Chelsea Bonanno
Crystal River
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Care Coordinator
Aware Recovery Care
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinated and managed the care plans for a caseload of clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and personalized healthcare services
- Developed patient care plans and coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient
- Facilitated communication and information flow between healthcare team members, promoting a collaborative and patient-centered approach to care
- Managed and maintained accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting care plans, progress notes, and any changes in health status
- Assessed and addressed social determinants of health, connecting clients with community resources, support groups, and social services as needed
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss and review complex cases, ensuring a holistic and coordinated approach to care
- Advocated for the rights of clients, ensuring they received fair and equitable treatment within the healthcare system
- Conducted regular follow-up assessments to track the progress of clients, identifying any barriers to adherence and developing strategies for improvement
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems to document and track client information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with privacy regulations
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to address the psychosocial aspects of clients' well-being, promoting a holistic approach to healthcare
- Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences, contributing valuable insights and perspectives to enhance the overall care coordination process
Medical Care Coordinator
Aware Recovery Care
Tampa
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed a caseload of 30 - 55 patients, providing comprehensive nursing care and coordinating their healthcare needs
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and effective communication
- Educated patients and their families on healthcare procedures, medications, and disease management
- Managed and maintained accurate medical records and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during difficult times
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical guidelines, treatments, and healthcare trends
- Managed medication reconciliation and ensured patients' adherence to prescribed medications
LPN
Encompass Health
Ocala
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Provide nursing care, medication, and wound care to patients admitted to rehabilitation hospital as ordered by provider
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, following established protocols and ensuring accurate documentation
- Assessed patient conditions and reported any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, catheter insertion, and monitoring vital signs
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Managed medical equipment inventory, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for patient care
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication administration, and disease management
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as blood pressure measurement, glucose monitoring, and specimen collection
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing immediate medical assistance as required
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) system for accurate documentation of patient assessments
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to nursing practice
- Collaborated with social workers to connect patients with community resources
- Supported family members in understanding and coping with patient conditions
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Provided wound care management, including dressing changes and assessment of healing progress
- Monitored and documented patient response to medications, reporting any adverse reactions promptly
- Coordinated with pharmacy department to ensure accurate medication orders and timely delivery
LPN
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Springfield
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Infirmary and booking nurse providing nursing care to inmates admitted to prison infirmary and individuals being booked
- Nursing care for individuals includes detox management, first aid, chronic care, mental health monitoring, emergency medical care, and observation
- I provide centralized nursing coordination during my shift for nursing and security staff
Care Coordinator LPN
Aware Recovery Care
Tampa
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinate care for clients in in home addiction treatment with Aware
- Complete initial treatment plan and assessments
- Conduct monthly treatment plan progress update and associated assessments
- Collaborate care with providers, therapists, and HLOC facilities
- Communicate with allies for client
- Have team and leadership meeting for clients as needed to support their progress or lack of progress with their treatment
Travel Nurse
Maxim - centurion
Nashville
12.2022 - 02.2023
- This is a special needs medical prison facility that houses chronically ill, recovering medical, terminal, and psychiatric inmates
LPN Travel Nurse
Maxim Staffing
Cross City
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Sick call
- Infirmary
- Emergency medical
- Wound care
- Medication administration
LPN Travel Nurse
OneStaff Medical
Asheville
11.2021 - 03.2022
- I completed a 13 week contract in a SNF/Rehab facility as a LPN on the NOC shift
LPN Home Health Nurse
Encompass Health
Brooksville
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided comprehensive care to homebound patients
- Provided catheter care, wound care, and general nursing care in a home and LTC facilities
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Encompass Home Care and Hospice
Brooksville
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide nursing home health care
LPN
Florida Department of Health
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Swab/testing for COVID-10
- Contact tracing for positive cases and their contacts
- Work with the school board to contact trace and monitor the students that are positives or contacts
- Input all contacts or cases working on into the FL DOH's tracking system and all pertinent spreadsheets
- Administer flu vaccines
Unit Secretary
Bayfront Health Seven Rivers
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Answer unit inside and outside phone calls
- Complete patient transfers
- Contact providers with any consults that have been requested
- Set up and connect any telemedicine required consults
- Contact ancillary departments for treatments or diagnostic testing
- Document admitted patients
- Assist with room turnover
- Assist with any other needs as requested
Sales Manager
Sonju Industrial, Inc/Falkor Defense, Inc/Dracos Barrels, LLC
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed the sales team for Falkor Defense and Dracos Barrels
- Involved with product development
- Developed and managed all financial reporting for company sales
- Created sales goals and achieved or beat each month while in position
- Sales significantly increased upon taking the position compared to previous years
- Developed commission payment plan for sales team
- Planned all company convention and trade show attendance
- Involved in maintaining websites and controlled content on web stores
- Involved with marketing and social media presence of companies
- Customer service
- Provided professional development training for team members
Human Resources Manager
Sonju Industrial, Inc/Falkor Defense, Inc/Dracos Barrels, LLC
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants
- Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administration contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
