LVN with 15 years of medical experience. Supervising Primary Care and Multi-specialty departments. Management skills with a max of 15 direct reports including several clinical providers, quality control auditing skills and minor utilization. 6 years of Home Health, strong clinical skills, bed side manors, patient advocate and strong and leadership skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Internal Med/Family Practice Supervisor
Optum- Formerly Known As Davita Healthcare Partner
09.2019 - Current
Conducts monthly staff meetings to evaluate departmental needs and to communicate operational updates
Mentors and trains teammates in collaboration with department specific needs
Daily, weekly staff schedule implementation and management based on provider needs
Facilitate skills validation for Medical Assistants
Assists with Quality Metrics, Comprehensive Health Assessment Programs (CHAPS) formally HCC research, telephone call procedures, and patient follow up procedures
Uses, protects, and discloses our patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Works in collaboration with a clinician to prepare, monitor and discharge patients after a procedure
Enters teammates performance maintenance plans
Enters medical billing charges for services rendered in EHR
Assists Site Administrator in ensuring compliance in licensing, certification and competencies
Assists clinician and licensed nursing teammates in responding to patient emergency situations as per Emergency Response Protocols
LVN, Home Health
Aveanna Healthcare
02.2018 - Current
Assist with patient transfer and ambulation
Tracheal suction and tracheal care
Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by the care team
Monitor patient and Ventilator settings
Keep accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Administered feedings and medication via G tube slow bolus
Take and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
Assist patients with mobility, including helping them in and out of bed, wheelchair usage and automobile travel
LVN, Allergy/ Urgent Care Per Diem
DaVita HealthCare Partners
01.2016 - 08.2019
Managed Allergy department with a 300+ patient panel
Allergy injection and administration
Medication administration
Monitored patient reactions to allergy injections and carefully documented progress
Start IV fluid therapy
Education patients on treatment outcomes and pcp follow ups
Allergen prep and dilution
Monitored patient reactions to allergy injections and carefully documented progress
Follow proper Allergy regimens
Authorized allergy serum refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding teamwork
Trained new staff on quality control procedures
Inventory and supplies ordering
Medical Assistant
DaVita HealthCare Partners
11.2009 - 11.2016
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
Provided pre- and post-operative care
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs
Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Homestead Schools, Inc
Torrance, CA
2013
Medical Assistant
Infotech Career College
Paramount, CA
2009
Skills
Interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills
Phlebotomy\Training and mentoring
Organizational complex problem solver
Immunology
Allergen prep and dilution
Tracheal care
Staff Management
Ventilator maintenance
IV insertion and therapy
Laboratory maintenance
Home Health and patient teaching
Care management
Leadership
Inventory oversight
Quality Control and Infection Control
Minor Project Mangement skills
Certification
IV Certification and blood draw
CPR (BLS) American Heart Association
Timeline
LVN Internal Med/Family Practice Supervisor
Optum- Formerly Known As Davita Healthcare Partner