Yadisney Mendez Rodriguez
Hialeah
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Palmetto Care Center
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Triage Coordinator
Cano Health
11.2021 - Current
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- 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.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Referral Coordinator
Pasteur Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
- Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
- Provided education and instruction to referral sources on referral processes.
- Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
Medical Records Assistant
Las Mercedes
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Documented patient condition and treatment, coding medical claims for hospital and nursing facilities.
- Planned, developed and coordinated programs with referring supervisor to provide services in accordance with established plan of care.
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
- Analyzed complex medical records to identify discrepancies in accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
Referral Coordinator
Med Plan/Med Care(Hygea Holding Corp)
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
- Provided education and instruction to referral sources on referral processes.
Ophthalmologist Specialist
Juan Bruno Zayas Hospital
06.2007 - 03.2013
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Diagnosed and treated corneal, scleral, conjunctival and eyelid maladies.
- Instructed interns, residents and others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
- Performed and interpreted diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Diagnosed or treated injuries and diseases of eye and eye structures.
- Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform small incision surgery and laser surgery.
- Provided or directed provision of postoperative care.
- Conducted comprehensive examinations of visual system to determine nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Investigated patient histories and goals to determine optimal care planning.
- Conducted clinical and lab-based research into various areas of ophthalmology.
- Referred patients to specialized physicians and facilities for complex conditions.
- Educated patients and nursing staff on proper maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
- Performed laser surgeries to alter, reshape or replace ocular tissue.
- Instructed residents, interns and other opthalmological trainees in treatment and scientific theory.
- Performed laser-based procedures to alter, remove and reshape ocular tissue.
- Performed, ordered and interpreted results of diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Managed ophthalmic conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans for patients.
Medical Doctor
Lopez Pena Health Center
09.2002 - 05.2007
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Researched industry innovations and emerging treatments to improve care delivery.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jewish University System
Chicago, IL04.2021
Master of Science - Medical Urgency
Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago De Cuba
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba12.2010
Ophthalmologist Specialist - Medical
Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago De Cuba
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba05.2010
MD Family Practice - Medical
Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago De Cuba
Santiago De Cuba12.2006
MD - Medicine
Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago De Cuba
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba07.2002
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Seizure Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Disease Management Programs
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Intakes and Discharges
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Education
- Women's Health Exams
- Medical Evaluations
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Patient Counseling
- Vision Screening
- HIPAA Education
- Follow-Up Calls
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Removing Sutures
- Medical Consultation
- Pain Management
- Long-Term Care
- Well Visit Procedures
- Mental Health Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Wound Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Family Education
- Family Planning Services Education
- Performing EKGs
- Medication Administration
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Team Coordination
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Administering Immunizations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Chest Pain Management
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Medication Distribution
- Microsoft Office
- Emergency Procedures
- Emotional Intelligence
- Evaluation
- Sanitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Palmetto Care Center
01.2023 - Current
Triage Coordinator
Cano Health
11.2021 - Current
Referral Coordinator
Pasteur Medical Center
07.2021 - 11.2021
Medical Records Assistant
Las Mercedes
04.2019 - 09.2020
Referral Coordinator
Med Plan/Med Care(Hygea Holding Corp)
09.2014 - 04.2019
Ophthalmologist Specialist
Juan Bruno Zayas Hospital
06.2007 - 03.2013
Medical Doctor
Lopez Pena Health Center
09.2002 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jewish University System
Master of Science - Medical Urgency
Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago De Cuba
Ophthalmologist Specialist - Medical
Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago De Cuba
MD Family Practice - Medical
Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago De Cuba
MD - Medicine
Institute of Medical Sciences Santiago De Cuba
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