Caroline Pena
Elizabeth
Summary
Developed robust clinical and patient management skills in high-paced healthcare environment, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality patient care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to leveraging transferrable skills to excel in new professional challenge.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Medicine
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Optimized clinic workflows by incorporating telehealth technologies into practice, increasing access to care for remote populations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve overall patient satisfaction.
- Managed a diverse population of patients across all age groups, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by collaborating closely with hospice teams and addressing the emotional needs of patients'' families.
- Collaborated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring a coordinated approach to diagnosis and treatment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices within the field of family medicine.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Internal Medicine
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Optimized clinic workflows by incorporating telehealth technologies into practice, increasing access to care for remote populations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve overall patient satisfaction.
- Managed a diverse population of patients across all age groups, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by collaborating closely with hospice teams and addressing the emotional needs of patients'' families.
- Collaborated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring a coordinated approach to diagnosis and treatment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices within the field of family medicine.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
CommonSpirit Health
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Developed professional relationships with community partners to enhance available support services for patients transitioning from acute care settings.
Hemodialysis/Registered Nurse
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Launched Dialysis Program at Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
- Assisted with development of dialysis policy and procedures
- Competent on performing dialysis on Tablo Machine
- Performed daily and weekly water culture check and heat/full chem disinfectant of Tablo Machine
- Assessment: Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of Patient Data
- Assesses patients’ responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician
- Communicate problems or concerns to credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as indicated
- Prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier
- Provide safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies
- Follow appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures
Registered Nurse/Field Casemanager (Per Diem)
Mission Home Health
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Registered Nurse Case Manager (Per Diem)
Restore Home Health
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Utilized behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status
- Used electronic medical records to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advanced Home Health & Hospice
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Abode Home Health Hospice
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests, and monitor patient status
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Allstate Home Health
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Clinical Nurse Educator (Contractor)
United BioSource Corporation
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize patient learning
- Strived to continuously content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare
- Provided a positive impact on the patient's journey and the brand experience
- Conducted a professional representation of manufacturer's product and core patient and physicians' services
- Enhance provider knowledge and product acceptance through clinician to clinician education
- Provide Telephonic Injection Training to patients as requested via phone or video
- Direct collaboration to support the needs of the manufacture's sales force and their customers
- Enroll patients via phone into Repatha Ready Program
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Village Health
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of and illnesses
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives
- Utilized electronic healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports
- Oversaw administration of dialysis
- Identified chronic conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
North Suburban Hospital
02.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO12.2007
Skills
- Hemodialysis
- Medical Supply Management
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting
- Care coordination
- Emotional intelligence
- EMR / EHR
- Geriatric care
- Case evaluation
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessments
- Home care management
- Medical records management
- Service coordination
- Pediatric care
- Mental health support
- Clinical assessment
- Palliative care
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Chronic disease management
- Home infusion care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Women's health exams
- Patient condition monitoring
- Test interpretations
LANGUAGES
Spanish/English
Bilingual
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner Issue by ANCC in 2024 June
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
CommonSpirit Health
02.2024 - Current
Hemodialysis/Registered Nurse
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse/Field Casemanager (Per Diem)
Mission Home Health
10.2021 - 10.2022
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Medicine
01.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager (Per Diem)
Restore Home Health
06.2020 - 12.2021
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Internal Medicine
05.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advanced Home Health & Hospice
08.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Abode Home Health Hospice
09.2017 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Allstate Home Health
07.2016 - 09.2017
Clinical Nurse Educator (Contractor)
United BioSource Corporation
06.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
11.2014 - 05.2015
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Village Health
06.2013 - 11.2014
Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
09.2011 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
North Suburban Hospital
02.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
- Family Nurse Practitioner Issue by ANCC in 2024 June
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
American Sentinel University
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