Ciara Lujan
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager with significant background in managing patient care within the hospice and Skilled setting. Skilled at leveraging nursing expertise to develop individualized care plans, coordinating services across multidisciplinary teams and providing emotional support for patients and families. Noted for ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment on end-of-life decisions. Demonstrated impact through improved patient comfort and streamlined service delivery in previous roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
Agency
Albany, OR
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with standards.
- Coordinated patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for effective treatment.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to optimize nursing coverage across all shifts.
- Implemented training programs for new nurses to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with physicians to facilitate communication regarding patient conditions and treatments.
- Monitored regulatory changes to ensure adherence to healthcare laws and policies.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Home Health and Hospice
Agency
Salem, OR
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and end-of-life options.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Trained new nurses on hospice policies and best practices in patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical transitions.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Fortis
Salt Lake City 06-2019
Corpsman (Nurse) - Nursing
United States Navy
United States 02-2010
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Care plan development
- Staff management
- Disease management education
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Leadership skills
Certification
-ACLS
-IV
-WCC
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
Agency
09.2024 - 09.2025
Home Health and Hospice
Agency
01.2022 - 04.2025
ADN - Nursing
Fortis
Corpsman (Nurse) - Nursing
United States Navy