Heart Failure Patient Care

BERTHA ISEL RODRIGUEZ RN BSN

MIAMI, FL ***** 305-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/Berthaisel-rodriguez

Experienced RN with extensive and varied background in healthcare, care management, disease management, coordination of care, Heart Failure and Cardiovascular diseases. High commitment to excellence, quality patient care, positive demeanor, and solution-oriented approach. Greatly focused and adept at multitasking in high-volume demanding environment, collaborating seamlessly within interdisciplinary teams. Holds deep appreciation for health education in various settings. Enthusiastic patient advocate and liaison.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Registered Nurse and bachelor’s in science of nursing

Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) AAHFN

CPR & ADE Program of American Heart Association

Cardiologist and MD /Cuba Ministry of Health

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Science in Nursing BSN Florida International University 2011

Magna Cum Laude

Cardiology Fellowship Cardiology and Cardiovascular Institute, Cuba 1998

Doctor of Medicine, MD Medical School Central University, Cuba 1988

Suma Cum Laude & Valedictorian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Humana

Transitional Care Nurse Conviva Humana 2017 – Present

Guaranteed safe discharge process and continuity of care to patients admitted at the Hospital.

Succeeded on readmission prevention at Hospital setting keeping less than 12 % in the coverage area.

Instituted successful patient and family education in acute and chronic conditions assessing barriers to care.

Established effective plan of care for patients in the transition to the next level of care through successful engagement with patients, families, providers, care coaches and social workers.

Field Nurse Case Manager- CDO Humana 2016 – 2017

Executed Home visit to patients after hospitalization with total assessments and medication reconciliation.

Inspired Readmission prevention closing the gaps in health care and social needs determinants.

Implemented proper tools for patients at home like Scales for CHF patients, Weight and Blood pressure logs, medication reconciliation, educational materials and self-management with holistic evaluation.

Nurse Supervisor Disease Management Department. CAC Medical Center 2013 – 2016

Oversaw and mentored the team of nurses and medical assistants in the Disease Management department.

Enhanced interaction with Specialists, Dietitian, Pharmacist and Social workers with successful impact in patient care and best practices

Managed care coordination of Diabetes, COPD, Heart Failure, and other high-risk patients.

Commenced and developed the first Weight Monitoring program for Heart Failure patients in the clinics(12)

Promoted and launched the multidisciplinary team Heart Failure’s group education in the community.

Care Plus Health Plan

Clinical Advisor 2012

Accomplished coordination of care as case Management nurse of high-risk patient and high utilizers population

Introduced the Heart Failure program to follow Heart Failure patients and performed impactful coordination of care for prevention of Hospitalizations and improvement of quality of life.

Supported patients throughout the care continuum.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE, MD

Panama

Medical Mission to Rural Clinics in San Carlos, Panama 2022-2023

Cuba

Cardiologist Consultant 2002-2007

Head of Cardio Pediatric Physician 1999- 2002

Cardio Pediatric Consultant 1998-1999

Cardiology Residency Program 1994 – 1998

Guyana

General Doctor in International Mission 1989-1991

SKILLS

Patient and Family education

Effective communication and interpersonal relationships

Plan of care and Discharge planning

Fully Bilingual English & Spanish

Critical thinking and Problem-Solving

Maintains patient confidentiality and upholding professional ethics.

Teamwork and able to work independently.

EMR and Utilization review ability

Ability in computer software (Microsoft office) and Telehealth

Cross cultural awareness

Care coordination

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