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Yadira Collazo Cartagena

Bayamon

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Advent Health Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and care. Proven ability in clinical investigation and medical documentation, leveraging critical thinking to enhance treatment planning and patient outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional patient education and support in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal injury nurse

Napoli Shkolnik Law Firm
01.2023 - Current
  • Claim Qualification Specialist.
  • Assisted attorneys in gathering medical records and documentation for cases.

Clinical investigation

Optum United Health Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Clinical investigation analyst (claim processor).

Patient Medical Necessity

CCM Health/ Pharmacy
San Juan
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Registered Nurse, Process Specialist

Infosys
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Insurance Process Analyst (claim processor)

Registered Nurse Certified

Advent Health Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Performed assessments and documented patient progress accurately in electronic records.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced environment.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.

Registered Nurse Certified

Advent Health Hospital
Tampa
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Preparing patients for surgery by assessing their health, coordinating care, and providing education.

Registered Nurse Certified

Advent Health Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
  • Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care services.

Registered Nurse Certified, Emergency Room

Centro Ryder
San Lorenzo
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Patient care assessment to determine patient’s plan of care, serve as a patient advocate, Implement and identified plans for patients and unit specific process improvement with appropriate nursing interventions and physician’s orders.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Columbia Central University
Caguas, Puerto Rico
05-2010

Skills

  • Patient assessment and care
  • Medical documentation
  • Clinical investigation and processing
  • Critical thinking
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient care and education
  • Inpatient care
  • IV therapy management
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Electronic health records
  • Discharge planning
  • Advanced cardiac life support

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal injury nurse

Napoli Shkolnik Law Firm
01.2023 - Current

Clinical investigation

Optum United Health Care
01.2022 - 01.2023

Patient Medical Necessity

CCM Health/ Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse, Process Specialist

Infosys
01.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse Certified

Advent Health Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse Certified

Advent Health Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse Certified

Advent Health Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse Certified, Emergency Room

Centro Ryder
01.2012 - 01.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Columbia Central University
Yadira Collazo Cartagena