Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, CA
03.2023 - Current
Initiates a timely and thorough discharge planning assessment.Evaluates the patients prior level of function,current medical,emotional and environmental issues, patient's support system and financial limitations.Works with patient/family to formulate appropriate and realistic discharge plan.
Applies knowledge of acute care principles,medical procedures,common disease processess and acceptable standards of practice to ensure appropriate utilization and coordination of resources.
Maintains knowledge of regulatory guidelines.Knowledge of Medicare,medicaid,MISP and Insurance guidelines as it pertains to acute hospital coverage as well as DME,Skilled Nursing and Home Care.
Exercise good organizational and time management skills.Completes assigned tasks within applicable hospital quality guidelines.
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Moreno Valley, CA
06.2008 - Current
Assessed patient needs,prioritized treatment,and assisted physicians in non invasive procedures
Administered medications,and treatments,monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Created and evaluated patient care plans with multidisciplinary team
Updated charts throughout the shift with current accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards
Monitored patients after surgery,answered questions and provided home care strategies
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self management,prevention and wellness
Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care through team nursing process
Trained and mentored new RN's on best practice,hospital policies and standards of care
Staff Nurse- DOU
Moreno Valley Community Hospital
Moreno Valley, CA
11.2005 - 06.2008
Assessed patient conditions,monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
Administered oral,IV and IM medications and monitored patient reactions
Advocated for patient needs with multidisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
Helped patient and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations,promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Centinel Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
04.2003 - 11.2005
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Administrative Services Analyst I / II at Riverside University Health System - Public HealthAdministrative Services Analyst I / II at Riverside University Health System - Public Health
Eligibility Specialist III (Lead) at Riverside University Health System Medical CenterEligibility Specialist III (Lead) at Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Nursing Educator Instructor at Riverside University Health System Medical CenterNursing Educator Instructor at Riverside University Health System Medical Center