Lina Billups
Spokane,WA
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management. Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Providence VNA
01.2015 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Staffing Network
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment for patients through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Stroke
PIH
01.2005 - 05.2013
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Cerritos Community College
Norwalk, CA12.2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Norwalk High School
Norwalk, CA06.1998
Skills
- Electronic Documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Medication management
- Patient assessments/management
- Home care management
- Strong clinical assessment/judgment
- Student/new employee precepting
- Care plan development
- Patient advocacy
- Medical assessment
Certification
- Washington State Nursing License, RN# 60327379, 03/29/25
- Basic Life Support, 04/2025
Accomplishments
Nominated for "Values in Action Award" in 2023-24
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Providence VNA
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
Medical Staffing Network
10.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Stroke
PIH
01.2005 - 05.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Norwalk High School
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Cerritos Community College
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