CARMELITA LIWANAG
Burbank,CA
Summary
Nursing professional with 35 years of nursing and supervisory experience in the acute and long term care settings. Comprehensive knowledge of direct patient care, nursing procedures, healthcare administration policies, and caseload management. Compassionate and hard working individual with a strong work ethic and a reputation for working well with patients, loved ones, and colleagues.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator/Director of Patient Care Services
Hospice Care Of The Valley, Inc
01.2005 - Current
- In-depth knowledge of State and Federal guidelines, regulations, and hospice conditions of participation
- Responsible for procuring Medicare and Medical licensing and certification for Hospice Care of the Valley, Inc
- Responsible for coordinating patient care services and all activities relevant to patient care including designation of qualified personnel.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Case Manager (Part-time)
Los Angeles Hospice
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Maintained and managed caseload of 20 to 30 patients
- Planned, coordinated, and evaluated all aspects of hospice care to patients in assigned areas, using nursing process.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Assistant Director of Nursing (Part-time)
Shadow Hills Convalescent
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Assisted Director of Nursing in overall responsibility for coordination of patient care services, including assignment of qualified personnel.
Staff RN, Charge Nurse
PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
07.1990 - 01.2004
- Assisted in overall responsibility for coordination of patient care services, including assignment of qualified personnel
- Charge Nurse 7PM to 7AM shift for a busy telemetry unit.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
New Grad Program
Huntington Memorial Hospital
07.1988 - 06.1990
- Participated in Grand Rounds for continuing education.
- Cared for patients in a busy Medical-Surgical unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Orange County, CA10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Dominguez Hills, CA09.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA07.1988
Certification
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (2021).
Timeline
Administrator/Director of Patient Care Services
Hospice Care Of The Valley, Inc
01.2005 - Current
Case Manager (Part-time)
Los Angeles Hospice
01.2004 - 01.2005
Assistant Director of Nursing (Part-time)
Shadow Hills Convalescent
01.2003 - 12.2004
Staff RN, Charge Nurse
PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
07.1990 - 01.2004
New Grad Program
Huntington Memorial Hospital
07.1988 - 06.1990
Master of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Glendale Community College
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