- Implemented new employee benefits package which increased staff productivity and retention
- Review federal and state laws to confirm and enforce company compliance
- Created organizational flow charts and career path reports to evaluate employee compensation information
- Conducted benefits administration for 50+ benefit-eligible employees
- Designed the employee performance evaluation process and merit program
- Advised top management/ ownership on appropriate employee corrective actions
- Created and modified job descriptions within all departments
- Worked with fellow senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures
- Created and managed more than 50 employee confidential record files
- Process all salary changes for merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments injunction with finance
- Improved the management of all HR operations, systems and programs within the company
Travel Coordinator / Administrative Assistant
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Kalispell
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Coordinated all travel functions across the company of more than 1000 employees and administrators
- Travel associated for education, development, recruitment, and administrative duties
- Management and reconciliation for all travel related expenses for the department and employee reimbursements
- Implemented process changes to improve the travel process from request to reimbursement
- Assisted in the implementation and training of an electronic travel program to manage travel and cost
- Assisted the c-suite with any projects or special needs for the company/department
Staffing Specialist - Acute Care
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Kalispell
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Created and managed acute care nursing staff schedules that included the health care unit clerks, CNAs, and Nursing staff
- Staffed gaps in shift coverage due to vacations, sick calls and patient ratios
- Improved the time off request process to an electronic form to eliminate the gap in the current paper system
- Implemented shift deficit postings and electronic sign up for those shifts
- Worked closely with the Nursing Supervisors to ensure adequate coverage for patient needs for the Health Center and Hospital
- Tracked staffing deficiencies and employee attendance
- Compiled attendance records to unit directors
Infusion Data Analyst
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Kalispell
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Obtained information by contacting appropriate personnel or patients
- Pulled patient charts for upcoming appointments
- Disseminated information to correct department, individual or outside location
- Assigned patients to correct diagnosis-related groups
- Processed insurance claims and followed-up with insurance companies and individuals to resolve discrepancies
- Maintained completed confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements
- Purged outdated files
Intern Program Coordinator - Recruiter
CVS/Caremark
10.2010 - 12.2013
- Conducted reference, background and drug screens on all job applicants
- Developed creative recruiting strategies that met anticipated staffing needs
- Communicated the duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to all potential candidates
- Managed all phases of recruitment, including defining hiring management needs and posting amiable positions
- Developed reports on employee headcount, monthly HR reports and quarterly training reports
- Tracked yearly budget for intern and graduate hours for the region
- Provided regional updates for programs at region meetings for the 7 districts I was in charge of
- Worked closely with district and pharmacy managers as well as the regional manager
- Contacted all job applicants to inform them of their application status
- Managed training of interns, grads, and preceptor pharmacists to ensure a fully educational environment is achieved
- Drafted internal announcements and sent them in a timely manner to team members
Shift Supervisor/store Manager in Training
CVS/Caremark
07.2008 - 10.2010
- Maintain knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions
- Administered all point of sale opening and closing procedures
- Facilitated monthly and quarterly physical inventory counts
- Replenished floor stock and processed orders and deliveries to ensure product availability for customers
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints
- Reorganized sales floor to meet company and sales demands
- Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts
- Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary
- Completed a series of training sessions to advance for Store Manager
- Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies
- Trained all new employees on store procedures and policies
- Maintained daily record of all transactions
- Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service
Pharmacy Technician
CVS/Caremark
05.2007 - 04.2008
Education
Diploma - PRACTICAL NURSING
WITHLACOOCHIE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Inverness, FL06.2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Employee Evaluation
- Human resources
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Care plan development
- Schedule management
- Corrections facility medical clinic
- Medical terminology
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Nursing
- Discharge planning
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- EMR systems
- Compensation administration
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Acute care
- Medication administration
- Supervising experience
- Office Management
- Performance management
- Management and Administration
- Staff training and development
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Process Development
- Project management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Process improvement
- Data entry
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hiring and retention
- Business development
Certification
- IV Certification
- Present
- Compact State Nurse License
- BLS Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- CPR Certification
- LPN
- IV Therapy Certification
- LVN
- AED Certification
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Nursing Licenses
PN, 08/31/21, FL
Timeline
Medical Care Coordinator
Aware Recovery Care
07.2024 - 03.2025
Medical Care Coordinator
Aware Recovery Care
07.2024 - 03.2025
LPN
Encompass Health
03.2024 - 07.2024
LPN
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
12.2023 - 03.2024
Care Coordinator LPN
Aware Recovery Care
02.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse
Maxim - centurion
12.2022 - 02.2023
LPN Travel Nurse
Maxim Staffing
03.2022 - 11.2022
LPN Travel Nurse
OneStaff Medical
11.2021 - 03.2022
LPN Home Health Nurse
Encompass Health
06.2021 - 11.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Encompass Home Care and Hospice
06.2021 - 11.2021
LPN
Florida Department of Health
08.2020 - 06.2021
Unit Secretary
Bayfront Health Seven Rivers
12.2019 - 08.2020
Sales Manager
Sonju Industrial, Inc/Falkor Defense, Inc/Dracos Barrels, LLC
11.2017 - 05.2018
Human Resources Manager
Sonju Industrial, Inc/Falkor Defense, Inc/Dracos Barrels, LLC
05.2016 - 03.2018
Travel Coordinator / Administrative Assistant
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
04.2015 - 05.2016
Staffing Specialist - Acute Care
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - 04.2015
Infusion Data Analyst
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
06.2014 - 02.2015
Intern Program Coordinator - Recruiter
CVS/Caremark
10.2010 - 12.2013
Shift Supervisor/store Manager in Training
CVS/Caremark
07.2008 - 10.2010
Pharmacy Technician
CVS/Caremark
05.2007 - 04.2008
Diploma - PRACTICAL NURSING
WITHLACOOCHIE TECHNICAL COLLEGE