Mahe Otero R.N.
Miami Springs FL 33166
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Objectives
Currently working on my Bachelor s Degree in Nursing to better serve the patients in our community.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (12/2003)
Certified Medical Assistant (8/1997)
Experience
Oncology Case Manager RN (Temp-Perm) 7/2010-Present
Avmed Health Plans 9400 S. Dadeland Boulevard Miami FL
Duties: Assess develop implement and monitor a comprehensive plan of care with the PCP providers and Members/families and other care management programs as appropriate. Identify Members at risk for adverse outcomes for the case management program. Maintain records accurately documenting the plan of care and contacts with the PCP providers and Members and entering all cases into AMISYS document MOR and enter into other designated systems. Act as liaison between the PCP and contracted home health providers to oversee medically appropriate authorization of services. Perform concurrent telephone review and/or home visits to verify the services being provided are consistent with the medical orders. Knowledge of Medicare Guidelines. Systems used include: Milliman EXP Macess CaseTrakker & Thomson Reuters.
Registered Nurse 12/2003-7/2010
Mount Sinai Medical Center - 4300 Alton Road Miami Beach FL 33140
Duties: Admission assessments and following a care plan for 5-6 acutely ill oncology patients. Ability to recognize critical lab values and notify physician of any change in patient status. Handling stressful situations effectively and efficiently using critical thinking and excellent communication skills with staff.
Proper discharge education to our patients according to disease process. Troubleshooting and assisting colleagues with different patient situations. Clinical skills: Starting IV s accessing and caring for ports hickmans central venous lines venipuncture placing Foleys inserting nasogastric tubes peg tube care and feedings assessment of skin and neurological chest tube care and wound vacs. Following OSHA guidelines and ACLS guidelines when handling a code. Evenly distributing patients to nurses depending on patient acuity. Communicate with ancillary staff and patients effectively to provide excellent care and meet their individualized needs.
Skills/Certifications
• Nurse of the Year - Mount Sinai Medical Center 2009
• Nurse of the Unit - 5 main Oncology/Med/Surg./Tele 2009
• ACLS
• CPR
• Oncology Nursing Society Member
• Chemotherapy Certified