GRETCHEN W. ARANA
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced RN Ambulatory Care Coordinator at Children's Minnesota with a proven track record in care coordination and patient advocacy. Skilled in complex problem-solving and fostering team collaboration, lead a six-member team to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to empowering diverse communities and facilitating seamless healthcare navigation for families, dedicated to making a positive impact in the healthcare industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN SUPERVISOR AMBULATORY CARE COORDINATION
Children's Minnesota
11.2018 - Current
- Manages and assesses referrals to the Ambulatory Card Coordination program and delegates workflow for the six-member team, including 150 caseloads assigned to personal team
- Meets with the Medical Director of the Complex Care Clinic monthly and attends other meetings with interdisciplinary teams, such as care conferences
- Advocates for racially/ethnically/culturally/socio-economically diverse patient populations and assists families with navigating the health care system to promote better outcomes
- Proposes medication orders, refills and DME orders
- Administer medications and assist with management of special health care needs, including asthma, diabetes, and allergies
- Completes prior authorization requests when required by insurance for coverage
- Empowers family and patients to become autonomous and successful in meeting their health care goals and needs
- Participates in the Extended Nursing Hour Pilot program, reviewing all 485 home care plans and alerting physicians and home care agencies to any large discrepancies in allotted hours
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation throughout entire patient caseload
- Provides comprehensive case management services to a diverse patient population, which includes assessing patients' needs, development of individualized care plans and identifying gaps in care
- Member of the Ambulatory Community Council through Children's MN
PUBLIC SCHOOL NURSE (K-8)
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Complete screenings and evaluate medical findings related to health development patterns along with vision and hearing problems
- Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students enrolled at the respective campus and individual student treatment record
- Participate in IEP planning meetings to ensure the needs of students were being met according to their individual learning style
PEDIATRIC OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Children's Minnesota
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Circulating Nurse within a Level 1 trauma care operating room
- Work as an effective team member by assisting and anticipating the needs of surgeons, scrub technicians, and promoting patient safety at all times
- Maintain asepsis and aseptic practices, monitor and input records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate
- Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention and oversee the maintenance/sterilization of OR supplies and equipment
- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, families, case managers, and therapists to ensure optimum care for each patient
PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NURSE
Pediatric Home Service
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Apply sophisticated clinical and assessment skills while taking care of medically complex children and adolescents in their own homes and school
- Perform family and patient education on issues related to the special care needed by critically ill or medically fragile children
- Assist in transitioning patients from hospital settings back into the home environment while ensuring continuity of care
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of MN
Minneapolis, MNAORN PERIOP 101: A CORE CURRICULUM -
ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Anoka, MN03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN04.2016
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brooklyn Park, MN01.2013
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Case management
- Complex problem-solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Delegation and motivation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 10/01/13, #216746-2
- Public Health Nurse, 06/01/16, #24534
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider, CPR/AED, 03/01/25-03/01/27
Timeline
RN SUPERVISOR AMBULATORY CARE COORDINATION
Children's Minnesota
11.2018 - Current
PUBLIC SCHOOL NURSE (K-8)
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2017 - 04.2018
PEDIATRIC OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Children's Minnesota
04.2017 - 09.2017
PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NURSE
Pediatric Home Service
06.2014 - 04.2017
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of MN
AORN PERIOP 101: A CORE CURRICULUM -
ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY
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