Yanira Alfonso

*Determine home care eligibility, review and complete all clinical documentation. Coordinate health care services as ordered by the attending physician for all services per the patient's needs following discharge

*Assist hospital personal in the discharge planning process

*Participate in care conferences and coordination of case management

*Coordinate patient care through communication with the patient, family, support persons, and health care providers. Provide discharge education and resources referral.

*Advocate for the patient, verify interventions met treatment goals and insurance coverage limitations.
*Assessment, discharge planning and coordination in patients transfer to other facilities, referral to home health services.

*Reviews hospital admissions for medical necessity for overseas members.
*Review clinical data received in order to approve requests for admissions, procedures and services.
*Performs Utilization Review and Case Management duties.

*Billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.

*Starts IV's and administer treatments and medications as ordered. Monitor, records and report patient's condition

*Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.

*Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Physician in Venezuela graduated in November 2004, worked as Internal Medicine Resident, ER Physician, Anesthesiology Resident and Anesthesiology Doctor.

*Patient evaluation, medical history and use of diagnostic tests to determine risk during medical procedures.
*Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures. Implement advanced life support techniques.

*Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other medical care.