Medical Coordinator R.N
Resume:
Virginia Carrasco
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Objective
To obtain a position where my knowledge, skills and abilities can be utilized for mutual benefit.
Experience
Southwest Key Programs
HR Benefits Specialist
July 7, 2018- current
Duties-
Manages employees’ pension plans and 401(k) plans
Manages employee health insurance and health care plans
Instructs employees in proper completion for their benefits packages.
Leads informational sessions on company benefits
Calculates the proper paycheck deductions for these benefits.
Presents benefits packages and investment opportunities.
Presents ideas for additional benefits to HR manager.
Addresses employees’ inquiries about their insurance or retirement benefits.
Acts as liaison between employee and insurance provider or bank as necessary
Makes changes or alterations to benefits packages as necessary
Resolves any problems or disputes regarding provision of benefits.
Southwest Key Programs- Casa Canutillo
June-2007- April 2012, transferred to Casa Franklin
YCW/Medical Coordinator/Lead Medical Coordinator
Maintained positive relationships with clients, staff and external clients and operational partners: therapists, student interns, families, and volunteers.
Documented daily progress and activities completely and accurately.
Documented all serious incidents completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Implement social and recreational activities.
Provided input into development of treatment plans as appropriate.
Utilized positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalations and containment.
Assisted in group therapy sessions for residents.
Participated in daily community meetings.
Instructed classes on constructive behavior and social skills.
Instructed classes on realistic problem-solving behaviors, responsible time and money management, and life skills.
Tutored residents with homework assignments.
Instructed classes on good personal hygiene skills.
Interim Shift-Leader for Shift leaders when they were out.
Intake screening and assessment: Complete all counseling intake procedures, including an assessment of risk for self-harm, health and physical history and related psychosocial stressors, and assess family readjustment stressors and document identified behaviors or symptoms
Medical Coordinator - for 4 years then transferred to Southwest Key Casa Franklin April 2012 became Lead Medical Coordinator
Documentation/administrative responsibilities/consultation: Document all clinical interactions with eligible individuals and episodes of care coordination on their behalf as required by policy.
Conducted health assessments patients in the shelter medical unit on a PRN basis/on call. May involve weekend hours. This is a broad spectrum office that serves all ages and conditions.
Team cohesion and coordination: Actively participate in staff meetings designed to promote team building and staff development.
Coordinated emergency care with local responders.
Monitored and coordinated the implementation of medical department interventions, medication errors, SIRs severity, TB contact investigation and any other medical related interventions.
Responsible for the assessment, treatment planning, intervention, monitoring and documentation of identified High-Risk Minor
Educated and counseled youth concerning their health status, disease, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Identify and apply the recommendations from Public Health Departments, CDC, and ORR
Provided health management, effective communication, and leadership in the execution and direction of quality services to youth, staff and medical service staff. Must be sensitive to the needs of the youth in UMP, in the areas of health and social services as one component.
Obtained, compile, and maintain medical files on each intake. Ensure proper daily documentation in Southwest Key Program’s database (ETO-PCC) and maintain hard copy of required documents and medical record
Maintained inventory status of medical supplies, prescription and over-the-counter medication. Order medical supplies, and medication when necessary.
Collected, maintained, and submitted weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the supervisors.
Facilitated and conducted self-administration of medication and side effects training to employees as required.
Provided a fail-safe plan with medication count, proper labeling, and self-administration of medication, including over-the-counter drugs.
Care coordination: Links the clients with other community services, resources, and opportunities to maximize the client’s health, and well-being.
Submitted, reviewed and followed through with all the Significant Incidents Report regarding Medical Issues.
Participated in continuous Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance practices.
Risk assessment and crisis intervention: Conduct timely assessment of residents in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiate safety planning as appropriate.
Implemented the over-the-counter medication protocol which place clients in observation while on medication, reducing PRN abuse by 100%, becoming the organizational standard for preventing PRN abuse by clients.
Student Assistant
Texas Tech Pediatrics-Always Kids Miracle Hotline
(Children’s Miracle Network)
September 1, 2004- July 2007 - El Paso, TX.
Assisting and managing high volume of pediatric emergency calls.
Proficient in all documentation to ensure patient confidentially for children.
Provided social community programs information.
Translation in English/ Spanish for physicians, psychologist, and parents.
Actively participating in CHIP/Medicaid enrollment.
Calling in prescriptions and referrals for physicians.
Managing calls for suicide and behavior problems for minors and adults.
Computer skilled.
Medication Aide
Nazareth Nursing Home
June 2003-December 2005 – El Paso, TX.
Prepare and administer proper medication dosage for residents.
Managing heavy daily patient volume including, appointment scheduling, and patient referral.
Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure patient confidentiality.
Provide a healthy and safe environment to residents and family with the best care that is acquired.
Computer skilled.
Volunteer Work
El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department
El Paso, TX.-2014
As a proud member of the San Antonio Conference Committee and volunteer, we work with problematic juveniles to decide their cases and giving them the best decision that will help the rehabilitate their self-esteem, social status, and environment.
Aliavane Inc.
El Paso Texas- August 2019
Internship hours for school completed 120 hours in attending counseling sessions for drug recovery/abuse. Readjustment counseling goal setting and service planning: Develop and periodically update an individualized readjustment counseling service plan that reflects a course of therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, including identification of achievable goals and measurable outcomes. Direct readjustment counseling service provision: Incorporate complex multiple causation in differential psychosocial assessment and direct service delivery to eligible patients, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnostic inferences within the clinical scope of practice.
Education
El Paso Community College- Graduated 2007
Associates in Medical Assistant
University Of Texas El Paso- left 2012
Major-Bachelors in Psychology
Park University- Graduated 2019
Bachelors Psychology
Certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant received in 2002
Certified Medical Assistant-D6B6M9W7
Youth Care Certification
Basic Life Support certified-047858
Currently a member of The National Leadership and Success Society
CPI certified
OSHA certified
Currently working on Chemical Dependency Counselor License-I
Park University- Currently attending expected graduation date May, 2022
Master’s in Health Administration concentration in Human Resources
Interests
Interested in sports and promoting healthy activities. I enjoy playing volleyball, cycling, running, art and cooking.
Reference
Jessica Dorardor R.N.
Las Palmas Hospital
Hilda Ygueravide
HR Director
Margie Quesada
Program Director
Ryan Lara
LVN Contractor
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