Ashley Estrada
Upland,CA
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Case Manager offering 3 years of experience working with patients and families to facilitate smooth transitions following discharge from medical facilities. Committed to working collaboratively with health plan, leadership and department coordinators to achieve highest quality of patient satisfaction. Well-versed in developing individualized care plans and advocating patient welfare. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Case Manager
Trellis Chino
11.2022 - Current
- Managed 59 patients in a skilled nursing facility
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Assisted in the development of staff training programs to ensure skilled nursing team capable of delivering excellent patient care.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
LVN Unit Manager
Trellis Chino
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Improved patient care by implementing efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families regarding medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up appointments.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed LPN unit operations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Improved staff efficiency by conducting ongoing training sessions and performance evaluations.
LVN Wound Care Nurse
West Covina Healthcare Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by providing specialized wound care and implementing treatment plans.
- Reduced infection rates by following proper procedures for cleaning and dressing wounds.
- Enhanced patient comfort with personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex wounds.
- Educated patients and families on wound care management, promoting continuity of care at home.
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Treated over 150 patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries
LVN Wound Care Nurse
Huntington Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring and assessing wound healing progress.
- Reduced infection rates through proper wound care techniques and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive wound care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on appropriate at-home wound care practices, promoting optimal healing.
- Streamlined documentation process, ensuring accurate and timely records of all wound assessments and interventions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in wound care products, leading to more effective treatment options for patients.
- Managed inventory of specialized wound care supplies, ensuring availability of essential items at all times for efficient caregiving.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify risk factors that may impede the healing process or contribute to potential complications.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services or consultations as needed to support holistic patient care approach.
- Evaluated and updated patient treatment plans as needed based on response to interventions, ensuring timely adjustments for optimal healing.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Education
Certification - Lvn Program
Premiere Career College
Baldwin Park, CA11.2017
Diploma - General Education
West Covina High School
West Covina, CA06.2004
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Elderly Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes Management
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Emergency Response
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Oxygen Therapy
- Behavioral Health Support
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Evaluations
- Documentation Accuracy
- Case Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed LVN 699569
- Certified Director of staffing development (DSD) 699569
- Certified Social Service Designee in long term care
Timeline
LVN Case Manager
Trellis Chino
11.2022 - Current
LVN Unit Manager
Trellis Chino
10.2019 - 01.2022
LVN Wound Care Nurse
West Covina Healthcare Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
LVN Wound Care Nurse
Huntington Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
Certification - Lvn Program
Premiere Career College
Diploma - General Education
West Covina High School
- Licensed LVN 699569
- Certified Director of staffing development (DSD) 699569
- Certified Social Service Designee in long term care
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