YHENLYSS HERRERA
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Experienced advance practice registered nurse with a strong background in providing high-quality, culturally competent care to diverse patients. Skilled in ensuring adherence to the highest standards of clinical excellence while effectively addressing individual needs. Responsible and dedicated professional with 23 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Known for exceptional communication abilities that foster positive patient outcomes.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Elite Clinical Research
Miami, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Led in-service training sessions for nursing staff, promoting best practices in advanced practice nursing care delivery.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
Care Consultant
Simply Healthcare Plans Inc.
Miami, FL
11.2018 - Current
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
- Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Researched and compiled statistical data to support cost control and care improvement initiatives.
- Kept accurate log of all requests for medical information and records.
Registered Nurse
CLT Home Care, Inc.
Miami, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Referral Coordinator
Wellmax Medical Center
Pembroke Pines, FL
8 2012 - 11 2015
- Expedited patient referrals to specialty offices, faxed medical records, answered patient and specialty office calls and completed referral requests.
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised maintaining a superior work ethic.
- High level of proficiency relating to medical terminology and strong healthcare background.
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures.
- Ability to review and extract significant data from medical records.
- Knowledgeable with CPT and ICD-10 codes.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Prioritized work load and maintained an organized work space.
- Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
Case Manager
Medcare Home Health Agency
Miami, FL
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Worked with different disciplines to provide care to patients.
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal health.
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Managed team of medical support personnel.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each patient.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
HEDIS Abstractor Nurse
Anthem
Miami, FL
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Perform accurate HEDIS medical record data abstraction for all measure compliance
- Ensure compliance with NCQA, federal, state and other regulatory agency standards
- Maintain HIPPA regulations for consumer privacy and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Over-read 100% of abstractions
- Ability to accurately complete tasks within established times
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
- Able to think and work effectively under pressure
- The ability to function effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Research Study Coordinator
Elite Clinical Research
Miami, FL
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Performed vitals signs, weight and height measurements/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections, urinalysis and performing electrocardiograms.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Provided patient education.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and the regulations necessary for the protection of human subjects and the conduct of clinical research required .
Certified Pharmacy Technician
NJB Pharmacy and Discount
Hialeah, FL
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
Education
Master Of Applied Science - Nursing
Ana G. Mendez
Miami, FL12.2021
BSN - Nurse
University of Sacred Heart
Puerto Rico, EU.2016
M.D -
University of Medicine Julio Trigo Lopez
Havana, Cuba.1994
Skills
- Reliable
- Exceptional communication skills
- Effective time management
- Quick learner
- Strong client relations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Local/state health laws knowledge
- Self-motivated
- Experience with diverse populations
- People-oriented
- Goal oriented
- Superior verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
- Extremely organized
- Clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Elite Clinical Research
10.2022 - Current
Care Consultant
Simply Healthcare Plans Inc.
11.2018 - Current
Case Manager
Medcare Home Health Agency
05.2018 - 11.2019
HEDIS Abstractor Nurse
Anthem
02.2018 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
CLT Home Care, Inc.
08.2017 - Current
Research Study Coordinator
Elite Clinical Research
11.2015 - 02.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
NJB Pharmacy and Discount
08.2009 - 09.2012
BSN - Nurse
University of Sacred Heart
M.D -
University of Medicine Julio Trigo Lopez
Referral Coordinator
Wellmax Medical Center
8 2012 - 11 2015
Master Of Applied Science - Nursing
Ana G. Mendez