Bennett Lofoco
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience in healthcare. Strong understanding of the complexity in managing patients who are facing end of life, and navigating their care. Dedicated patient advocate through all stages of the disease processes. Eager to build upon my experience of managing staff and supporting the business aspect of Hospice/Health Care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Admission RN
VITAS Healthcare and Hospice
San Diego, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Educate patients/families about hospice benefits, enrolled patients into services, identified and addressed patient/family needs.
- Review pre-admission documents and intake summary before arrival to the setting, along with preparing, reviewing, and organizing chart paperwork.
- Collaborate with Intake staff, physicians, and contracted agencies for DME, medications, and other approved services.
- Assess patient health and develop individualized care plans accordingly.
RN Case Manager/Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Faith (Phoenix, AZ) & Radiant Hospice; Sister Co. (San Diego, CA)
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Lead a nursing team, provide clinical direction to ensure growth and profitability of the agency.
- Hire and train new staff members.
- Provide exceptional end-of-life care for a diverse patient population.
- Deliver outstanding customer service to patients and their family members throughout the hospice process, improving patient outcomes.
- Maintain positive working relationships throughout the community.
RN Case Manager
Phoenician Hospice
Phoenix, AZ
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs.
- Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Providing education to patients' families on the progress of disease, symptom management, and end of life.
- Maintain medication, psychosocial, and spiritual management needs for all patients and caregivers.
- Assess the patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
RN Case Manager/Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Madrona Hospice
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Deliver training and supervision for clinical department staff.
- Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Team, patients, and families.
- Reconfigure the EMR to meet the specific needs of the company and clinical staff.
- Initiate and continue working relationships with NHPCO, AzCher-Central, Pharmacy, DME, and other agencies/vendors.
- Collaborate with the administrative team and Medical Director to ensure all patients are updated thoroughly with their individualized POC, and continue to evaluate for hospice appropriateness.
- Manage monthly medical supply inventory.
- Ensure continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered within the State and Federal regulations, along with JCAHO compliance and accreditation.
RN Case Manager
Sacred Heart Hospice Hospice
Phoenix, AZ
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Complete initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs
- Provide professional nursing care to patients in their homes
- Write and initiating an individualized plan of care for each patient
- Work collaboratively with a diverse health care team
- Provide education to patients and families on the progression of disease, symptom management, and end of life.
- Maintain medication, psychosocial, and spiritual management needs for all patients and caregivers.
Orthopedic Tech / ER Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant
Honor Health
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Complete orders for orthopedic devices for patients throughout the hospital.
- Provide care for orthopedic patients of all ages, setting up their devices and making adjustments as needed.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Collaborate with a diverse healthcare team in the Total Joint Center, Emergency Department, and PACU.
- Deliver individualized education to patients and their families on the management of ortho equipment.
Education
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
02.2016
Skills
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Discharge Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical assessment
- Case Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
- BLS, Current
- ACLS, Current
- RN, RN95227184, California
Timeline
Hospice Admission RN
VITAS Healthcare and Hospice
12.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager/Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Faith (Phoenix, AZ) & Radiant Hospice; Sister Co. (San Diego, CA)
09.2020 - 09.2022
RN Case Manager
Phoenician Hospice
01.2019 - 12.2019
RN Case Manager/Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Madrona Hospice
01.2018 - 12.2018
RN Case Manager
Sacred Heart Hospice Hospice
06.2017 - 12.2017
Orthopedic Tech / ER Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant
Honor Health
08.2007 - 06.2014
BSN -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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