Ellen Calandra
Blackwood
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in client coordination and care management. Known for effective communication and relationship building, facilitating seamless transitions in complex care environments. Compassionate support coordinator with a proven track record in patient education and care plan management. Skilled in building relationships with families and external providers, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse patient needs. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Coordinator
Prestige Support Services
Woodbury
07.2015 - 06.2026
- Coordinated client services and support plans for diverse individual needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external service providers.
- Served as a liaison between families and caregivers.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation of client progress and services.
- Participated in staff meetings, trainings, and conferences related to job duties and expectations.
RN Case Manager
Consolidated Services Group
Cherry Hill
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and resources.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Managed referrals to specialists while ensuring timely follow-up appointments.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
Visiting Registered Nurse
Reliable Home Care Agency
Woodbury
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Coordinated in-home skilled nursing care to address diverse physical needs and ensure continuity of care.
- Performed assessments of new admissions, obtaining detailed histories to inform personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies to enhance self-management and improve health outcomes.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to help them manage their illnesses or injuries.
Nursing Staff Member
Senior Care
Sewell
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted with medication administration and monitored patient health regularly.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents in daily activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services according to established standards of practice.
Nursing Staff Member
Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital
Camden
06.1997 - 08.2002
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Administered medications and treatments under physician direction.
- Assisted in patient education on health management and treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA05-1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Service plan development
- Client coordination
- Care transition facilitation
- Documentation oversight
- External relations building
- Problem Solving
Certification
- NJ Board of Nursing RN
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Consolidated Services Group
11.2023 - 04.2025
Support Coordinator
Prestige Support Services
07.2015 - 06.2026
Visiting Registered Nurse
Reliable Home Care Agency
12.2013 - 06.2015
Nursing Staff Member
Senior Care
07.2013 - 12.2013
Nursing Staff Member
Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital
06.1997 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaSalle University