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Abigail Turingan

Pomona,CA

Summary

Specialized in acute patient care for eight years. Provided critical evaluation of heart failure patients, cardiac patients and managed complex medication/treatment regimens.
Currently working as an Inpatient/ ER Nurse Case Manager.
A dedicated RN with excellent working performance, good interpersonal relationship and adaptive to any kind of working environment and workforce. Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Utilization Case Manager

Providence Medical Foundation
05.2019 - Current
  • Conducts reviews to ensure effective, appropriate, cost effective and in line with the evidenced-based standards of care is provided to patients in coordination and communication with the other health care providers especially the physicians and discharge planners
  • Manage to review 25-30 patients a day.

Inpatient/ER Nurse Case Manager

Kaiser Permanente
01.2016 - Current
  • Reviews and assesses the appropriateness of the current level of care of patients. IQCI certified instructor. Can manage to review 10-20 patients a day.
  • Facilitates safe and efficient discharge of patients.
  • Facilitates safe and efficient transport of patients to the appropriate health plan contracted facilities.
  • Provide resources to patient.
  • Also, acts as a resource pool to cover ER/Inpatient case management if needed.
  • Streamlined patient flow through the ER by effectively prioritizing cases based on acuity levels and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Promoted teamwork among nursing colleagues through effective collaboration, communication, and mutual support during high-pressure situations.
  • Supported new nurses'' integration into the emergency department/Inpatient through preceptorship roles, offering guidance, feedback, and support for professional development.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking advice on complex cases or best practices within the emergency department and Inpatient setting.
  • Promoted a culture of excellence in nursing practice by continuously seeking opportunities for personal growth, learning from colleagues, and sharing knowledge with fellow emergency department professionals.

Staff RN

Kaiser Permanente
09.2008 - 12.2015
  • Acute patient care in med-surgical telemetry unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 4 patients per shift.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Served as preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

Staff RN

Citrus Valley Health Partners/Intercommunity Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2010
  • Acute patient care in Cardiovascular Unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring 4 patients per shift. Provides care to post open heart and post angiocath patients.

Staff RN

Baptist Medical Center
10.2006 - 06.2008
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Chronic patient care in med-surg telemetry unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care and to monitoring 5- 6 patients per shift.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care.
  • Streamlined nursing processes for increased efficiency and better time-management within the unit.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St.Paul University
Tuguegarao, Philippines

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Acute care expertise
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Capable of multi tasking
  • Resourceful and can efficiently use resources in the most cost effective way
  • Preceptor
  • Excellent communication skills and computer skills
  • Knowledgeable of Interqual guidelines
  • Performance Tracking
  • Email and Telephone Etiquette
  • Utilization review
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Case Needs Assessment

Timeline

Utilization Case Manager

Providence Medical Foundation
05.2019 - Current

Inpatient/ER Nurse Case Manager

Kaiser Permanente
01.2016 - Current

Staff RN

Citrus Valley Health Partners/Intercommunity Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2010

Staff RN

Kaiser Permanente
09.2008 - 12.2015

Staff RN

Baptist Medical Center
10.2006 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St.Paul University
Abigail Turingan