Aida T. Austero
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Proficient and self-driven registered nurse (RN) eager to leverage clinical experience and skills in managing patient treatment plans toward new healthcare opportunities.
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management. Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Experienced with patient assessment, care coordination, and case management. Utilizes clinical knowledge to develop and implement effective care plans. Track record of enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous care planning and follow-up.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Case Manager/Field Nurse/ACDPCS
Care Dimensions of the Desert
05.2022 - Current
- Acts as an effective liaison to the home health team to ensure continuity and congruity of home health services in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
- Oversees a team of Registered Nurses, License Vocational Nurses and Certified Home Health Aides to ensure effective and quality home health care services.
- Provides professional home health care case management under the direction of the Director of Patient Care Services. Communicates appropriate status/condition changes following Agency’s Policies and Procedures.
- Works collaboratively with others to achieve goals, solve problems, and meet established organizational objectives and management of patients.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Concierge Nurse
Concierge Nursing Referral Services, LLC
12.2015 - 10.2022
- Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process
- Develop nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.
- Communicate changes in patients: clinical condition with Physician, Nursing Supervisors/Manager, and co workers as appropriate.
- Participate in discharge planning process.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Nurse Supervisor
Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Rancho Mirage
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Communicating with patients and their family members as needed, and offering emotional support and compassionate care to patients and families in distress.
- Assessing, processing and discharging patients.
- Managing patient and employee records with a focus on following HIPAA regulations and quality standards.
- Providing a direct line of communication between patients, nursing staff and physicians.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg. Telemetry Nurse
JFK Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Using electrocardiogram (EKG) machines to continuously track heart performance
- Analyzing EKG results to establish baselines and spot abnormalities.
- Recording EKG results to keep patient information accurate.
- Overseeing stress tests to assess patient’s heart function
- Delivering emergency medical care when patients suffer heart attacks or other life threatening problems.
- Overseeing and coordinating the activities of telemetry technicians and other staff in their units
- Administering medications and other treatments ordered by physicians
- Educating patients on lifestyle changes and ongoing treatments prior to discharge from the hospital.
Registered Nurse, Floor Supervisor
Desert Springs Healthcare and Wellness Center
12.2013 - 10.2016
- IV Treatment Nurse, Floor Supervisor
- Implement and coordinate the delivery of care in collaboration with physician and resource health care personnel.
- Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge.
- Document all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans, and observation.
- Maintain a working knowledge of facility infection control procedure
- Provide functional direction and assistance to LVN's and CNA's
- Make rounds to ensure continuity of patient care.
Education
BSN -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant/ CHHA - undefined
ROP (Regional Occupational Program)
Indio, CA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Bus. Administration, Major in Finance
University of The East
Manila Philippines05.1995
Graduate of High School -
Araneta University
Manila Philippines04.1990
Skills
- Home Health and Hospice OASIS knowledge (Initial Assessment, TIF, Discharge, Resumption and Recertification Assessment)
- CPR AED Certified, ACLS Certified, Nursing - License no: 95077783
- Ability to handle challenging patient; Willingness to learn and work with the team in providing quality patient care
- Direct patient care
- Discharge planning
- Clinical assessment
- Care plan development
- Case management
- Staff education and training
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Case Manager/Field Nurse/ACDPCS
Care Dimensions of the Desert
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Nurse Supervisor
Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Rancho Mirage
05.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg. Telemetry Nurse
JFK Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Home Health Concierge Nurse
Concierge Nursing Referral Services, LLC
12.2015 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Floor Supervisor
Desert Springs Healthcare and Wellness Center
12.2013 - 10.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
College of the Desert
Certified Nursing Assistant/ CHHA - undefined
ROP (Regional Occupational Program)
BSN -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Bus. Administration, Major in Finance
University of The East
Graduate of High School -
Araneta University
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