Vanesa Grajales
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills; fluency in English and Spanish. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Cape Coral Surgical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Home Health Care
Sw Florida Home Care
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced quality of life.
- Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Progressive care unit / Telemetry
Lee Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care in a Progressive Care Unit setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and timely response to needs.
- Reduced readmission rates by developing and implementing individualized discharge plans.
- Ensured timely medication administration, maintaining strict adherence to schedules and dosage requirements.
Medical Assistant
Lee Health
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Timely and effectively assess and triage immediate health concerns
- Identify problems or gaps in care, offering opportunity for intervention
- Timely and effectively coordinate services and referrals to health programs
- Timely and effectively provide health education and coach beneficiaries on treatment alternatives to assist them in best decision making
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING -
Keiser University
Fort Myers, FL08.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES -
Keiser University
Fort Myers, FL02.2018
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL ASSISTING -
Keiser University
Fort Myers, FL12.2013
Skills
- Health Screening
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Highly organized, self-directed worker with an ability to function in a high-volume environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Proficient level of experience with Microsoft Office applications and strong technical aptitude
- Proficient in Spanish
- Full Scope RN License / Compact RN
Certification
- AMT Certified
- BSN Registered Nurse - RN9546256- Multistate (Compact)
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- HIPAA Certified
- OSHA / BBP / HIV Certified
- Stroke Scale Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Cape Coral Surgical Center
12.2022 - Current
Home Health Care
Sw Florida Home Care
06.2022 - 12.2022
Progressive care unit / Telemetry
Lee Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
Lee Health
09.2014 - 09.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING -
Keiser University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES -
Keiser University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL ASSISTING -
Keiser University
- AMT Certified
- BSN Registered Nurse - RN9546256- Multistate (Compact)
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- HIPAA Certified
- OSHA / BBP / HIV Certified
- Stroke Scale Certification
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