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Kelly Arruda

Chilliwack,Canada

Summary

Highly-motivated International Educated Nurse, with desire to take on new challenges to start my Transitional Practice Experience (TPE), as a requirement from BCCNM for RN practice.

Caring and hardworking nurse with several years of experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality, safe and individualized care to patients. Proficient in English and Portuguese.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Medical Accounts Department

Qualicorp
São Paulo, Brazil
12.2012 - 03.2017
  • Provided guidance to customers regarding their rights and obligations under health insurance terms, filing requirements, documentation needed, and other matters pertaining to their claims.
  • Provided analysis of medical accounts from health plan members across Brazil, managing their claim through illness, and to confirm legal veracity of the health treatments and pre-existing medical conditions.
  • Managed complex hospitalization cases involving high-value claims to determine coverage eligibility.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve outstanding claims issues.

Registered Nurse, Home Visitor

Qualicorp
São Paulo, Brazil
11.2011 - 11.2012
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices by educating about nutrition, exercise, mental health awareness.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and therapists to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.

Nurse Aide Volunteer

ADRA
Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
07.2010 - 08.2010
  • Educated indigenous people on preventive health care.
  • Delivered information about alcoholism, drugs and lifestyle modification strategies for better health outcomes.

Education

Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses - Nursing

Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU
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10-2024

BLS - Basic Life Support With Airway Management And Oxygen Therapy -

Canadian Red Cross Be Prepared - Trainers in First Aid Inc
BC, Canada
02.2024

Mental Health First Aid Course -

Mental Health Commission of Canada
BC, Canada
12.2023

Health Promotion Course -

Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo- FMUSP
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
12.2012

Bachelor of Nursing -

Centro Universitario Adventista De São Paulo-UNASP
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
12.2010

Skills

  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Risk Management in Healthcare
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Commitment to Ethical Practices
  • Proficient in macOS
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer Nurse for Health Education, Brazilian Indigenous Groups PARECIS, 09/01/10, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Medical Accounts Department

Qualicorp
12.2012 - 03.2017

Registered Nurse, Home Visitor

Qualicorp
11.2011 - 11.2012

Nurse Aide Volunteer

ADRA
07.2010 - 08.2010

Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses - Nursing

Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

BLS - Basic Life Support With Airway Management And Oxygen Therapy -

Canadian Red Cross Be Prepared - Trainers in First Aid Inc

Mental Health First Aid Course -

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Health Promotion Course -

Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo- FMUSP

Bachelor of Nursing -

Centro Universitario Adventista De São Paulo-UNASP

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