BIANCA ADRIANO
Reseda,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Wescare Home Health Providers, Inc
North Hills, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care planning and outcomes assessment.
- Coordinated communication between all members of the healthcare team including primary care providers, specialists, family members, caregivers.
- Performed case management functions such as referrals to community resources or other healthcare providers as needed.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of each patient.
- 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.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from home health services to other settings.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards related to home health services.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving acute illness or injury.
- Recognized when a change in condition warrants further evaluation or intervention and took appropriate action.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and self-care management techniques.
- Utilized problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations and formulate appropriate interventions.
- Advised families on how best to manage chronic illnesses at home.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing difficult diagnoses or transitions from hospital to home setting.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients in their homes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
- Identified any potential safety hazards within the home environment.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions by monitoring changes in patient's condition or behavior over time.
- Promoted a supportive environment where patients can feel comfortable expressing their concerns and questions.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Offered guidance on medication management, ensuring adherence to therapy plans.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare teams to update patient progress and adjust care plans.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
- Led patient care conferences with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Coordinated medical equipment rentals and installations for home use.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LVN
Wescare Home Health Providers, Inc
North Hills, CA
09.2015 - 10.2021
- Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate patient care plan and provide ongoing education to patients regarding disease process, treatment options, and lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition during home visits.
- Reported any adverse reactions or significant changes in the patient's condition immediately to supervising Registered Nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Participated in team meetings regularly in order to discuss current cases and patients.
- Provided support to patients and families in order to ensure optimal care at home.
- Developed relationships with community resources such as pharmacies, durable medical equipment suppliers, in order to facilitate quality care for patients.
- Communicated with family members about medical issues or concerns related to the patient's care plan.
- Documented all treatments administered, observations made, and any changes in the patient's condition in an accurate manner according to agency policies and regulations.
- Instructed patients on proper medication administration techniques, diet, exercise, and other health related activities.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Wescare Home Health Providers, Inc
North Hills
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Conducted internal audits and inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of Quality Assurance processes.
- Monitored performance trends in order to identify potential areas of improvement within the QA process.
- Created detailed reports on Quality Assurance activities for management review.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented Quality Assurance protocols to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Led staff education efforts on quality assurance (QA) and quality management policies, improving production outcomes.
- Performed follow-up evaluations to determine efficacy of previously implemented corrective measures, recommending subsequent actions based on findings.
- Trained and led staff on proper QA standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Pampanga, Philippines03-2009
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Training & Development
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supervision and leadership
- Calm Under Pressure
- Microsoft Word
- Written Communication
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Wescare Home Health Providers, Inc
10.2021 - Current
LVN
Wescare Home Health Providers, Inc
09.2015 - 10.2021
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Wescare Home Health Providers, Inc
01.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
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