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LORRAINE ALYSE MEDINA

Highland,CA

Summary


Healthcare professional prepared for outpatient nursing roles and responsibilities. Successfully managed patient care and contributed to cohesive team environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN-Shift Care On Call

The Vine Home Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.

Outpatient Nurse Case Manager

Regal Medical Group
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Review of high colume cases to determine if criteria is met for outpatient disease management.
  • Reduced emergency department visits by educating patients on self-care strategies and disease management techniques.
  • Managed chronic conditions effectively under physician supervision using evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Developed strong professional relationships with community organizations enabling resource referrals and support services for patients in need.
  • Facilitated open communication channels among healthcare teams ensuring all relevant information is shared and discussed to make the best decisions for patient care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Present cases in ICT meetings with providers and interdisciplinary team to determine best quality care for members.

Specialist-Cancellation Unit

Regal Medical Group
03.2018 - 01.2025
  • Reviews medical records, treatment plans, and insurance coverage to determine appropriate levels of care.
  • Maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues to promote an effective working environment.
  • Conducted regular audits of medical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Processes a high volume of referrals that require cancellation or dismissal with the correct procedures and policies to ensure turnaround time.
  • Reviews primary and secondary insurance requests to determine responsibility for referral requests.
  • Trains new employees and is resourceful to all departments that require training.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Medical Assistant/ Office Manager

Mazna Ahmad MD Inc.
10.2016 - 03.2018
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of medical assistants; monitored workflow to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding administrative or clinical services rendered by the team of medical assistants.

Nursing Clinical Externship

01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patient needs or responding to emergent situations.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and ambulation.
  • Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical exams.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing -

American Career College
Ontario, Ca
11.2024

MEDICAL ASSISTANT -

Concorde Career Institute
San Bernardino, Ca
12.2016

GENERAL EDUCATION -

CAJON HIGH SCHOOL
San Bernardino, Ca
06.2009

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient safety
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Bilingual

Certification

Licensed Vocational Nurse- Issuance Date January 3, 2025

CPR Certified

COVID Hazmat Certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

LVN-Shift Care On Call

The Vine Home Health
01.2025 - Current

Outpatient Nurse Case Manager

Regal Medical Group
01.2025 - Current

Nursing Clinical Externship

01.2023 - 10.2024

Specialist-Cancellation Unit

Regal Medical Group
03.2018 - 01.2025

Medical Assistant/ Office Manager

Mazna Ahmad MD Inc.
10.2016 - 03.2018

MEDICAL ASSISTANT -

Concorde Career Institute

GENERAL EDUCATION -

CAJON HIGH SCHOOL

Licensed Vocational Nursing -

American Career College