I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in both clinical and educational settings. With active RN licensure in Nevada and California, I have extensive experience in hospice care, quality assurance, and medical review. My bilingual skills in Spanish and English enhance my ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations. I am committed to providing excellent patient care and education, and I continuously strive to improve healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Conduct medical necessity clinical screenings of preauthorization requests for diagnostic imaging procedures, out-of-network services, and treatment appropriateness. Utilize clinical criteria, pathophysiology, and evidence-based practice to maintain productivity levels and educate healthcare providers on clinical documentation requirements.
Teach biology laboratories covering biochemistry, cell structure, physiology, genetics, and ecology. Evaluate student proficiency and provide advisement and recruitment activities. Adapted to remote teaching during 2020-2021.
Conducted audits and provided education to ensure compliance with guidelines. Developed educational programs and collaborated with leadership to address training needs. Prepared reports and participated in accreditation surveys.
Provided palliative care to terminally ill patients and their families. Conducted assessments, facilitated communication, and educated on disease processes and self-care techniques. Managed equipment and service arrangements.
Accompanied physicians during patient interviews and examinations. Documented patient history, examination findings, and care activities in Cerner. Ensured accurate and timely documentation of patient care.