LIZA C. FONSECA-JOUBERT
San Juan
Summary
Experienced gerontologist and nurse with a master's degree in Public Health, offering over 9 years of expertise in providing exceptional attention and care to older adults. Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through evidence-based interventions and effective public health policies. Possessing strong clinical, communication, general nursing roles, and leadership skills. Recognized for delivering compassionate direct care, providing support and empathy, and effectively teaching and ensuring compliance. Skilled in analyzing epidemiological data, evaluating health policies, and managing healthy aging programs. Committed to promoting the well-being and quality of life for older individuals through a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. Demonstrating exceptional time management skills, meticulous attention to detail, fostering interprofessional relationships, and successfully managing projects within tight deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse and Administrative Assistant
Rivera Emotional Health Center
01.2021 - Current
- Serve patients and public in office setting by answering questions, recognizing needs, making recommendations, helping with decisions, and scheduling medical appointments
- Process files, such as medical history, billings, and insurance, by using specialized software
- Develop and apply procedures to raise awareness of mental health patients' services
- Specialized outpatients care and attention in mental health
- Organizational and communication skills
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term mental health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
In-Home Nurse
Home Care Assistance/Private Nursing Practice
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Analyzed needs and medical history of patients to generate personalized care and prevention plans
- Implemented effective wound care techniques, resulting in faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Tracked and performed routine tests, such as taking of vital signs, blood pressure, and cardiac rhythm
- Supervised appropriateness and safety of tools, equipment, and treatment rooms
- Advanced patients' post-treatment independence by assisting and empathizing with family members
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions, enabling them to live as independently as possible.
- Administered medications via intravenous (IV) and oral (PO)
- Supported families in caregiving, offering guidance on proper techniques for at-home care.
- Performed various diagnostic tests and interpreted results for appropriate interventions or referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting a sense of dignity and autonomy.
- Empowered family members through education on disease processes leading to better overall support within the home setting.
Nurse and Counselor
Informative Group: Family and Community Self-Care
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Researched, planned, and provided educational and motivational care and quality of life activities and presentations for individual and community health, ensuring accessibility logistics
- Increased public interest in hygiene and self-care with sophisticated learning strategies
Nursing Intern
Various Healthcare Institutions
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Performed venipuncture, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, and cardiorespiratory functions
- Guided family members about ambulatory care requirements and techniques
- Collaborated with birth personnel, supporting prenatal and postpartum activities
- Monitored adherence to asepsis and antisepsis, ensuring clean and organized work environment
- Complied with federal and state regulations, institutional guidelines, and ethical principles to safeguard confidential health information
Education
Master of Public Health - Gerontology
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Science Campus
San Juan, P. R.06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colegio Universitario de San Juan
San Juan, P. R.01.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Health Promotion
- Healthcare ethics
- Mental health care
- Community health
- Home Health Care
- Geriatric Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 10+ patients in home care environment.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Other Relevant Information
Alzheimer's, Identification and Diagnosis and Treatment: What every health professional should know, Communication with the person with dementia, Screening for dementia: Mini-Mental or MoCA? for health professionals, Psychological Symptoms in people with dementia: Hallucinations, Delusions and Agitation for formal and informal caregivers, Basic Life Support (BSL), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Electrocardiogram, American Sign Language (Basic), Interprofessional Management of the Elderly Newly Diagnosed with HIV, VI Puerto Rican Conference on Public Health, Update on the treatment of Hepatitis C in people with a positive diagnosis of HIV, Prevention and Control of Hepatitis Infections, AIDS/HIV and Tuberculosis (TB), Medical Cannabis, Infectious Respiratory Diseases of Influenza, Mycoplasma and COVID-19, LGBTT+ Sensitivity in the Provision of Health Services, Solidarity and free-of-charge in-home nursing services
Certification
- Human Research - Social/Behavioral Research Course 2023
- CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) 2023
- GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research 2023
- Alzheimer's, Identification and Diagnosis and Treatment: What every health professional should know Training - 2023
- Communication with the person with dementia, Screening for dementia: Mini-Mental or MoCA? for health professionals Training - 2023
- Psychological Symptoms in people with dementia: Hallucinations, Delusions and Agitation for formal and informal caregivers Training - 2023
- Basic Life Support (BSL) Training - 2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training - 2022
- Basic Electrocardiogram Training - 2021
- American Sign Language (Basic) Training - 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Nurse and Administrative Assistant
Rivera Emotional Health Center
01.2021 - Current
In-Home Nurse
Home Care Assistance/Private Nursing Practice
01.2018 - 01.2021
Nurse and Counselor
Informative Group: Family and Community Self-Care
01.2017 - 12.2017
Nursing Intern
Various Healthcare Institutions
01.2013 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colegio Universitario de San Juan
- Human Research - Social/Behavioral Research Course 2023
- CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) 2023
- GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research 2023
- Alzheimer's, Identification and Diagnosis and Treatment: What every health professional should know Training - 2023
- Communication with the person with dementia, Screening for dementia: Mini-Mental or MoCA? for health professionals Training - 2023
- Psychological Symptoms in people with dementia: Hallucinations, Delusions and Agitation for formal and informal caregivers Training - 2023
- Basic Life Support (BSL) Training - 2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training - 2022
- Basic Electrocardiogram Training - 2021
- American Sign Language (Basic) Training - 2021
Master of Public Health - Gerontology
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Science Campus
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