Rebeca Tineo
Lake Worth Beach,USA
Summary
Transformational Registered Nurse skilled in managing care transitions for patients with complex health challenges. Reduced unnecessary hospitalizations through early health concern identification and preventive strategies. Prioritizes patient education and engagement to empower individuals in navigating healthcare effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Nurse
Joule (Subcontractor for BD)
Palm Beach, Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated participant scheduling, follow-up appointments, and data entry tasks to expedite study timelines.
- Monitored adverse events during study participation and reported any serious incidents promptly.
- Ensured patient safety and adherence to ethical standards by carefully monitoring study procedures and reporting any deviations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure protocol adherence.
Registered Nurse
Palm Beach Home Health Agency
Boca Raton, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Provided direct patient care in home settings for diverse populations.
Registered Nurse
TrustBridge Hospice
Boca Raton, FL
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided direct patient care inpatient settings for diverse populations.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nurses
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed personalized care strategies addressing medical and holistic needs, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, facilitating smooth transitions between care environments for improved patient experience.
Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Championed patient advocacy by maintaining a patient-first approach, ensuring that care decisions reflected both the medical necessities and the personal needs of the patient and family.
- Managed intravenous therapies and complex medication regimens, ensuring responsiveness to patient needs and adjustments.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Spearheaded communication by providing timely updates to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment on patient progress and timely treatment adjustments.
Nurse Case Manager
Providence Community Health Centers
Providence, RI
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Improved patient health outcomes by managing complex chronic conditions through comprehensive case management.
- Supported vulnerable populations with behavioral health strategies to enhance adherence to care plans for patients with co-occurring mental and physical health challenges.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care by ensuring effective communication among specialty providers to meet patient needs.
- Delivered targeted diabetes education and empowered patients with critical self-management tools and prevention strategies, leading to improved disease control and patient self-sufficiency.
Care Transition Nurse
Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Reduced unnecessary hospitalizations by working closely with primary care providers to identify potential health concerns early on within transitional periods.
- Identified resources and support systems to address barriers impacting patient transitions.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient transition processes.
Education
Registered Nursing - Associate's Degree -
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, USA01-2012
Medical and Legal Interpreter and Translator -
Boston University
Boston, USASkills
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Chronic disease management
- Healthcare transition planning
- Risk management evaluation
- Palliative/Hospice care expertise
- Oral communication proficiency
- Patient evaluation skills
- Client engagement strategies
- Health education delivery
- Clinical care coordination
Certification
- Case Manager Certification, Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
- Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator, Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Educators
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), American Heart Association
- IV Therapy Certification
Accomplishments
- Successfully led Care Transition Coach interventions to engage patients with chronic illness in self-care to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations through education and self-management of medical conditions, increasing engagement by 35% of patients.
- Selected by peers to coordinate the Latino Education program to educate the Spanish-speaking community in Rhode Island about hospice and palliative care philosophy and services, reaching multiple organizations of the community and resulting in an increase of 25% of new admissions.
Timeline
Research Nurse
Joule (Subcontractor for BD)
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Palm Beach Home Health Agency
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
TrustBridge Hospice
09.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nurses
08.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2020
Nurse Case Manager
Providence Community Health Centers
03.2016 - 01.2019
Care Transition Nurse
Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island
05.2012 - 12.2015
Registered Nursing - Associate's Degree -
Community College of Rhode Island
Medical and Legal Interpreter and Translator -
Boston University