Bridget Reescano
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled in clinical assessment and client advocacy,
experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator Level 2
UnitedHealthcare
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Coordinated referrals to appropriate level of care within organization and DME companies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patients'' needs, strengths, and barriers to achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary case conferences fostering teamwork collaboration sharing best practice insights to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up support.
- Advocated for patients' needs with healthcare providers, securing necessary interventions for improved health outcomes.
- Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
- Precept new hires within the Service Coordinator role, offering mentorship and guidance as needed.
- Created and submitted authorizations for the initiation of care with healthcare agency.
- Conducted annual assessments and 6 month reviews of care plan to identify and implement changes in condition.
LVN
City of Houston
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes in EPIC for over 25 patients.
- Improved client satisfaction by offering personalized prenatal education and resources.
- Increased accessibility of services by offering sliding-scale fees based on individual financial circumstances.
- Established strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills while addressing concerns about their condition''s progression or treatment options.
- Obtained blood and pharyngeal samples from patients.
- Reduced patient readmission rates by implementing effective disease management strategies and interventions.
- Improved patient adherence to treatment plans by providing education on medication, lifestyle modifications, and self-monitoring techniques.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Immunization LVN
A1 Personnel
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes in EPIC.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
- Educated patients on the importance of vaccination, addressing concerns and providing accurate information about possible side effects.
- Increased patient satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate COVID-19 vaccinations in a timely manner.
- Stayed up-to-date on evolving guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, applying current best practices when administering doses to patients.
- Promoted positive public health outcomes through active participation in community outreach events designed to increase awareness about COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Continuously monitored vaccine supply levels and expiration dates, minimizing waste and optimizing resource utilization at vaccination clinics.
- Ensured proper vaccine storage and handling, maintaining the efficacy of doses administered to patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented details for informational and treatment purposes.
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
LVN
Pathways Memory Care
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Managed approximately 20 patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
Certification Vocational Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Galveston College
Galveston, TX06.2014
Skills
- Client advocacy- Excellent communication skills
- Time management- ability to plan, organize, and prioritize
- Clinical assessment- observant, empathetic
- Managed care- utilization awareness, provide quality care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Service Coordinator Level 2
UnitedHealthcare
06.2022 - Current
LVN
City of Houston
06.2021 - 05.2022
Immunization LVN
A1 Personnel
01.2021 - 06.2021
LVN
Pathways Memory Care
12.2019 - 05.2020
Certification Vocational Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Galveston College