Raquel Backstreet
Aurora,CO
Summary
Highly qualified, hard working RN well - versed in primary care with broad experience in patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN; Employee Health Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
10.2022 - Current
- Performs new hire and annual health assessments, injury treatments, and busy immunization program. Maintain summaries and reports required for employees' annual updates and notifications of upcoming mandatory follow-up of exposures to communicable diseases. Conducts surveillance. Provides employees health services, such as post-offer health screenings, drug testing, and supports additional department programs, including workers' compensation, occupational health, wellness, and HR entities. Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management system and electronic Health Records. Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies. Developed wellness programs designed to improve overall employee health outcomes.
RN Occupational Health
Advantis Occupational Health
Aurora, CO
10.2012 - 10.2022
- Provided first aid, emergency response, and medical crisis intervention. Performed health assessments. Ensured compliance on all federal and state mandated programs, including OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogen, HIPAA, American Disability Act including reporting to the Colorado Department of Health. Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
RN Employee Health Nurse
Lockheed Martin
Littleton , CO
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Position is in support of the operation for Lockheed Martin's wide health and wellness programs. Minor acute care, preventive care, immunizations, biometric screening, hearing and vision testing. Extensive health education and coaching on nutrition, weight management, tobacco cessation, injury prevention, and sleep disorders. Counseled on chronic health conditions: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and asthma. Encouraged staff to use health services and increased utilization.
RN
Interim Health
Aurora, CO
10.2005 - 10.2010
- Created a case management plan based on specific patient assessment, with measurable goals and objectives. Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment. Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures. Updated charts provide current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards. Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted test and lab results.
Public Health Community Health Manager
CEMBO Health Center
Makati, Philippines
10.1991 - 10.2005
- Managed and supervised the busy operation of public health, wellness programs, primary care, and family practice medicine. In charge of daily operations of total outpatient care. Maintained record confidentiality and followed infection control procedures. Investigated service deficit in unit performance and took appropriate measures.
Staff Nurse RN
City World Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
10.1988 - 10.1991
- Staff nurse in a busy medical-surgical ward, rotating to the emergency room department. Responsible for initial patient assessment. Performed all registered nurse tasks. Administered medications and treatments. Monitored patients' vital signs, changed in condition, and progress. Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests, or other procedures as requested. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information. Carried out physician orders regarding test or medication administration accurately and safely. Responded quickly to life - threatening situations by providing interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quezon City Medical Center & Colleges
Manila, Philippines05-1988
Skills
- Solid work ethic, strong organizational skills, excellent time management
- Follow - through, good at getting things done, adept at finding ways to expedite processes
- Maintain composure under pressure, able to work autonomously with little direct supervision
Certification
- RN State of Colorado
- current BLS
Timeline
RN; Employee Health Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
10.2022 - Current
RN Occupational Health
Advantis Occupational Health
10.2012 - 10.2022
RN Employee Health Nurse
Lockheed Martin
10.2010 - 10.2012
RN
Interim Health
10.2005 - 10.2010
Public Health Community Health Manager
CEMBO Health Center
10.1991 - 10.2005
Staff Nurse RN
City World Medical Center
10.1988 - 10.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quezon City Medical Center & Colleges
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