Jovita Aguilar
Lawrenceville
Summary
Dynamic healthcare manager with extensive experience at M & S Homecare Services, excelling in staff training and quality control. Proven track record in strategic planning and policy implementation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Recognized for leadership in delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing team performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Grateful Care Services
Duluth
02.2024 - Current
- Manages Nurses and Caregivers training on a part-time basis.
- Ensure compliance with DCH healthcare regulations and standards.
- Admits clients into the system that were approved by Source and CCSP State Programs, complete necessary documentation, and explain care regimen to family members.
- Ensures accurate patient records and documentation.
- Train and prepare caregivers in their jobs to deliver the highest quality home-based care.
Nurse Manager / Adviser
M & S Homecare Services
Duluth
05.2015 - 02.2025
- Knows the philosophies, purposes, policies and standards of the Home Health and Nursing Services, implementations of Home Health Aides, and purpose of the services afforded to approved clients.
- Assisted in admitting approved clients, assesses the client's physical and emotional status, home environment, safety factors, family or house member's ability to assist with care and needs of the client.
- Formulated service care plan for aides with goals indicated to implement the correct procedures to attain those goals.
- Participated in recruitment and selection of nurses.
- Managed homecare nurses, audited admissions, reassessments, and supervision submitted by nurses. Recommended appropriate changes.
- Assumed responsibility for orientation/ training of new health aids and annual in-service programs as required by DCH.
- Coordinated with operation department.
- Ensuring nurses adhere to DC regulations H guidelines and standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations.
- Assisted in implementing policies and procedures.
- Received 'Star Mentor Award' for providing education, training nurses and caregivers to deliver highest quality to meet all required guidelines in homecare.
Staff Nurse - Medical/ Cardiac, Renal and Telemetry Unit
Gwinnett Medical Center (now Northside Gwinnett Hospital)
Lawrenceville
01.1998 - 01.2012
- Provided care with patients with cardiac, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and renal problems.
- Provided care for patients who were on hemodialysis and/ or peritoneal dialysis, cardiac catheterization, stent, TEE, DIMPS, pacemaker, and AICD implantation.
- Functional in providing care and educating patients undergoing procedures in AV-graft, vascular catheter, and Tenchoff insertion.
- Worked closely with cardiologists, nephrologists, and hospitalists to discuss and identify patients' problems.
- Frequently served as charge nurse on a 35 beds medical/telemetry/renal.
Staff Nurse, Medical Telemetry Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Consistently monitored patients with acute and chronic cardiac diseases for arrythmia.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients undergoing cardiac procedures such as CABG, Stress Test, AICD, Pacemaker, and/ or Stent.
Staff Nurse, Medical/Post-Surgical Vascular Unit
St. Joseph Hospital
Atlanta
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Step-down unit for post-surgical patients who underwent AAA, angioplasty and stenting, carotid endarterectomy, and femoral bypass.
- Efficiently educated patients for pre and post-surgical vascular procedures, and discharge planning.
- Served as charge nurse on 25 beds Vascular floor.
PRN Home Health / Mental Health Nursing
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Provided professional nursing care to patients following discharge care from the hospital.
- Provided assessment, wound and incision care and IV administration.
- Educated patients/caregivers with dietary and nutritional needs or restrictions as well as home safety issues.
- Served as Mental Health Nurse in adult unit for Georgia Mental Hospital.
Staff Nurse, Medical/Oncology Unit
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Provided medical care to patients with HIV and cancer patients.
- Conducted chemotherapy to numerous types of cancer problems.
- Provided assistance and emotional support to families and patients.
- Collaborated with other cancer care providers and team members in providing care.
Education
Master - Business Administration
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ01.2012
Master - Healthcare Administration
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE01.2008
Associate - Nursing
Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA01.1987
Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
Manila, Philippines01.1968
Skills
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Patient Care
- MS Office
- Quality Control
- Staff Training
- Performance Management
- Policy Implementation
- Clinical Documentation
- Team Management
Affiliations
- Philippine Nurses Association of Georgia, Member
- Filipino American Association of Greater Atlanta, Cultural Chair
- Community Reach - Health and Wellness in Labrador Rural Areas
- Medical Mission to the Philippines with Filipino Medical Teams
- Labrador Group of Professionals, Adviser
Certification
- Georgia Board of Nursing Licensure, 12/2027
- BCLS, 12/2025
References
On request only
Projects
Strategic audit of a company in the Philippines, focusing on sustainable business model development Research on 'The challenges of Healthcare Leadership in the 21st Century' Professional Practicum on Emergency Department to Unit Transfer Process 'Hand-off Communication'
Languages
- Tagalog
- English
Personal Information
Title: Healthcare Management Professional
Timeline
Manager
Grateful Care Services
02.2024 - Current
Nurse Manager / Adviser
M & S Homecare Services
05.2015 - 02.2025
Staff Nurse - Medical/ Cardiac, Renal and Telemetry Unit
Gwinnett Medical Center (now Northside Gwinnett Hospital)
01.1998 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse, Medical Telemetry Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998
Staff Nurse, Medical/Post-Surgical Vascular Unit
St. Joseph Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1998
PRN Home Health / Mental Health Nursing
01.1992 - 01.1997
Staff Nurse, Medical/Oncology Unit
Piedmont Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1992
Master - Business Administration
Argosy University
Master - Healthcare Administration
Bellevue University
Associate - Nursing
Perimeter College
Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
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