Registered Nurse (RN) - Preoperative, Intra operative & post operative - Prime Vascular - Delray Beach, FL
(2025-09)
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments including vital signs, patient history, and surgical readiness evaluation.
- Verify informed consent, allergies, medications, and NPO status before procedures.
- Initiate IV access and administer pre-operative medications per physician orders.
- Assist surgical team by preparing equipment and maintaining a sterile surgical environment.
- Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures and recovery expectations.
- Perform surgical documentation in accordance with perioperative standards.
- Monitor patient condition/vital signs and intra-operative safety.
- Monitor patients in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative recovery unit.
- Managed moderate sedation levels using ASA guidelines and titrated medications per order.
- Performed focused vascular assessments pre-op, documenting pulses and limb perfusion status.
- Coordinated with radiology and vascular team for contrast allergy alternatives and imaging workflow adjustments.
- Calculated and documented contrast dye load and renal risk, prompting nephroprotection per clinic guidelines.
- Assessed pre-op labs and renal history, flagged contrast risk to prompt nephrology consultation.
- Conducted focused vascular limb assessments pre- and post-procedure, documenting pulses, capillary refill, and perfusion changes.
- Monitored PACU recovery, tracked pain scores and vitals, and cleared patients for safe discharge.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Rehab - Broward Health - Med Surg Unit - Pompano Beach, FL
(2025-02 - 2025-08)
- Performed comprehensive patient admissions, including medical history, medication review, and full physical assessment.
- Monitored vital signs, neurological status, and pain levels to evaluate patient progress.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring adverse reactions and therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided wound care management for surgical wounds and pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients recovering from stroke, surgery, and complex medical conditions.
- Collaborated with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy teams to implement rehabilitation plans.
- Utilized clinical equipment including Hoyer lifts, Sara Stedy, bladder scanners, walkers, and assistive mobility devices.
- Performed procedures including IV therapy, catheterization, bladder scanning, and patient repositioning.
- Educated patients and families regarding recovery goals, care plans, and discharge planning.
- Documented all patient care and assessments accurately in electronic medical records.
- Assessed post-operative patients hourly using standardized pain scales and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Inserted peripheral IVs for medication and fluid delivery, reducing delays in treatment initiation.
- Applied sterile technique during wound dressing changes, reducing dressing contamination and promoting healing (per physician orders).
- Assessed post-op incision sites every shift and documented wound status in EMR for surgeons.
- Monitored glucose levels for diabetic inpatients and adjusted sliding-scale insulin per physician orders.
- Performed bedside bladder scans to assess retention and reported volumes to guide catheterization decisions.
- Educated caregivers on wound dressing techniques and signs of infection, improving home care confidence.
- Performed postoperative pain reassessments every 30 minutes, adjusted analgesic timing per orders.
Medical Assistant/Prior Authorization Coordinator - Gastro Health - Boynton Beach, FL
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
Assisted physicians and advanced practice providers (Dr. Joshua Stern & Alyssa Grubb APRN) in delivering outpatient patient care.
- Performed patient triage, vital signs collection, and clinical documentation.
- Processed prior authorizations for medications and biologic therapies.
- Coordinated diagnostic procedures including colonoscopy, EKG, radiology studies, and laboratory testing.
- Educated patients on procedure preparation and post-procedure expectations.
- Maintained exam room supplies and managed clinical inventory.
- Ensured strict patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisting with hemorrhoid bandings.
- Educated patients on bowel preparation procedures and medication protocols, improving procedure compliance.
- Managed patient flow for a fast-paced clinic, maintaining accurate EMR records and ensuring timely follow-up for test results.
Medical Assistant/Surgical Coordinator/Medical Billing & Coding - Edgar Ibanez MD - Boynton Beach, FL
(2007-01 - 2020-12)
- Patients check in & check out. Measured and recorded blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
- Prepared pre-op packets and consent forms, clarifying procedures for patients and families.
- Educated patients on bowel prep regimens using teach-back, reducing incomplete-prep occurrences before procedures.
- Reviewed coded clinical documentation and corrected ICD-10 entries to meet payer audit guidelines.
- Answered payer coding inquiries and assembled supporting documentation for denial appeals to recover revenue.
- Reviewed operative notes and matched CPT codes to documented services, reducing billing discrepancies.
- Reviewed perioperative documentation against EHR timestamps to confirm chargeable service windows matched billing entries.
- Reconciled surgeon procedure codes with pathology reports to capture incidental procedures and optimize claim accuracy.
- Validated modifier use for shared and split services by comparing physician notes and anesthesia records for compliance.
- Managed daily front-desk cash drawer, balanced receipts, and reported discrepancies to finance.
- Processed incoming mail and scanned medical records into EHR to maintain up-to-date patient charts.
- Verified insurance authorizations and pre-certifications for procedures, securing approvals to avoid claim denials.
