Jennifer Gutierrez
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Patient focused professional with experience assessing residents, providing optimal patient care and managing resulting data. Effective at training and monitoring staff work to deliver consistent, reliable results. Collaborates effectively at all levels to help patients get optimal care. Focused on applying strong research skills toward improving data management, organization and reporting. Able to learn new systems, processes and procedures quickly to maximize contributions and obtain goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Case Management - Care Coordinator
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Ensure consistent application of the utilization review process for effective utilization of resources
- Referral coordination
- Ensure timely and appropriate processing of managed care referrals to meet specific healthcare criteria in a cost-effective manner utilizing available resources
- Managed resident admissions and discharge and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies and hospice based on resident and family needs, preferences and resources.
MDS Coordinator
Mission Hills Post Acute Care
San Diego, CA
05.2017 - Current
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Analyzed clinical data using statistical tools to identify informational trends.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Pursued opportunities to optimize patient care, improve outcomes and optimize performance of nursing team members.
Admission Nurse / Charge Nurse
El Dorado Care Center
El Cajon, CA
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
08-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Math & Science
Southwestern College
06.2020
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Kaplan College - San Diego
06.2009
Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Supervision & Leadership
- Care Planning
- Data Management
- Training & Development
- Attention to Detail
- Healthcare operations
- Care Coordination
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Case Management
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification - 2018
Timeline
Inpatient Case Management - Care Coordinator
Sharp Healthcare
06.2017 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Mission Hills Post Acute Care
05.2017 - Current
Admission Nurse / Charge Nurse
El Dorado Care Center
04.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Math & Science
Southwestern College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Kaplan College - San Diego