Sabrina Arellano
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in hospice case management, emergency nursing, and remote care management. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessments, individualized plan of care development, symptom management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient/family education. Experienced managing complex caseloads, coordinating end of life care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advocating for patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs. Dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient centered care that promotes dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Enhanced Transition of Care Nurse Care Manager
Centene, Superior Health Services
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions and continuity of care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary to meet evolving needs.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management, promoting self-care and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Advocated for patients' needs within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring access to resources and services.
- Facilitated assessment of individual physiological, psychological, financial, cultural and family situation and coordinated social services to address individual and family needs.
- Offered leadership, support and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
- Managed complex caseloads for high-risk patients, ensuring timely delivery of appropriate interventions and services.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Christus Hospice and Palliative Care
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and end-of-life options.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving needs.
- Advocated for patient rights and preferences in care decisions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
Kingsville, TX
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments in high-pressure environments.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University At Kingsville
Kingsville, TX2021
Skills
- Telephonic case management
- Transition of care
- Documentation and audit compliance
- Remote work experience
- Discharge planning
- Documentation accuracy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Enhanced Transition of Care Nurse Care Manager
Centene, Superior Health Services
09.2025 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Christus Hospice and Palliative Care
03.2024 - 10.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
07.2023 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse Education
Del Mar College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University At Kingsville