Amber Alonzo
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Developed crucial skills in healthcare environment, focusing on patient care coordination and administrative support. Experienced in managing healthcare regulations and patient management systems. Familiar with both clinical and administrative aspects of nursing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Coordinator
Alma Via
08.2021 - Current
- Educated patients on conditions and assisted with struggles or questions concerning treatment, potential outcomes and prognosis.
- Maintained detailed records of medical supplies and ordered supplies.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations through meticulous documentation and record-keeping efforts.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to build healthcare plans for patient's specific needs.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks and maintaining a high standard of care for all patients.
- Developed comprehensive care plans to address individual patient needs and support optimal health outcomes.
- Served as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams to facilitate clear communication and understanding of treatment goals.
Resident Care Coordinator
Meadowbrook
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coordinated the resident admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing stress for residents and families.
- Hired and trained [Number] new staff members on facility policies, patient care and medicine distribution.
- Advocated for residents'' rights, promoting dignity and respect throughout interactions between staff members and residents.
- Conducted assessments to identify residents'' needs, ensuring appropriate placement within the facility''s programs and services.
- Tracked changes in residents' conditions closely using various assessment tools to update care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, optimizing residents'' quality of life.
Nurse, Skilled Unit
Brookdale
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Promoted a supportive and healing environment for patients with diverse needs, including those with cognitive impairments or mobility limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique health goals and challenges.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a skilled nursing unit.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively directing certified nursing assistants to provide optimal patient care.
- Facilitated successful discharges by working closely with patients, families, and case managers to coordinate post-acute care services such as home health or outpatient therapy appointments.
- Ensured timely medication administration by efficiently prioritizing tasks based on urgency while maintaining accuracy in dosing calculations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Vocational Nursing License - Nursing
Career Care Institute
Ventura06.2016
High School Diploma -
Oxnard High School
Oxnard06.2010
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Healthcare management
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Verbal communication
- Clinical documentation
- Maintaining patient records
- Healthcare administration
- Interdepartmental communication
- Electronic health records management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Vocational Nursing License
Timeline
Health Care Coordinator
Alma Via
08.2021 - Current
Resident Care Coordinator
Meadowbrook
01.2020 - 08.2021
Nurse, Skilled Unit
Brookdale
03.2017 - 01.2020
Vocational Nursing License - Nursing
Career Care Institute
High School Diploma -
Oxnard High School