Gricelda Manzo
Eastvale, CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with 9+ years’ experience. Utilizes effective communication to enhance patient interactions and improve care outcomes. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient management, consistently delivering compassionate and efficient service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN/IP Nurse
St Catherines Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
- Review collected data to determine if condition is due to CAI, HAI or “does not meet the criteria” category.
- Track/log MDRO’s that are admitted and which are developed in the facility.
- Document trends or clusters detected, and address to team.
- Review culture/sensitivity results to familiarize the organisms found.
- Perform patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Manage patient care through monitoring and reporting changes.
- Gather lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Develop and update care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educate patients/families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
LVN Nurse
Gordon Lane Care Center
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Carried out MD orders, communicated labs variances, reported changes of conditions and updated care plans.
- Distributed assignments and trained new hire as needed.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Case Manager
Ontario Healthcare
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess, implement, and evaluate care plans.
- Identified patient level of care according to diagnosis and skill care needs.
- Prepared rehab treatment schedules according to contracts.
- Monitored length of stay and resource utilization.
- Ensured that authorizations were received in a timely manner.
- Documented patient progress, outcomes, and reported to team.
- Assessed family needs to recognize potential health or safety problems.
- Classified DME’s needed, transitioned to lower level of care.
- Ensured safe discharge, patient education and follow up.
- Participated in IDT meetings, care conferences and quarterly meetings.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers, patients, and families.
- Collaborated with team to improve care quality, reduce costs, and gauge patient progress.
- Coordinated care plans for diverse patient populations, ensuring tailored support and resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to enhance communication and streamline patient care processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring alignment with treatment goals and patient needs.
- Assessed patient progress, providing recommendations for adjustments to care strategies.
LVN /Desk Nurse
Villa Mesa Care Center
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Scheduled appointments and transportation services for patients.
- Carried out physician orders, communicated lab variances, and updated care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Implemented infection control measures at all times.
LVN Nurse
Heritage Park Nursing Center
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Carried out physician orders, communicated lab variances, reported changes of conditions and updated care plans.
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments, as per orders.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Education
IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal -
Pacific Times College
01.2018
License Vocational Nurse - undefined
California Career Institute
01.2015
A.A. - Social & Behavior Sciences
Mt. San Antonio College
01.2007
Skills
- Case management
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- PointClickCare EMR software
- Staff supervision
- Bilingual in Spanish
Timeline
LVN/IP Nurse
St Catherines Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
LVN Nurse
Gordon Lane Care Center
02.2022 - 04.2024
Case Manager
Ontario Healthcare
02.2020 - 02.2022
LVN /Desk Nurse
Villa Mesa Care Center
02.2019 - 01.2020
LVN Nurse
Heritage Park Nursing Center
06.2017 - 02.2019
License Vocational Nurse - undefined
California Career Institute
A.A. - Social & Behavior Sciences
Mt. San Antonio College
IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal -
Pacific Times College