A committed and self-driven professional seeking a Registered Nurse position in any healthcare setting. To share my experience and passion for helping people, and interest in acquiring, and developing new skills and knowledge required in the delivery of quality client care and to meet the institution's health team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
RN Infection Preventionist
Temple City Healthcare
Temple City, CA
06.2023 - Current
Responsible for the development, direction, implementation, management and operation of the infection prevention in the skilled nursing , long-term care facility.
Identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases.
Collaborates with teams and individuals to create, educate, and sustain infection prevention strategies, as well as provide feedback.
Conducts ongoing staff development, training and quality assurance performance improvement monitoring to ensure adherence with the organizational standards, professional guidelines, state and federal regulations.
Conducts surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
Investigate clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
Provide education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
Participate in continuing education opportunities, reviewing professional publications and attending IP activities, and webinars offered by LACDPH and NHSN.
Consult with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels.
Maintain current knowledge with CMS, state and federal regulatory agencies and public health guidelines as it relates to infection prevention.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Comcare Home Health Inc
Glendale, CA
01.2022 - 06.2023
Coordinate care by serving as a resource for the member, their family and their physician.
Ensure access to appropriate care for members with urgent or immediate needs facilitating referrals/authorizations within the benefit structure as appropriate.
Complete comprehensive assessments within their scope of practice that include assessing the member's current health status, resource utilization, past and present treatment plan and services.
Collaborates with the member, the PCP, and other members of the care team to implement a plan of care.
Interfaces with Primary Care Physicians, Hospital case managers, Rehab team and other health team specialists on the development of care management treatment plans.
Provide education and self-management support based on the member's unique learning style.
Assists in problem-solving with providers, claims, or service issues.
Works closely with delegated or contracted providers, groups, or entities to ensure effective and efficient care coordination.
Maintains confidentiality of all PHI in compliance with state and federal law and the company's healthcare policy.
RN Supervisor
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
Arcadia, CA
01.2022 - 04.2022
Creating and implementing nursing policies to foster a positive and organized work environment while planning, prioritizing, and assigning health care tasks to clinical support team members.
Managing medication schedules and ensuring communication with the medical team to avoid medication errors.
Encouraging all staff to adhere to the highest standards in patient care and conducting regular staff reviews.
Maintaining knowledge of current trends in nursing and ambulatory care and educating teams.
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.
HR Coordinator
Assurance Hospice
Arcadia, CA
01.2018 - 11.2021
Assists and facilitates the efficient day-to-day operation of the Human Resource department.
Acts as an advocate for organization personnel and collaborates with other Directors in Human Resources issues.
Maintain both manual and electronic personnel records, collect and compile sensitive and confidential personnel details in accordance with procedures and furnish information to authorized persons or agencies.
Perform HR data entry, maintain updated employee information, and handle changes in employee status.
Create HR notices and reports as needed.
Process background checks and other regulatory compliance checks.
Responsible for I-9 compliance including review and maintenance of I-9 forms.
Respond to employment verification and employee file requests.
Coordinate recruiting process: responding to job requisition requests, posting job ads, reviewing resumes, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and extending offers as approved by hiring managers.
Brought in well-qualified, multifaceted job candidates to fill open positions.
Proficient in MS Office, and experience with the use of WellSky-Consolo and Hospice MD.
Clinic Nurse
Mom's Medical Clinic and FLB Drugstoree
Dumaguete City, Philippines
09.2005 - 04.2011
Serves in an outpatient private health clinic doing general nursing tasks.
Gathering patient information by conducting physical examinations and asking questions.
Ordering necessary diagnostic tests, such as blood work or diagnostic imaging as ordered by the physician.
Monitoring patients’ ongoing conditions and follow-up return visit appointments.
Updating and maintaining patient medical records and ensuring that medical information is accurate and kept private.
Assist in vaccine administration, wound cleaning, and dressing.
Educating patients related to patient's health care needs. Self-care and lifestyle changes that can contribute to the success of a treatment.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
International American University - Graduated
Los Angeles, CA
12.2016
Master of Arts - Nursing
UP Open University - Certification
Los Banos
01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
STI West Negros University - Graduated
Bacolod City
04.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Silliman University - Graduated
Dumaguete City
03.1988
Skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Excellent communication skills
Leadership and Interpersonal skills
Case Management
Home Health Care
Care Plan Development
Health Education
Health Promotion
Infectious Disease Control
Medication and IV Administration
Immunization Skills
Certification
Nursing License: Registered Nurse in California - 95266626 - Current
CDC Certificate: Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Languages
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Infection Preventionist
Temple City Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Comcare Home Health Inc
01.2022 - 06.2023
RN Supervisor
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
HR Coordinator
Assurance Hospice
01.2018 - 11.2021
Clinic Nurse
Mom's Medical Clinic and FLB Drugstoree
09.2005 - 04.2011
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
International American University - Graduated
Master of Arts - Nursing
UP Open University - Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
STI West Negros University - Graduated
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Silliman University - Graduated
Nursing License: Registered Nurse in California - 95266626 - Current
CDC Certificate: Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
References
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