Dita Penrose
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Compassionate dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience and a solid foundation in patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to engage and motivate others. Committed to advancing the nursing profession and patient outcomes through the application of evidence-based knowledge and high-quality education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Care Coordinator, RN
Montefiore Care Management
05.2016 - Current
- Provided comprehensive case management for complex, high-risk, and pediatric patients to ensure timely, high-quality, and efficient healthcare and support services.
- Developed individualized care plans aimed at preventing disease progression, improving clinical outcomes, increasing patient engagement, and reducing hospital and emergency department utilization.
- Promote continuity of care by empowering patients to attend follow-up appointments and facilitating access to transportation and community resources.
- Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, ensuring seamless transitions across services and providers.
- Coordinate specialty care, follow-up on test results and address ongoing care.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment plans and lifestyle modifications to support long-term health and wellness.
- Provide ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient progress and risk status.
- LTSS case management
Senior Care Management Analyst, LPN
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Delivered coordinated care management and transition support for diverse patient populations by leveraging clinical expertise and healthcare systems knowledge.
- Collected and organized information from multiple sources: members, caregivers, physicians’ clinical information systems, and electronic health record in order to educate members on health maintenance and identify self-care barriers.
- Collaborated with and function as a resource to team members, other MMC and CMO departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Performed outreach, follow up activities for a case load of patients and document results in accordance with program protocol, Health Plan and other regulatory guidelines.
- Connected patients with appropriate community-based resources to support ongoing health and wellness.
- Gathered, summarized, and share pertinent data obtained from various information system to facilitate collaboration by the clinical team and development of patient centered Care Plan.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify patients needing additional support and referred them to appropriate care teams, including disease management, high-risk, and palliative/hospice services.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michael Malotz Skilled Nursing Pavilion
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Provided direct, compassionate care to diverse patient populations in long-term, sub-acute, and hospice settings, while supporting clinical and interdisciplinary care plans.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to medication administration and institution policy.
- Administered immunizations, insulin injections and blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks and PT/INR.
- Performed wound care in accordance with infection control protocols, treating ulcers (Stage I–IV).
- Delivered patient-centered care to individuals with Alzheimer’s, sub-acute conditions, hospice needs, and long-term care requirements.
- Accurately obtained, transcribed, and implemented physician orders; ordered and monitored lab work, reporting critical values as needed.
- Reported changes in patients’ condition and other matters of concern to charge nurse with applicable documentation.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Walden University
AAS Degree - Nursing
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJCertificate in Practical Nursing - undefined
Southern Westchester Boces
Skills
- Patient Care & Advocacy
- Care Plan Development and Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Case Management
- LTSS Care Coordination
- UAS/TTT Analysis
Timeline
Clinical Care Coordinator, RN
Montefiore Care Management
05.2016 - Current
Senior Care Management Analyst, LPN
09.2013 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michael Malotz Skilled Nursing Pavilion
09.2012 - 06.2015
AAS Degree - Nursing
Eastwick College
Certificate in Practical Nursing - undefined
Southern Westchester Boces
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Walden University