Maria E. Puras

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Melbourne, FL 32904

adogde@r.postjobfree.com

Qualification Summary

Registered Nurse with 15 years experience in step down ICU, telemetry, PCU units specializing in orthopedics, oncology, emergency services, neurology, cardiology, and trauma with a total of 20 years total experience in the heath-care industry providing culturally sensitive care to a variety of individuals, families, within the community. o Hardworking, energetic, flexible, easily adaptable to change of environment and work schedule.. o Expert in process improvement opportunities in key areas including, patient access, patient experience, service line cost management, quality management, employee engagement and other department functions that support the overall service line performance.

o Strong understanding of the revenue cycle for the service line's professional and technical billing and reimbursement. o Expert in various regulatory and/or accreditation requirements for practitioners and the environment of care. o Personable with a positive attitude with an ability to enhance a positive working environment, uplifting patients’ spirits as well as staff.

o Exceptional capacity to multitask and manage competing priorities with ease while fostering delivery of superior patient care

o Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention. o Great ability to think quickly and respond to emergencies and other situations that may arise o Strong physical endurance: ability to tolerate standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects (or people), and performing a number of taxing maneuvers on a daily basis. o Research Coordinator

o Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR), PYXIS, and in computerized nursing documentation i.e. Paragon, EPIC, Sunrise Clinical Manager

o Bilingual; Speak both English and Spanish.

o Self directed and self disciplined

o Charge Nurse experience on the Orthopedic, Oncology, Neurological/Trauma Step down Unit o Clinical Preceptor Orthopedics and Neuro/trauma

o Remarkable ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and is flexible in setting priorities o Successful in CJR/BPCI bundled payment management Skills and Proficiencies

Professional Experience

Vero Beach, FL 2021-Present

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Service Line Administrator of Orthopedics and Rheumatology Vero Beach, FL 2019-2021

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Clinical Project Manager of Orthopedic service line Vero Beach, FL 2016-2019

Indian River Medical Center

Clinical Project Manager of Orthopedic service line Vero Beach, FL 2013-2016

Indian River Medical Center

Charge Nurse Orthopedics and Oncology

Vero Beach, FL 2012-2013

Indian River Medical Center

RN, ED overflow

Charge Nurse Orthopedics and Oncology

Melbourne, FL 2009-2012

HCN Healthcare, LLC

Healthcare Recruitment

Melbourne, FL 2010-2011

Health First, Holmes regional Medical Center

Cath Lab/ Prep & Recovery/ITU/Step down ICU

o Inpatient Acute Care

o Cardiac, Neuro

Trauma, Orthopedic,

Oncology, Cath-lab

Recovery, Emergency

Management

o Recruitment Process

sourcing, pre-

screening, interviewing

and referring

candidates

o Post-care management

and planning

o Research Experience

o JCAHO regulations, QI,

and policy and procedure

o Joint Commission

Accreditation

o Strong analytical and

problem-solving skills

o HCAPS Expert

o Review and Analysis of

reports for efficient cost

reduction for Joint

Replacements

o HEART facilitator

o Covid-19 Response team

o Covid-19 Vaccination

team resource/leader

o CJR Bundle

o BPCI Bundle

o Joint Replacement

Education

o Collaborative

Leadership

o Improving patient

experiences

o Service line growth

and expansion

o Staff development and

engagement

Melbourne, FL 2009-2010

Dr. Mark Mendolla, MD/MIMA

RN/Cardiology

Melbourne, FL 2008-2009

Charles H. Croft, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.C.

RN/Interventional Cardiology

Melbourne, FL 2006-2008

Health First, Holmes regional Medical Center

RN/7W/ Neurology/Trauma

Licensures

o Registered Nurse License # RN 9254805

Certifications

o BLS

o Basic Dysrhythmia

o NIH Stroke certified

o 12 Lead ECG certified

Education

2020- present BSN WGU

2007 – 2008 BSN Keiser University/Deans list

2004 - 2006 AND Keiser College

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