Maria Agosto
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Licensed Practical nurse with 29 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in Skilled nursing Facility settings .
Committed professional well-versed in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate interventions and programs. Skilled in creating and maintaining accurate patient records and medical documentation. Creates positive, collaborative working environment with colleagues and other healthcare providers to support delivery of optimal patient care . Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Case Manager
CareOne East Brunswick
02.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine
Nurse
Reformed Church Home
10.2001 - 02.2002
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Presbyterian Homes
09.1994 - 10.2001
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
Education
Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
Middlesex County Vocational School East Brunswick
East Brunswick, NJ06.1994
Skills
- Case Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Medical History
- Patient Assessments
- Care Planning
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Records Management
- Medicare Compliance
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Utilization Management
- Patient Observation
- Managed Care
- Administration and Reporting
Certification
- BLS/ CPR certified [Current )
Additional Information
Provide timely clinical updates weekly or as requested to various Insurance companies.
ICD10 coding
Oversee completion of MDS assessments.
Collect documentation for ADR reviews
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Case Manager
CareOne East Brunswick
02.2002 - Current
Nurse
Reformed Church Home
10.2001 - 02.2002
Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse
Presbyterian Homes
09.1994 - 10.2001
Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
Middlesex County Vocational School East Brunswick