SUZANNE B. CRUZ
Parsippany,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hands-on professional proudly offering more than ten years of expertise in nursing field. Well-rounded and personable Utilization Review Nurse talented in reporting, records oversight and performance improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
Atlantic Health System
03.2020 - Current
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included Post Offers,health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene, Annual Medical Screening
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Public Health Nurse
NYC Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
CHARGE NURSE
Care One At Madison Ave (Per Diem)
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Long Term Rehab Unit
- Comprehensive, :
- Provided resident care for specific group of residents, coordinating care on 24-hour basis
- Evaluated relationship of resident complaints to collected health history
- Performed skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, forms, policies and procedures
- Implemented facility procedures/protocols for admitting residents, transferring residents to hospital/clinics/outpatient and completion of appropriate documentation based on established guidelines.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
CHARGE NURSE
Cassena Care
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Short Term Rehab/ Long Term Care/ Dementia Unit
- Comprehensive Job Description :
- Evaluates relationship of resident complaints to collected health history
- Performs required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, forms, policies and procedures
- Develops care plan that demonstrates knowledge of criteria to ascertain resident's specific needs based on health care problem(s)
- Performed admission and complete physical assessment
- Developed treatment plans based on facility's protocol like wound vac and pressure ulcer care
- Responded to emergent, life-saving situation using “Code 99/Code Blue” Protocol
ICU NURSE
Guam Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Pediatric/Adult Intensive Care Unit
- Comprehensive Job, Acted as a charge nurse in Intensive Care Unit during assigned shifts, managed supplies by ordering supplies and new equipment, finalized CrashCart, Trained/Supervised new hires
- Cared for critically ill patients in Intensive Care Unit, monitored the health of the patients, administered medications, wrote progress reports on how patient are responding to treatment, and worked closely with doctors to draft treatment plans for patients suffering from the most serious injuries or illnesses
- Performed nursing duties which include, but not limited to hemodynamic monitoring including insertion, monitoring, interpretation, and care of the catheter; titrates intravenous medications including insertion, monitoring, interpretation, and care of the catheter.
Triage Nurse(Remote)
CallMD
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
Utilization Review Nurse
Accenture
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Evaluated medical necessity guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon Facets specification.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Of The East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Cen
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Phillipines2007
Skills
- Patient Care Plans
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Utilization Review (PSCCR)
- Accurate Documentation
- Post Offer
- Immunization
- OSHA
Certification
- State of New Jersey, Registered Nurse License Number:26NR19289700
- The University of the State of New York Education Department of Office of the Profession License Number: 727964-1
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Atlantic Health System
03.2020 - Current
CHARGE NURSE
Care One At Madison Ave (Per Diem)
08.2017 - 12.2017
Public Health Nurse
NYC Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
04.2017 - 05.2020
CHARGE NURSE
Cassena Care
08.2016 - 01.2017
ICU NURSE
Guam Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2016
Triage Nurse(Remote)
CallMD
05.2014 - 05.2015
Utilization Review Nurse
Accenture
02.2012 - 09.2013
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Of The East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Cen
04.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
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