Skilled and compassionate, Spanish-speaking Nurse and Case Manager with the ability to interact with patients of all ages, levels of development, and ethnic backgrounds. Possessing a passion for providing a safe environment for healing-a loyal and collaborative team member.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Management II
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Participating in the planning for and the execution of patient discharge experience for a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital
Duties include monitoring the patient experience for quality, timeliness and service
Working with interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences
Coordinating with interdisciplinary team to establish tentative discharge and contingency plans
Facilitating team conferences weekly and coordinating all treatment plan modifications
Complete case management addendums and all required documentation
Maintaining knowledge of regulations/standards, company policies/procedures, and department operations
Reviewing and analyzing case management reports, including Key Care Indicators, and planning appropriate actions
Attending Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and collaboratively reduce ACTs and meeting with patient and family per Patient Arrival and Initial Visit Standard within 24 hrs
Of admission
Performing assessment of goals and completing case management addendum within 48 hours of admission
Making appropriate and timely referrals, including documenting for post discharge providers and physicians
Assisting the patient with timely procuring and planning of resources to avoid discharge delays or issues
Registered Nurse Level III
Orlando Health South Lake
11.2019 - Current
Providing intermediate level of care to adults and geriatric patients who have stepped down from ICU or admitted through Emergency Department
Assessing patient's needs, developing and revising care plans and evaluating the patient's progress toward attaining expected outcomes
Communicate changes in patient status to Physician, and CRNA
Educate client and responsible guardian of post-operative instruction, including infection, postoperative complications, preventative measures, and medication administration
Document patient assessments
Assess and prepare patients/families/significant others for discharge and evaluate post-operative patients
Major/ Pay Grade O4
1TSC Operational Command Post (OCP) 143rd ESC US ARMY Reserves
08.2018 - 09.2023
Serving as Command Inspector General of 1TSC Operation Command Kuwait
Responsible for providing Inspector General assistance, inspections, investigations, and teaching/training to 11.000 + Soldiers throughout Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan
Serving as the Commander's eyes, ears, voice, and conscience; IG Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IGARS case management; drafting annual inspection plan; evaluating trends in results and implementation levels to assess effectiveness of inspection and follow-up policies and procedures oversees coordination and execution of Command Directed site visits and inspections; manages day to day operations
Manage the work performance of all assigned personnel
Leveraged previously established relationships with other IG Offices for IG support during high volume caseload, establishing internal recruiting SOP
Providing periodic updates to the 1 Star Commanding General on high-profile cases
Pre-operation and Post-Anesthesia Care Registered Nurse
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Center
05.2019 - 01.2020
In a pre-operative and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) specializing in plastic surgery, spine surgery, pain management, and orthopedic surgery
Responsible for observing and treating patients post-operatively, ensuring patients awake safely from anesthesia, and monitoring vitals and levels of consciousness as the sedation wears off
Administered medications, reviewed patient charts, and implemented interventions as necessary
Utilized assessment skills to identify and monitor patients' needs and consult with physicians to provide a timely, efficient, and safe recovery
Registered Nurse on the Oncology PCU Floor
Advent Health Altamonte
08.2018 - 05.2019
Specializing in the care of Oncology patients
Providing intermediate level of care to adults and geriatric patients who have stepped down from ICU were admitted through the Emergency Department
Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Hardin Memorial Health Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2018
Specializing in stroke and cardiac care
Providing an intermediate level of care to adults and geriatric patients who have stepped down from the ICU or CICU
Education
Master of Science - Care Coordination/Case Management
Nursing
09.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Nursing
08.2018
Master of Science - Health Care Management
Health Sciences
12.2010
Bachelor of Science - with a Concentration in Finance
Business Administration
09.2009
Skills
Client advocacy
Regulatory compliance
Data collection
Ethical practice
Discharge documentation
Patient communication
Admissions processes
Follow-up care coordination
Discharge coordination
Case assessment
Client needs assessments
Written and verbal communication
Interviewing skills
Community outreach
Service planning
Client meetings
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Certification
Current Florida and Kentucky State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse, 11/01/17
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Graduate of the ARMY Inspectors General School, 12/01/20
Security Clearance
Secret
Timeline
Case Management II
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Level III
Orlando Health South Lake
11.2019 - Current
Pre-operation and Post-Anesthesia Care Registered Nurse
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Center
05.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse- Nurse Manager-Pre-Op and PACU
Advanced Aesthetics Cosmetic Surgery
11.2018 - Current
Major/ Pay Grade O4
1TSC Operational Command Post (OCP) 143rd ESC US ARMY Reserves
08.2018 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse on the Oncology PCU Floor
Advent Health Altamonte
08.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Hardin Memorial Health Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Nursing
Master of Science - Health Care Management
Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - with a Concentration in Finance
Business Administration
Current Florida and Kentucky State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse, 11/01/17
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Graduate of the ARMY Inspectors General School, 12/01/20
Master of Science - Care Coordination/Case Management
Nursing
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