Astrid M. Cooper
Katy
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Consultant with extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings, including residential substance use treatment, community mental health, home health coordination, and outpatient clinics. Passionate about supporting interdisciplinary teams and improving patient care quality. Experienced with healthcare systems, patient care optimization, and regulatory compliance. Utilizes analytical skills to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective strategies. Knowledge of healthcare policies and financial management ensures high-quality client service and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Various Contractors
06.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in outpatient clinics and home health agencies
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather additional information required for prior authorization processes
- Utilized medical knowledge and expertise to ensure that authorizations comply with established guidelines and protocols
- Treatments included but are not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of current illness, tracking progress of illness, medication management, wound care & detailed documentation
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
LVN Clinic Nurse
True Mental Health Services
09.2023 - 06.2024
- The nurse is part of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team ACT model and involved in the decision-making processes for medical and medication follow up care, in conjunction with the case management teams
- Processing prior authorizations for medication orders as prescribed
- The nurse is responsible for the documentation of medications changes in client’s charts
- The nurse provides injections once a week to clients who come into the office for their recurring injections
LVN Clinical Coordinator
Doctor’s Choice Home Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, uploading, and completing lab results and provider orders
- Provide support to the clinical field staff, patients, caregivers, and medical providers in a timely and effective manner
- Stayed current with evolving healthcare regulations and payer requirements to ensure compliance and optimal patient care outcomes
- Provided training and support to other nursing staff on the prior authorization process and requirements
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Lead Nurse
Various Contractors
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in outpatient clinics and home health agencies
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather additional information required for prior authorization processes
- Utilized medical knowledge and expertise to ensure that authorizations comply with established guidelines and protocols
- Treatments included but are not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of current illness, tracking progress of illness, medication management, wound care & detailed documentation
- Facilitate nurse education groups for client population
Acting Nurse Manager
Cenikor Foundation
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Manage nursing staff to provide health services and professional nursing care for clients, including routine treatment per procedure or as prescribed
- Review all client referrals and screens to ensure eligibility and appropriateness for admission
- Ensure insurance requirements are met, including documentation, pre-authorization and on-going training of staff
- Coordinate with providers to ensure appropriate client care and any necessary updates to medication protocols to meet current best practices
- Manage department costs, including medications, supplies and staff hours for the annual budget is met
Clinical & Nurse Educator
Cenikor Foundation
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Design, deliver, evaluate and manage nursing & counselor training programs for the Foundation
- Work closely with Director of Talent Development, CQI and Executive leadership to identify root causes & needs and develop solutions for improved nursing & counselor performance
- Develop and maintain nursing & counselor training curriculums in conjunction with CQI and Training Department
- Develop and maintain a system wide process for training new nurses & counselors on documentation standards, progress note documentation, nursing assessments & clinical justification
- Maintain status as subject matter expert in nursing documentation
- Train Clinical and Nurse Managers as subject matter experts at all locations
- Facilitate data analysis of nursing & counselor CQI audits, including documentation, quality of care issues
Licensed Vocational Nurse (various positions)
Various Contractors
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in outpatient clinics and home health agencies
- Treatments included but not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of current illness, tracking progress of illness, medication management, wound care & detailed documentation
Client Care Coordinator (LVN)
Resurgence Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provides comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in a residential substance use disorder/co-occurring treatment center
- Completes client admissions and screenings, monitors and documents client progress and makes required referrals to outside providers or emergency services including crisis intervention, receives and transcribes provider orders clinician orders
- Supervised support staff in the following areas: gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, medication management, detailed documentation
Licensed Vocational Nurse (various positions)
Healthcare Talent
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population
- Included but not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of current illness, tracking progress of illness, medication management, detailed documentation & transcribes doctor’s orders
Detox Specialist – Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clare Matrix
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Provides comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in a residential chemical dependency/dual diagnosis treatment center
- Nursing care includes but not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal symptoms, medication management, detailed documentation
- Completes client admissions and screenings, monitors and documents client progress and makes required referrals to physician or emergency services including crisis intervention, receives and transcribes doctor’s orders
Licensed Vocational Nurse (various positions)
Nurse Finders Healthcare Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in outpatient clinics and drug/alcohol treatment centers
- Treatments included but not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of current illness, tracking progress of illness, medication management, detailed documentation
Detox Specialist – Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dimensions Recovery
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in a residential chemical dependency/dual diagnosis treatment center
- Nursing care included but not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal symptoms, medication management, detailed documentation
- Completes client admissions and screenings, monitors and documents client progress and makes required referrals to physician or emergency services including crisis intervention, receives and transcribes doctor orders
Detox Specialist – Licensed Vocational Nurse
Promises Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in a residential chemical dependency/dual diagnosis treatment center
- Nursing care included but not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal symptoms, medication management, detailed documentation
- Completes client admissions and screenings, monitors and documents client progress and makes required referrals to physician or emergency services including crisis intervention, receives and transcribes doctor orders
Licensed Vocational Nurse (various times)
Nurses Touch Home Health Services, Inc.
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided comprehensive home health visits to patients in need of a variety treatments performed by a skilled licensed nurse
- Treatments included but are not limited to the gathering of vital signs, signs and symptoms of current illness, tracking progress of illness, medication management, wound care, detailed documentation
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Risk Management
- Healthcare administration
- Healthcare operations
- Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Healthcare Customer Service
- Healthcare Analytics
- Healthcare management
- Quality Improvement
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient Safety
Education
- Vocational Nursing Program, West Coast Ultrasound Institute, 2014
- Phlebotomy Course, UCLA Center for Pre-hospital Care, 2011
- Master of Arts Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles, 2007
- Bachelor of Arts Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, 2000
Licenses
- Texas, LVN, 1062467, 04/30/26
- California, LVN, 282882, 05/31/26
Licensure and certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, 2014-2026 (CA & TX)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician-I, 2011-2013
- BLS-CPR, 2024-2026
- IV and Blood Withdrawal Certified, 2014-2026
- Hospital Fire & Life Safety, 2019-2023
- Marriage Family Therapist Intern, 2016-2018
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Various Contractors
06.2024 - Current
LVN Clinic Nurse
True Mental Health Services
09.2023 - 06.2024
LVN Clinical Coordinator
Doctor’s Choice Home Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Lead Nurse
Various Contractors
01.2023 - 06.2023
Acting Nurse Manager
Cenikor Foundation
09.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical & Nurse Educator
Cenikor Foundation
06.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse (various positions)
Various Contractors
02.2022 - 06.2022
Client Care Coordinator (LVN)
Resurgence Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse (various positions)
Healthcare Talent
06.2021 - 09.2021
Detox Specialist – Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clare Matrix
03.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse (various positions)
Nurse Finders Healthcare Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
Detox Specialist – Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dimensions Recovery
12.2017 - 03.2018
Detox Specialist – Licensed Vocational Nurse
Promises Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center
09.2017 - 01.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse (various times)
Nurses Touch Home Health Services, Inc.
01.2015 - 03.2017
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