Renata Freire
Summary
Registered Nursing professional with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical Unit. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AdventHealth
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Utilization Management Nurse
CAPESESP (Health Insurance)
11.2014 - 05.2018
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of payer-specific guidelines to ensure accurate authorizations for medically necessary services.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of patients'' progress toward established goals, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal results.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by staying current on industry standards and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely and accurate information on coverage, benefits, and authorization requirements.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Coordinated seamless transitions of care across multiple settings including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and home care services.
Utilization Management Nurse
Silvestre Adventist Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2014
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall standard of care within the organization.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and serving as a resource for clinical questions and concerns.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of patients'' progress toward established goals, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal results.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Getulio Vargas Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNASP
Sao Paulo, Brazil12-2008
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Cardiac monitors
- Student precepting
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AdventHealth
08.2023 - Current
Utilization Management Nurse
CAPESESP (Health Insurance)
11.2014 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Getulio Vargas Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2011
Utilization Management Nurse
Silvestre Adventist Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNASP
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