Care Facility Registered Nurse
Resume:
Denise Leon
Register Nurse
Denver, CO *****
ad0m55@r.postjobfree.com
Pursuing a career in the healthcare industry that will challenge and enhance my skills, as well as provide opportunities for growth.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator/MDS
Clear Creek Care Center - Westminster, CO
April 2020 to Present
Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified & AAPACN Member. Conduct federally mandated assessments of
patients at a long-term health/skilled care facility. Responsible for collecting integral data and compiling it into a thorough report for further research at the facility. Assist with manage care insurance authorization. MDS Coordinator/Case Management/RN
HALLMARK NURSING CENTER - Denver, CO
September 2019 to April 2023
Conduct federally mandated assessments of
patients at a long-term health/skilled care facility. Responsible for collecting integral data and compiling it into a thorough report for further research at the facility. Assist with manage care insurance authorization. Register Nurse
Manor care of Denver - Denver, CO
September 2017 to May 2019
Care for patients with various medical conditions on a skilled rehab Registered Nurse
Colorado Acute Care Specialty Hospital - Denver, CO February 2014 to October 2015
Responsibilities
Cared for critically ill patients with multiple co-morbidity in an acute care setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Perform different classifications of wound care, ostomy care & tracheotomy care. Manage various drips & PCA pumps; Insulin, Heparin, Levophed, Cardizem, Propofol, Ativan, & Fentanyl. Provide patient & family teaching, as well as demonstrate empathy, advocacy & understanding of cultural diversity
Registered Nurse
Rapid Temp Staffing Agency - Denver, CO
February 2014 to March 2015
Responsibilities
Worked for Centura hospitals through staff agency caring for patients with various diagnosis. Clinical Nursing Instructor
Pickens Technical College - Aurora, CO
January 2014 to May 2014
Responsibilities
Mentored LPN students in a medical setting, utilizing the nursing process, Registered Nurse
Vibra Hospital - Thornton, CO
February 2008 to January 2014
Responsibilities
Cared for critically ill patients with multiple co-morbidity in an acute care setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Perform different classifications of wound care, ostomy care & tracheotomy care. Manage various drips & PCA pumps; Insulin, Heparin, Levophed, Cardizem, Propofol, Ativan, & Fentanyl. Provide patient & family teaching, as well as demonstrate empathy, advocacy & understanding of cultural diversity
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Vibra Hospital - Denver, CO
March 2011 to May 2013
Clinical Nursing Instructor
National American University - Denver, CO
March 2011 to May 2013
Responsibilities
Mentored nursing students in a medical setting, utilizing the nursing process. Patient Service Representative
Banner Healthcare - Greeley, CO
June 1997 to April 2007
Responsibilities
Excellent customer service, Obtained patient insurances & demographic info, Verified insurance authorizations, Collected co-pays & deductibles. Input physicians' orders. Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO
May 2006
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Aims Community College - Greeley, CO
March 1995
Nursing Licenses
RN
Skills
• • Strong background in a long-term acute care & med/surg setting Tele/cardiac, Neuro, Trauma, Stepdown ICU & Rehab units • Competent with utilizing the nursing process & evidence-base practices • Proficient assessment skills & understanding of disease process • Excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task & prioritize efficiently • Through demonstration of clinical judgments • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams • Perform different classifications of wound care, ostomy care & tracheotomy care • Care for critically-ill patients with various diagnosis, Dialysis, Respiratory
(ventilators)Traumatic Brain injuries & Wound care (flaps, grafts & ulcerations) • Manage various drips & PCA pumps; Insulin, Heparin, Levophed, Cardizem, Propofol, Ativan, & Fentanyl • Provide patient & family teaching, as well as demonstrate empathy, advocacy & understanding of cultural diversity • Mentored nursing students, Precept new grad nurses, & Nursing supervisor • Bilingual: Spanish & English (8 years)
• English
• MDS
• Case management
• Medication administration
• Vital signs
• Managed care
• Critical care experience
Languages
• English/Spanish - Fluent
Certifications and Licenses
Nurse's License
September 2019
Class: RN, State: CO
BLS, ACLS
Additional Information
* Dependable & Flexible * Team player * Ability to make sounds dicisions under pressure * Good communications skills * Strong work ethics & willingness to help others.
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