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SIGRID OCHARO

McKinney,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.. A seasoned nursing professional with over 15 years of expertise in the healthcare industry,offering proven clinical knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and extensive knowledge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Irving, TX
03.2023 - Current
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
  • Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.

Utilization Management Coordinator

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
01.2018 - Current
  • Perform the concurrent review, discharge planning, and care coordination by approved departmental guidelines
  • Facilitated workgroup meetings with interdisciplinary teams such as physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and other case managers to find practical solutions to members' issues
  • Perform ongoing assessments to evaluate members’ needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized care plans
  • Utilize critical thinking skills and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Precepted nurses, guiding unit functions and individual roles, company policies and procedures, and nursing best practices.

Registered Nurse

Parkland Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2019
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including Tracheostomy care, wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over five patients daily
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options
  • Supervised clinicians and non-clinicians as charge nurse by delegating tasks to maintain a continuum of care
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to document updates accurately
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Registered Nurse

UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2013 - 11.2016
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate medical needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized care plans
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2012

Associate of Science - Nursing

Paris Junior College
05.2009

Skills

  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical thinking
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • MCG
  • Procedures Compliance
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Education
  • EPIC EMR
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care

Certification

BLS (Basic Life Support

ACLS

CCM

CRRN

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
03.2023 - Current

Utilization Management Coordinator

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
01.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2013 - 11.2016

Registered Nurse

Parkland Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

Paris Junior College

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