented care for mother and baby.
  • Performed assessments on mother and baby.

Cooks Children Medical Center

  • 45 hours of Children and Adolescents
  • Gained experience in charting for growth charts.
  • Performed assessments on children and adolescents.

Crowley High School

  • 64 hours of Community and Population
  • Assisted with examinations, treatments, and office procedures.

Timeline

Benefits Verification Specialist (remote)

Amgen
04.2022 - Current

Insurance Coordinator

First Eyecare North Arlington
09.2016 - 02.2020

Optometric Technician

First Eyecare North Arlington
03.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Texas At Arlington
Raima Torres