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LORRAINE ALYSE MEDINA

Highland,CA

Summary

Compassionate nurse with hands-on clinical experience gained during studies. Skilled in patient care, including vital sign monitoring and medication administration, while maintaining focus on delivering empathetic service. Proven ability to demonstrating strong communication skills and commitment to patient well-being. As a current Prior Authorization Specialist with a career spent handling various administrative responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Bilingual individual dedicated to finding solutions to issues and obtaining prior authorization information for patients. Ready to tackle new challenges in an office-based environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN-Shift Care Per Diem

The Vine Home Health
Burbank, CA
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.

Specialist-Cancellation Unit

Regal Medical Group
San Bernardino, Ca
03.2018 - Current
  • 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.

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.

Medical Assistant/ Office Manager

Mazna Ahmad MD Inc.
Loma Linda, Ca
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.

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

  • Basic nursing care
  • Patient referrals
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Medical terminology
  • Clinical risk assessment
  • Direct patient care
  • Bilingual
  • Patient advocacy

Certification

Licensed Vocational Nurse- Issuance Date January 3, 2025

CPR Certified

COVID Hazmat Certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

LVN-Shift Care Per Diem

The Vine Home Health
01.2025 - Current

Nursing Clinical Externship

01.2023 - 10.2024

Specialist-Cancellation Unit

Regal Medical Group
03.2018 - Current

Medical Assistant/ Office Manager

Mazna Ahmad MD Inc.
10.2016 - 03.2018

Licensed Vocational Nursing -

American Career College

MEDICAL ASSISTANT -

Concorde Career Institute

GENERAL EDUCATION -

CAJON HIGH SCHOOL

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