Argel Caccam
San Jose,CA
Summary
Compassionate Home Health RN Case Manager with background in managing patient care in home settings. Strengths include thorough assessment of patient needs, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and providing empathetic patient support. Notable impact through improvement of quality healthcare delivery while ensuring comfort for patients within their homes. Possess skills in clinical procedures, documentation compliance, care coordination, and family education relevant to home health assignments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare
Milpitas, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients in their homes and LTF.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided wound care as needed.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and self-care management techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of each patient.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from home health services to other settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
- Performed case management functions such as referrals to community resources or other healthcare providers as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care planning and outcomes assessment.
- Utilized problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations and formulate appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated communication between all members of the healthcare team including primary care providers, specialists, family members, caregivers.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards related to home health services.
- Promoted a supportive environment where patients can feel comfortable expressing their concerns and questions.
- Advised families on how best to manage chronic illnesses at home.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions by monitoring changes in patient's condition or behavior over time.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing difficult diagnoses or transitions from hospital to home setting.
- Identified any potential safety hazards within the home environment.
- Conducted regular follow up visits with patients in order to evaluate progress towards goals set forth in their care plan.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual learning styles while providing education on disease processes and self-management strategies.
- Recognized when a change in condition warrants further evaluation or intervention and took appropriate action.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving acute illness or injury.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
Clinical Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
San Jose, CA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the department ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Emergency Room Technician
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
San Jose, CA
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Performed quality assurance activities related to emergency room processes, protocols and equipment maintenance.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Provided emotional support to family members during a crisis situation or at end-of-life stages of care.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Hospital Service Assistant
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
San Jose, CA
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or serger.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Baguio City Philippines03-2007
Skills
- Patient and Family Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient care planning
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Medical Records Management
- Home health services
- Hospice Care
- Emergency Response
- EMR Updating
- Pain Control
Certification
- BLS Exp 3/2025
- ACLS Exp 11/30/2024
- PALS Exp 12/31/2024
- NIHSS
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Ilocano
Professional
Affiliations
- Hobbies: Miniature building, Astronomy, Photography, Journaling
- Volunteer at Second Harvest Bank and American Red Cross
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
09.2023 - 01.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
01.2021 - 09.2023
Hospital Service Assistant
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
04.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY