Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Lori Oberon

Claremont,California

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager of Case Management

Kaiser Permenente-Ontario
Ontario, CA
12.2012 - 09.2023
  • Provide direct supervision to Inpatient and Emergency.
  • Provide eduction and oversight on MCR/MCL rules, regulations ,appropriate pt care and settings.
  • Actively participated in utilization review activities such as concurrent review, discharge planning and pre-authorization requests.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive case management program to ensure the delivery of quality care.
  • Reviewed medical records for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of documentation related to case management services.
  • Supervised RN with license placed on probation by the BRN.

Accomplishments: Decreased the number of non member admits from over 19% to less than 5%. Decreased the MFA costs to the organization

Acting Director and Consultant to Care Mngmt

Queen of the Valley Hospital
West Covina, CA
02.2009 - 11.2012
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.

Director of Care Coordination

CVHP-Foothill Presbyterian
Glendora, CA
04.2001 - 11.2012
  • Implemented initiatives designed to improve efficiency in providing quality patient care services.
  • Analyzed data collected from surveys conducted on patients' satisfaction levels with their care experience.
  • Ensured that all Care Department personnel are up-to-date on current healthcare trends by providing ongoing education opportunities.
  • Served as liaison between resident, family, physician and other health care providers.

UM Supervisor for Managed Care

Medical Pathways IPA
Irwindale, CA
09.2001 - 04.2004
  • Provide oversight of Catastrophic CM
  • Collaborate with Medical Director in reviewing and decision making process in regards to appropriate
  • healthcare services.

Other Management Positions Held

Administrator/Director of Home Health

  • Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.-Beverly Enterprise., Pacific Homes, NSI

Methodist Hospital of Southern Calif

Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Arcadia, CA
1979 - 2010
  • Staff nurse Med/Surg unit/Oncology/OB,Pediatrics
  • ER Admitting Coordination/Case Manager
  • Discharge Planner,Weekend CM

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
06-1978

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Care Coordination
  • Utilization Management
  • Discharge Planning
  • Effective customer communication
  • Written Communication
  • Time management abilities

Certification

  • State of California,Board of Registerd Nursing #328392
  • Public Health Certificate #37705

Affiliations

  • Member of NICM, and ACMA-2008-2022
  • Board Member ACMA 2018-2022
  • Board Member for Special Olympics San Gabriel Valley 2009-2024

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as Woman of Achievment 2008 ,
  • Honored as Outstanding Woman Leader by CVHP,County of LA and YWCA
  • Whos who in Professional Women 2011
  • Received Hanahan Award from Special Olympics for service and dedication 2012

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager of Case Management

Kaiser Permenente-Ontario
12.2012 - 09.2023

Acting Director and Consultant to Care Mngmt

Queen of the Valley Hospital
02.2009 - 11.2012

UM Supervisor for Managed Care

Medical Pathways IPA
09.2001 - 04.2004

Director of Care Coordination

CVHP-Foothill Presbyterian
04.2001 - 11.2012

Methodist Hospital of Southern Calif

Arcadia Methodist Hospital
1979 - 2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Lori Oberon