1. OMAR S. VENEGAS
57 Savoy Ave • Elmont, NY 11003 • venegas1219@hotmail.com • (516) 698-1902
Communication · I have 15+ years’ experience in healthcare industry with various levels of
responsibility, plus advanced education in health service management. Well versed in all levels of
medical terminology, protocols, and HIPPA Compliance. I am Bilingual fluency in both (English and
Spanish).
Computer Skills · Extensive computer experience both academically and within each former
professional experience. I am Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Explorer
and Outlook, and also patient account systems such as Sunrise, Invision, and Eagle.
EDUCATION
Keller School of Management, New York, NY June 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health Service Management
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY 2013
CPR and AED Certification
Queens College, Flushing, NY 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY 1999
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Office Technology-Medical
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY 1999
Basic Coronary Care, EKG and Phlebotomy Training Course
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northwell Health (formerly North Shore LIJ)
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
Patient Care Associate, Telemetry Technician, EKG Technician 4/99- Present
• Prepare and distribute the schedule of 7 personnel of the EKG department, also sent to the
nurse manager, for approval.
• Prepare biweekly usage report for 30 EKG machines for maintenance records and nurse
manager reference.
• Edit EKGs daily using patients account system(s) Muse, Sunrise, and Invision.
• Assisted patients with medical and personal care, set up rooms for patients coming from
OR.
• Arrhythmia’s interpretation and phlebotomist.
Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
Spanish Medical Interpreter 11/08-Present
2. OMAR S. VENEGAS
• Assist in the Communication between Limited English Proficient patients (LEP) with
Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Dieticians, and non-medical staff in different hospital’s
areas.
• Video interpretation services for hospitals around The United States.
• Maternity class and bariatric surgery conference interpretation.
• Medical documents translation.
• Patient information desk as need it.
South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, NY
Telemetry Technician 3/06-11/08
• Arrhythmia’s interpretation.
• Performed EKGs in different medical areas of the hospital.
Island Medical Center, Hempstead, NY
Patient Coordinator 10/98-04/01
• Oriented and educated patients and their families regarding care plans related to
treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing care requirements.
• Develops interdisciplinary care plan and other case management tools by participating in
meetings; coordinating information and care requirements with other care providers; and
resolving issues that could affect smooth care progression.
• Oversaw delivery of care by completing patient rounds; documenting care; identifying
progress toward desired care outcomes; intervening to overcome deviations in the
expected plan of care; reviewing the care plan with patients in conjunction with the direct
care providers; interacting with involved department to negotiate and expedite scheduling
and completion of tests, procedures, and consults; reporting personnel and performance
issues to the unit manager; maintaining ongoing communication with utilization review
staff regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
ADDITIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
CLINICA TEQUENDAMA, TEUSAQUILLO, BOGOTA-COLOMBIA
NURSE 08/91-04/93
• Assessing and planning nursing care requirements
• Providing pre- and post-operative care
• Monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions
• Taking patient samples, pulse, temperatures and blood pressure
• Writing records
• Supervising junior staff, CNAs, and LPNs
• Providing emotional support to patients and relatives
• Overseeing inventory of unit supplies