Tabitha Piegza
Cibolo,TX
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience caring for patients within Outpatient, Pediatric and ER setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Physicians Premier ER
Cibolo, TX
12.2022 - Current
- Assess/treat patients, wound care, referrals, cardiac monitoring, lab collections/IV starts
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Triaged and Screened calls
Primary Care Office Staff RN/Insurance Authorization
Premier Plastics and Reconstruction
San Antonio, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Assess/treat patients, wound care, referrals/plans of care, call backs/follow ups, pre op surgery plans, insurance prior authorizations, IM injections/Lab Collections/IV starts, EKGs, observations, OR scheduling/Anesthesia Scheduling, team education involving setting up vendors and hosting educational workshops
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Researched third party payer guidelines related to prior authorizations, coding and billing processes.
- Verified that patients had proper insurance coverage prior to procedures or appointment scheduling.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Navigated through multiple online systems to obtain documentation.
- Performed daily audits of submitted claims to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Compiled and coded patient information or data in appropriate computer system.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals and service providers to drive optimal patient care.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based care plans.
RN ER
Methodist Children’s Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Assess/treat patients, wound care, referrals/plans of care, call backs/follow ups, pre op surgery plans, insurance prior authorizations, IM injections/Lab Collections/IV starts, EKGs, observations
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to ER patients.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient conditions and treatments.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Pediatric ER Nurse
North Central Baptist
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Assess/treat patients, wound care, referrals, cardiac monitoring, lab collections/IV starts
Primary Care Burn Wound Clinic RN
Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Assess/treat patients, wound care, referrals/plans of care, call backs/follow ups, pre op surgery plans, insurance prior authorizations, IM injections/Lab Collections/IV starts, EKGs, observations, OR scheduling/Anesthesia Scheduling, team education involving setting up vendors and hosting educational workshops
- Developed and maintained nursing care plans for all patients based on their individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments, medications, test results. in electronic medical records system.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Improved medical equipment competencies and care best practices through various ongoing learning options.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Improved research-based approaches through participation in research and evidence-based clinical audits.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, insurance companies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX01.2018
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIH certified
- Office Management
- TNCC
- ENPC
- Work Well as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
- Have previously experience with Microsoft products, EPower, Meditec, Cerner
- Educational development and teaching of burn care treatment for staff
- Care Planning and Data Collection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Healthcare Billing
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Call Triaging
- Patient Relations
- Pediatric, OR, and ER experience
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Transfers and Transitions
- Insurance Verification and Medical Coding
- Resource Utilization
- Learning Programs, and lectures
References
- Stephanie Avilas, RN, 210-722-7697
- Elizabeth Curry, RN, 830-214-4176
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIH
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Physicians Premier ER
12.2022 - Current
Primary Care Office Staff RN/Insurance Authorization
Premier Plastics and Reconstruction
08.2022 - Current
Pediatric ER Nurse
North Central Baptist
12.2021 - 12.2022
Primary Care Burn Wound Clinic RN
Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2021
RN ER
Methodist Children’s Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
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