Lana Lejarza
Houston,Tx
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology/Hematology Nurse Navigator
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
07.2018 - Current
- Primary role is the scheduling of new referral using clinical/nursing knowledge (triaging) and the Heme/Onc guidelines
- As well as, gathering and reviewing all necessary exams and pertinent clinical information on new patients to help decide how quickly the patient must be seen by the physician
- Responsible for the weekly IDT report of new Oncology patients that are reviewed by physicians at the weekly meetings
- Responsible for weekly reporting of consult availability and counts of new patients as well as physician referrals.
CHF Nurse Navigator
CHI St. Luke’s Hospital- CHF education
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Provide initial care coordination, ongoing care coordination, and coordinate and execute nursing navigator responsibilities
- These are serving as a clinical expert to help patients and families “navigate” the healthcare system and insurance process
- Assist in development and performance of specialty services, educational activities, program evaluation and outcome research
- The bulk of my work is educating CHF patients
- Work with physicians, clinical staff and community and advocacy groups to enhance coordination of patient care across the continuum
- Oversee patient care delivery to maximize patient/ family/ physician satisfaction
- Act as an advocate for patients and family members.
School Nurse
Lamar High School
08.2012 - 03.2015
- First Aid and Emergency situations, Triaging students, Special procedures for student-cath, tube feeding , daily reports, AED checks and monitoring, medication administration, attending ARD meetings, initializing worker’s compensation for injured employees, registration of students/verifying immunizations, referrals to CIS
Health Science Instructor
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Teaching Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Health Science II Practicum, and Independent Student Mentorship
Health Science Technology Instructor
Eastwood Academy
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Teaching Principles of Health Science Technology and filled role as temporary school nurse.
Cardiology RN
KELSEY SEYBOLD CLINIC
05.2006 - 08.2010
- As designated by the K.S.C
- Cardiology Department, I monitored PT/INR values, triaged and educated patients, adjusting Coumadin accordingly
- I also helped with a Coumadin Genetic Research study conducted by St Luke’s.
Clinical Station/Desk Nurse
KELSEY SEYBOLD CLINIC
01.2003 - 05.2006
- Worked with Dr
- Rashid on lipid and hypertension studies
- Assisted Dr
- Rashid and Dr
- Sedighi with patients in a clinical setting in Cardiology Department
- This included: Triaging patients (answering phones/walk ins), setting up hospital procedures, tests, and appointments, reviewing tests, refills, assisting with testing and preparing charts, and obtaining insurance approvals.
Coding
08.2000 - 12.2002
- While attending school full-time, I served as Clinical Nurse in dept
- Of Cardiology Coding and Reimbursement.
Clinical Station/Desk Nurse
Dr. Lozano
07.1996 - 08.2000
- This included: Triaging patients (answering phones/walk ins), setting up hospital procedures, tests, and appointments, reviewing tests, refills, assisting with testing and preparing charts, and obtaining insurance approvals
Education
Master of Educational Leadership -
St Thomas University
08.2014
Alternative Teaching Certification in Health Science Technology -
Lamar University
05.2011
B.S.N. -
UTMB
12.2009
R.N. -
San Jacinto College
12.2002
L.V.N. -
Houston Community College
08.1995
Skills
- Team player
- Tolerance
- Adaptability
- Kindness
- Compassion
- Effective interpersonal
- Communication
- Organizational and analytical skills
Certification
- Oncology Nurse Navigator Certification, 2021
- Certified in Anticoagulation Management, University of Southern Indiana
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education - 02/2013
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - 04/2010
- Dean’s Academic Achievement Fall 2009 at UTMB
Professionaloverview
Experienced, Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in ambulatory/outpatient care specifically in Cardiology, Oncology, and patient education.
Personal Information
Title: R.N., BSN, M.Ed., ONN-CG
Timeline
Oncology/Hematology Nurse Navigator
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
07.2018 - Current
CHF Nurse Navigator
CHI St. Luke’s Hospital- CHF education
03.2015 - 07.2018
School Nurse
Lamar High School
08.2012 - 03.2015
Health Science Instructor
08.2011 - 08.2012
Health Science Technology Instructor
Eastwood Academy
08.2010 - 08.2011
Cardiology RN
KELSEY SEYBOLD CLINIC
05.2006 - 08.2010
Clinical Station/Desk Nurse
KELSEY SEYBOLD CLINIC
01.2003 - 05.2006
Coding
08.2000 - 12.2002
Clinical Station/Desk Nurse
Dr. Lozano
07.1996 - 08.2000
Master of Educational Leadership -
St Thomas University
Alternative Teaching Certification in Health Science Technology -
Lamar University
B.S.N. -
UTMB
R.N. -
San Jacinto College
L.V.N. -
Houston Community College
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