Krista Kearns-Blanda
Whittier,CA
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with a background in Case Management and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology. Compassionate experience in providing quality care to individuals of all ethnic and demographic populations and environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
La Habra Convalescent Hospital
La Habra, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee staff coverage and flow.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using PointClickCare
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Case Manager
MESA VERDE POST ACUTE CARE
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, social workers, activity, dietary, and physical therapists to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Shift Lead and Member Service Specialist
THE PRIVATE SUITE AT LAX
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Interacted with high-profile clientele and their teams, managing VIP accounts, confirming reservations, and building member profiles
- Provided support to the accounts receivable team, creating invoices, processing payments and auditing transactions
- Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Site Lead (Site Manager)
MERCY HOUSE
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for supervising services and activities at the Year-Round Emergency Shelter
- Manage 200 shelter guests and up to 20 paid staff member and volunteers
- Use Trauma Informed Care approach to realize the impact of trauma and understanding potential paths for recovery
- Perform crisis and conflict intervention
- Oversee all shelter activities including logistics and client intakes
- Purchase and organize supplies for facilities needs
- Record Keeping and Quality Compliance
- Create and implement policies and procedures
- Attended weekly meetings with Emergency Service's Director to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
- Directed facility tours to Board of Directors, local politicians, media, and partner agencies.
Lead Case Manager
MAXIMUS
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Complete Weekly Unit Reports
- Performance Reviews
- Review incoming cases and distribute to appropriate Case Manager
- Review and prep Cases from Case Mangers to be closed and sent to Assignments
- Manage a caseload of 100 Welfare to Work Participants
Case Manager
Maximus
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed 100 participants in the CalWORKs program and working towards the goal of self-sufficiency or unsubsidized employment
- Provide participant with clear understanding of the CalWORKs/WTW program and services
- Advised participant of program choices and refer them to appropriate CalWORKs component based on participant evaluation, and CalWORKs/Welfare to Work Policies and Procedures
- Monitor progress of participant through CalWORKs/Welfare to Work Program
- Authorized appropriate level of Supportive Services after securing required documentation
Outreach Navigator and Case Manager
P.A.T.H, ASSISTING THE HOMELESS
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Identify and build rapport with homeless individuals and families living on the street or in vehicles
- Assist clients in breaking the cycle of homelessness by moving from the street to interim housing, accessing necessary services, and rapidly obtaining permanent housing
- Scheduling appointments, applying for public benefits, identifying subsidized housing.
- Network with other agencies, coalitions, and local community meetings
- Maintain client related data tracking systems, including case notes and complete Homeless Management Information System entries
- Generate client data for monthly reports
- Prepare case-related reports including outcomes, successes and challenges.
Education
Vocational Nurse Diploma - VN 723667
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Psychology
UNIVERSITY oF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY
Catonsville, MD12.2009
Skills
- IVBW Certification
- BLS American Heart Association
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
La Habra Convalescent Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Case Manager
MESA VERDE POST ACUTE CARE
07.2019 - 04.2020
Shift Lead and Member Service Specialist
THE PRIVATE SUITE AT LAX
07.2018 - 01.2019
Site Lead (Site Manager)
MERCY HOUSE
05.2017 - 07.2018
Lead Case Manager
MAXIMUS
11.2014 - 05.2017
Case Manager
Maximus
04.2014 - 11.2014
Outreach Navigator and Case Manager
P.A.T.H, ASSISTING THE HOMELESS
10.2012 - 04.2013
Vocational Nurse Diploma - VN 723667
Downey Adult School
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Psychology
UNIVERSITY oF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY
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