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Donna Loux

Discharge Planner
Modesto,CA

Summary

Experienced Discharge Planner with in-depth knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying individual needs and developing effective action plans for intervention and assistance. Demonstrates exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse populations. Committed to facilitating positive outcomes and improving the well-being of individuals in need.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Discharge Planner

Doctors Behavioral Health Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans
  • Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assisted family or guardian with completion of applications
  • Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges
  • Communicated with referral providers about new referrals and verified receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and contacted family with travel information
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.

Psychiatric Technician

Doctors Behavioral Health Center
08.2016 - Current
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician
  • Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts
  • Charted on each patient daily
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.

Behavioral Health Specialist

Telecare Corporation
01.2008 - 08.2016
  • Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations, and rewarding good behavior
  • Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes
  • Identified appropriate treatment resources and recommended patients for these services
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program -

Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA
05.2023

Skills

Policy Interpretation

Family Support

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Quality Improvement

Discharge Planning

Patient support

Community Resources

Care Coordination

HIPAA Compliance

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Community Resource Referral

Problem-solving abilities

Time management abilities

Timeline

Discharge Planner - Doctors Behavioral Health Center
10.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Technician - Doctors Behavioral Health Center
08.2016 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist - Telecare Corporation
01.2008 - 08.2016
Modesto Junior College - Pharmacy Technician Program,

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