Yaquelin CINTRA
Miami,United States
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven, and efficient, with strong interpersonal abilities. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination. Excel at team leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and quality service delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
CADC Home Health
Miami, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Director of Nursing
Prime Health Services
Miami, FL
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Inspected medical equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly before use by patients or staff members.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Prime Health Services
Miami, FL
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Case Manager
High Standard Home Health
Miami, FL
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
- Acted as consultant to community programs by interpreting regulations and policies.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Utilized case management software and databases for efficient information tracking.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and support needs.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
Registered Nurse
Medx Staffing Inc
Mi, FL
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered injections and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patients to determine their eligibility for injection therapy.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Documented any adverse reactions or complications associated with injections in patient charts.
- Ensured that sterile technique was followed when preparing and administering injections.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Alternate Administrator/ Quality Assurance Nurse
Horizon Home Health Care
Homestead, United States
02.2008 - 11.2021
- Kept up with certification and accreditation requirements through efficient paperwork management
- Supervised work of RNs caring for patients
- Verified continued compliance of team's nursing care against federal, state, and local regulations
- Handled emergency calls to assess situations and coordinate care
- Updated staff, facility, and care records in different systems and software with timely changes
- Maintained highest standards of care and environment focused on continuous professional development
- Directed, supervised, and evaluated work activities of personnel
- Coordinated effective interdepartmental collaboration through open communication between medical staff
- Protected patient data with secure records management system
- Improved care delivery by monitoring performance and optimizing strategies
Quality Assurance Nurse (PARTIME)
Quali-Care Home Health Agency
Palmetto Bay, United States
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
- Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees
- Ensures adherence to Department of Public Health and Joint Commission standards across all clinical departments and sites by remaining up to date on relevant standards, conducting staff training in conjunction with clinical leadership, developing protocols and procedures as needed, and performing intermittent chart reviews and audits at clinical sites
- Trains staff across various departments as needed on quality assurance and regulatory related issues
- Works with nurse managers across clinical departments to ensure regular clinical competency verification of nursing staff
- Conducts Root Cause Analyses for clinical adverse events and near miss events; develops action plans to reduce risk of recurrence; follows the progress of these action plans
- Identifies areas of potential risk and develops systems within the organization to minimize risk of adverse events or negative quality outcomes
- Performs other duties as requested by leadership team
Registered Nurse
Horizon Home Health
Homestead, United States
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments, and documented care activities
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations
- Dressed, cleaned, and redressed wound and incision areas
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Home Health
Homestead, United States
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Monitored care delivery and corrected deficiencies, fostering high-quality patient care
- Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals with personalized care and ongoing assistance
- Improved outcomes by educating patients and families individually and in group settings
- Handled patient intake to document vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments
- Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients
- Recorded patient vital signs with current temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Kept documentation current, accurate, and compliant with unit standards
- Stayed on top of patient needs with routine rounds and paid special attention to high-acuity patients
- Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice
- Maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication
Education
Associates in Nursing -
Fortis College
Cutler Bay, United States03.2018
Liscense Practical Nurse -
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Cutler Bay, United States12.2013
Bachelors of Science - Chemical Engineer
Julio Antonio Mella
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba09.2008
Skills
- Expertise in medical coding, ICD-9, and ICD-10
- Expertise in the elaboration of the plan of care
- Expertise with OASIS Review
- Expertise with Joint Commission accreditation
- Expertise with CHAP accreditation
- Expertise in the following home health programs: Axxess Home Health, IGEA Home Health, Kinnser Home Health, and HHA Exchange Program
- BLS Certified
- Medical documentation
- Behavioral assessment
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing
CADC Home Health
03.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Prime Health Services
09.2022 - 03.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Prime Health Services
04.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Medx Staffing Inc
12.2021 - 04.2022
Case Manager
High Standard Home Health
04.2021 - 09.2022
Quality Assurance Nurse (PARTIME)
Quali-Care Home Health Agency
11.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Horizon Home Health
03.2018 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Horizon Home Health
01.2014 - 05.2017
Alternate Administrator/ Quality Assurance Nurse
Horizon Home Health Care
02.2008 - 11.2021
Associates in Nursing -
Fortis College
Liscense Practical Nurse -
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Bachelors of Science - Chemical Engineer
Julio Antonio Mella
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