Yamilen Mengana Bernal
Miami,FL
Summary
With a robust background in patient care and medical assistance, I excel in therapeutic interventions and healthcare team collaboration, honed at Unimed and other esteemed institutions. Renowned for improving patient education and safety, my approach combines ethical practice with effective diagnosis and treatment, significantly enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Unimed
Miami, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Registered Nurse
The Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Miami, FL
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Medical Assistant
Vida Medical Center
Miami, FL
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Doctor
Colombia Clinical Community Physician
Bogota, Colombia
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Worked with patients and families to design care plans.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Performed physical exams on patients of all ages.
- Consulted with specialists when necessary for complex diagnoses or treatments.
- Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
- Advised patients about diet, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and disease prevention.
- Reviewed test results to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.
- Educated patients about their conditions and medications prescribed.
- Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
- Assessed patient's medical history and symptoms to accurately diagnose illnesses.
- Responded quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.
- Diagnosed patients and administered medications on strict schedules.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Updated charts with latest information, test results and differential diagnoses.
- Provided preventative care advice to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Admitted patients for hospital stays.
- Prescribed medications and treatments to alleviate patients' health concerns.
- Analyzed records, exam data and test results to inform diagnoses.
- Ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
- Evaluated patient progress by reviewing vital signs and medical histories.
- Ordered and interpreted results of laboratory tests and radiographs.
Doctor
CDI
Guanare, Venezuela
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds.
- Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
- Ordered and interpreted results of laboratory tests and radiographs.
- Analyzed records, exam data and test results to inform diagnoses.
- Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to address patient conditions.
- Met with patients to discuss needs, conduct tests and evaluate clinical presentations.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Prescribed medications and treatments to alleviate patients' health concerns.
- Worked with patients and families to design care plans.
- Assessed patient's medical history and symptoms to accurately diagnose illnesses.
- Educated patients about their conditions and medications prescribed.
- Updated charts with latest information, test results and differential diagnoses.
1 Grade Specialist in Medicine Geeneral Integral
Policlinic Bayamo Cuba
Bayamo , Cuba
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Assessed patient's medical history and symptoms to accurately diagnose illnesses.
- Reviewed test results to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.
- Advised patients about diet, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and disease prevention.
- Referred patients to medical specialists, social services or other necessary resources.
- Consulted with specialists when necessary for complex diagnoses or treatments.
- Educated patients about their conditions and medications prescribed.
- Diagnosed patients and administered medications on strict schedules.
- Admitted patients for hospital stays.
- Ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds.
Education
APRN -
Miami Regional University
Miami, FL05-2024
Registered Nurse -
Miami Regional University
Miami, FL05-2022
M.D. -
Medicine Faculty
Cuba07-2012
Medical Register Licenciature -
Medicine Faculty
Cuba05-2005
Skills
- Primary care
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Therapeutic interventions
- Patient counseling
- Health risk assessments
- Patient diagnosis
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Diagnostic testing
- Pharmaceuticals prescription
- Family medicine
- Treatment regimens
- Ethical practice
- Physical examination
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Emergency management
- Maintaining privacy
- Medical referrals
- Patient safety
- Prescription drug management
- Pediatrics
- Diagnostics
- Medical record-keeping
- Care team collaboration
- Bacterial diseases
Certification
Phlebotomy Certifications,HPRUS ,Miami Florida
BLS Life Support (BLS)American Heart Association ,Miami ,Florida.
EKG Certification,HPRUS,Miami Florida
Foreign Doctor in Medicine comunnity ,ISCM ,Bayamo ,Granma ,Cuba .
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Unimed
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
Vida Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2022
Doctor
Colombia Clinical Community Physician
01.2016 - 04.2016
Doctor
CDI
01.2013 - 01.2016
1 Grade Specialist in Medicine Geeneral Integral
Policlinic Bayamo Cuba
05.2012 - 08.2013
APRN -
Miami Regional University
Registered Nurse -
Miami Regional University
M.D. -
Medicine Faculty
Medical Register Licenciature -
Medicine Faculty
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