CORRINE PEREZ, RN

**** ********* **. #***, *********, Texas 76006

940-***-**** Cell

lxz47i@r.postjobfree.com

GOAL:

Seeking a challenging position within a progressive medical health center where I can fully utilize my extensive medical, professional and practical experiences.

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF ARLINGTON TEXAS, Arlington, Texas - Currently enrolled in BSN Program

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE, Gainesville, Texas – ADN Program – May, 2005

EXPERIENCE:

BAYLOR GRAPEVINE MEDICAL HOSPITAL, Grapevine, Texas

Registered Nurse June 16, 2005 to December 5, 2011

• Case Manager/IDI Specialist- Initiate and perform concurrent documentation review

• Clarify conditions/diagnosis and procedures where inadequate or conflicting documentation exists

• Familiar with InterQual Criteria, CPT codes and DRG codes

• Query Physicians for additional diagnosis

• Work in collaboration with HIM to ensure correct provisional and final DRG assignments

• Maintain accurate records of review to comply with department regulatory agency guidelines

• Assist in special projects

• Emergency Department Charge Nurse - Responsible for 29-bed unit Emergency Department

• Follow departmental policies and procedures

• Keeping nurses informed of ongoing education and new procedures

• Performed diagnosis, regular checkups and medical examinations

• Medication administration

• Ensure quality emergency care to patients and families

• Provide orientation and training to new staff, EMS students and nursing students

• Handle queries and problems that arise

• Great organizational skills with patient management and interpersonal skills

• Energetic and self starter and makes the environment positive for patients and coworkers

• Nurse Auditor

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007.

WATERS & KRAUS, LLP, Dallas, Texas Plaintiffs’ Mass-Tort Litigation

Paralegal March 3, 2000 to June 2005

• Organize and maintain case files for 2 attorneys

• Trial preparation for attorneys

• Draft discovery, motions, orders, and other pleadings for state, federal, and appellate courts

• Draft correspondence and memorandums

• Maintain client contact

• Case Management

• Screened cases for merit and summarize records

• Identified weak cases and reported to attorneys

• Review charts for medical record analysis and case reviews

• High quality case assessments and recommendations throughout the case

FOSTER & SEAR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Arlington, Texas Plaintiffs’ Mass-Tort Litigation

Case Management Paralegal June 15, 1998 to February 25, 2000

• Meet 100 + clients per month to compile discovery information and other litigation – related documents

• Prepare clients to testify in depositions and trials

• Investigate claims against 40+ defendants through client interviews and third-party interviews

• Evaluate potential trial defendants for attorney briefings on relative trial worthiness of cases

• Interview and train new paralegals

• Organize and maintain internal documents on 2,000 cases

SKILLS:

Basic Life Saving Course

Advance Certification Life Saving Course

Member of Emergency Nurses Association

Member of American Nurses Association

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