Hilda Lira
TORRANCE,California
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care, medication management, and accurate documentation. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to providing empathetic patient support and maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Soul Housing Recoupative Care
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
Nursing Clinical Rotation
Courtyard Care Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assist patients with their activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Help patients with restroom needs
- Distribute meal trays and feed patients
- Conduct head-to-toe assessments
- Take vital signs and check blood sugar levels
Nursing Clinical Rotation
Royal Care Skilled Nursing
01.2024 - Current
- Distribute medications using the MAR system, including anticoagulants
- Verify medications before distribution
- Monitor vital signs and blood sugar levels
- Administer insulin according to sliding scale or doctor's orders
- Perform GT tube feedings, including medication administration
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
- Conduct breathing treatments
Nursing Clinical Rotation - Maternal/OBGYN
Emanate Health Intercommunity Hospital & Queen of the Valley Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and blood sugars
- Administered insulin and injections
- Assisted with medication pass alongside the nurse on shift
- Experienced in giving and receiving shift reports
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments
- Performed emergency room triage
- Placed EKGs and completed discharge paperwork
- Removed IVs and administered medications
- Cleaned wounds
- Conducted COVID swabs and testing as well as check in patients
Nursing Clinical Rotation
Cottage Crest Post-Acute & Royal Care Skilled Nursing
01.2024 - Current
- Distribute medications using the MAR system, including anticoagulants
- Verify medications before distribution
- Monitor vital signs and blood sugar levels
- Administer insulin according to sliding scale or doctor's orders
- Perform GT tube feedings, including medication administration
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
- Conduct breathing treatments
CVS (contractor) Ingrated Global
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed prior authorizations for Medicaid
- Performed data entry tasks
- Processed prior authorizations from start to finish based on approved criteria
- Contacted doctors' offices to obtain necessary information
Pharmacy Technician
KAISER PERMANENTE (contractor) through RX RELIEF
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Processed over 200 prescriptions monthly using EPIMS
- Scheduled appointments for an average of 50 patients per week
- Efficiently managed provider messages, ensuring a 95% response rate within 24 hours
- Handled payment transactions, consistently balancing daily receipts with 100% accuracy
PEOPLE SOLUTIONS (contractor) ENT TORRANCE MEMORIAL PHYSICIAN NETWORK
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Answer heavy phones, verifying insurance for patient eligibility
- Enter/create new patient charts
- Scanning patient charts to their file after doctor visit
- Assisting in placing patients in rooms
- Check in and out patients
- Scheduling patient appointments for different providers
- Participate in cleaning patient rooms after visit
Caregiver, Scheduler, Pharmacy Technician
MEDIX (contractor) ST. JOSEPH HERITAGE GROUP
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Handled over 100 calls daily, efficiently verifying insurance details
- Accurately taking messages, and promptly refilling prescriptions
- Referrals/copays/prior authorizations
- Schedule patients with primary care/specialty
- Checked in and registered new customers, maintaining accurate records
Pharmacy Technician
OPTUM RX
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Processed over 100 prescriptions daily, including order entry and managing first fill holds and prior authorizations
- Contacted doctors' offices for prescription clarifications or to request new prescriptions
- Communicated with patients to resolve prescription holds or clarify needs for diabetic supplies
- Handled faxback responses efficiently to ensure timely processing
Member Service Representative
Molina Healthcare
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed prior authorizations, insurance verification, benefits, and payments
- Handle up to 100 calls daily, assist members with copayments, changing pcps, taking premium payments
Education
Vocational Nurse Diploma -
North-West College
Long Beach, CA10.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
11.2024
CPR/BLS Certification -
American Heart Association
01.2023
Licensed Pharmacy Technician -
01.2018
GED -
David L. Carrasco Job Corps
El Paso, TX05.1994
Skills
- Prescription Processing
- Order Entry
- Managing First Fill Holds
- Prior Authorizations
- Communication
- Patient Interaction
- Insurance Verification
- Benefits Management
- Payment Processing
- Call Management
- Copayment Assistance
- PCP Changes
- Premium Payment Processing
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Patient observation
Personal Information
Title: License Vocational Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LVN
Soul Housing Recoupative Care
09.2024 - Current
Nursing Clinical Rotation
Courtyard Care Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Nursing Clinical Rotation
Royal Care Skilled Nursing
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Clinical Rotation - Maternal/OBGYN
Emanate Health Intercommunity Hospital & Queen of the Valley Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Clinical Rotation
Cottage Crest Post-Acute & Royal Care Skilled Nursing
01.2024 - Current
CVS (contractor) Ingrated Global
09.2022 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Technician
KAISER PERMANENTE (contractor) through RX RELIEF
02.2022 - 09.2022
PEOPLE SOLUTIONS (contractor) ENT TORRANCE MEMORIAL PHYSICIAN NETWORK
10.2019 - 04.2020
Caregiver, Scheduler, Pharmacy Technician
MEDIX (contractor) ST. JOSEPH HERITAGE GROUP
05.2019 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Technician
OPTUM RX
10.2018 - 03.2019
Member Service Representative
Molina Healthcare
02.2016 - 10.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
CPR/BLS Certification -
American Heart Association
Licensed Pharmacy Technician -
GED -
David L. Carrasco Job Corps
Vocational Nurse Diploma -
North-West College
Similar Profiles
Ashley WeathersAshley Weathers
Medication Technician at Soul Housing Recooperative CareMedication Technician at Soul Housing Recooperative Care
Neil hilliardNeil hilliard
Recuperative Care at Soul HousingRecuperative Care at Soul Housing
Jasmine LaraJasmine Lara
LVN Recuperative Care Nurse at Soul housingLVN Recuperative Care Nurse at Soul housing
Xavier JohnsonXavier Johnson
Youth Pastor at New Beginnings House of GodYouth Pastor at New Beginnings House of God
Abdul M. SaafirAbdul M. Saafir
School Bus Driver at JFK TransportationSchool Bus Driver at JFK Transportation