Lori Cevallos
Lynbrook,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of healthcare experience, including more than 5 years specializing in case management. Expertise in managing complex patient populations across diverse settings such as palliative care, home health, emergency medicine, and long-term care, complemented by a year of leadership experience in acute detox as a night shift RN. Bilingual with strong advocacy skills and a proven track record in interdisciplinary team collaboration, care transitions, and patient education. Actively seeking remote or hybrid opportunities in RN Case Management, Utilization Review, or Care Coordination to continue making a meaningful impact on patient health outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Management Nurse
Optum
03.2020 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized care plans for complex patient populations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address medical, functional, and social barriers to optimal care
- Coordinate care transitions between healthcare settings and facilitate communication with PCPs and specialists
- Assess patient needs for community resources and coordinate appropriate referrals and services
- Provide patient and family education on health maintenance, disease management, and care plan adherence
- Remote
Acute detox registered nurse – night shift lead
Ascendant New York
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Full-time
Healthfirst
01.2013 - 02.2019
- Assessed patient in his/her home to determine need for clinical/medical intervention.
- Developed plan of care with the intention of keeping patient safe at home.
- Supervised private duty nurses
- Patient and staff education
- Completed required paperwork and documentation.
- Translated assessments into written reports.
- Entered documentation/PHI into various electronic systems including: SHP EMR, DELTA, MACCESS, Right Fax.
- Remote
Home Care Registered Nurse
family care
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed complex patient care in home environments with focus on quality of life improvement
- Completed OASIS assessments, care plans, and certification documentation for Medicare/Medicaid patients
- Performed advanced wound care and dressing changes while monitoring healing progress
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective discharge planning and community referrals
- On-site
Staff Nurse
BRONX-LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTER - FULTON DIVISION
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Provided acute care in Level II Trauma Center for adult patients with critical injuries and complex conditions
- Managed advanced life support interventions including ventilator care, central line maintenance, and cardiac monitoring
- Interpreted laboratory data, cardiac rhythms, and assisted with invasive bedside procedures
- Provided crisis counseling to families and collaborated on discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams
- On-site
Education
Associate degree - nursing
NY01.2007
Skills
- Medical Case Management
- Acute alcohol/drugs detox
- Spanish
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Case Management Nurse
Optum
03.2020 - Current
Acute detox registered nurse – night shift lead
Ascendant New York
02.2019 - 02.2020
Healthfirst
01.2013 - 02.2019
Home Care Registered Nurse
family care
01.2010 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse
BRONX-LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTER - FULTON DIVISION
08.2007 - 07.2010