Mauisha Thomas
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I have 7 Years of experience as an LVN working in a skilled nursing settYears2 Years in an acute care setting, 7 Years as a hospice nurse, 3 Years as an inpatient case manager in a managed care setting, 3 year experience as a High-Risk case manager in a managed care setting. 3 Years as a Palliative care nurse.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager
Care Connect MD
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Remote position
Palliative Care Nurse/Case Manager
Care Connect MD
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Under direction of a Registered Nurse Practitioner follow care plan initiated by interdisciplinary team for patients with diseases that may be terminal
- Also, provide disease management for diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes and uncontrolled hypertension
- Provide care coordination with patient's primary care doctors and specialists
- Request for referrals with
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
LVN Field Nurse
Horizon Valley Home Health
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Under the direction of an RN Supervisor, provide skilled nursing services to patients that need wound care, medication management, and education on disease management.
Inpatient Case Manager
Monarch Health Care
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Under the direction of an Rn supervisor and Medical Director, effectively manage telephonically or onsite during their hospitalization to ensure an appropriate level of care is provided for the patient's severity of illness
- Utilize the appropriate tests and diagnostics in the right facilities to facilitate the highest level of care in most efficiently communicate effectively with facility staff and hospitalists to gather clinical information through verbal and written communications, update clinical information in the electronic medical management record system with a treatment plan, objectives, results and next steps
- Document all information accurately.
LVN Inpatient Case Manager and High-risk Case Manager
Regal Medical Group
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Under the direction of an RN supervisor and Medical Director, effectively manage either telephonically or onsite during their hospitalization to ensure an appropriate level of care is provided for the patient's severity of illness
- Utilize the appropriate tests and diagnostics in the right facilities to facilitate the highest level of care most efficiently
- Communicate effectively with facility staff and hospitalists to gather clinical information through verbal and written communications, and update clinical information in the electronic medical management record system with a treatment plan, objectives, results, and next steps
- Document all information accurately.
Lvn Field Nurse/Quality Assurance Nurse/Triage Nurse
Charter Hospice
07.2007 - 12.2014
- Duties varied, under the direction of an RN supervisor, assure compliance with Medical and Medicare guidelines, Triaging patients under the care of hospice services, skilled nursing visits to patients that were terminally ill for pain management, comfort measures, wound care, and medication management.
Lvn Charge Nurse
Life Care Center of Corona
04.2004 - 07.2007
- Under the direction of an Rn Supervisor and Medical Doctor carry out care plans and physician orders, about the care of the residents, and provide skilled nursing and long-term care to the residents, under the LVN scope of practice.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 20 to 20-30 patients per day in 150-bed unit.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Lvn float nurse-Part time
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 06.2005
- Under the direction of a Medical Doctor and Rn supervisor, carry out physician orders administer medication, wound care, blood transfusions, admissions, and assessments
- Float pool, med/Surg, Emergency room, OB, Ortho, Detention Unit
Lvn Charge Nurse
Mt. Rubidoux Convalescent Hospital
06.1999 - 04.2004
- Under the direction of an Rn Supervisor and Medical Doctor, carry out care plans and physician orders, regarding the care of the residents
- Provide skilled nursing and long-term care to the residents, under the LVN scope of practice.
Lvn float nurse-Part time
Hemet Valley Medical Center
04.2002 - 12.2002
- Under the direction of a Medical Doctor and Rn supervisor, carry out physician orders, administer medication, wound care, blood transfusions, admissions, and assessments
- Float pool, med/Surg, Emergency room, OB, Ortho
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Nightingale College
Saltlake City, Utah01.2022
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
San Bernardino, CA04.2001
Skills
- Trained in Inpatient and outpatient case management
- Knowledge of Milliman care guidelines
- Knowledge of ICD 10 codes
- Broad Medical terminology
- Skilled in wound care and management
- Knowledge of compliance reporting
- Problem-solving skills and ability to multitask
- Knowledge of High-Risk Case Management
- Multitasking
- Knowledge of Medi-cal and Medicare guidelines for managed care
- Knowledge of Tertiary transfers
Certification
- Vocational Nurse
- CPR/BLS American Heart Association
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Charity work
- Volunteering at church
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Care Manager
Care Connect MD
11.2022 - Current
Palliative Care Nurse/Case Manager
Care Connect MD
07.2019 - 11.2022
LVN Field Nurse
Horizon Valley Home Health
03.2019 - 01.2020
Inpatient Case Manager
Monarch Health Care
07.2018 - 01.2019
LVN Inpatient Case Manager and High-risk Case Manager
Regal Medical Group
12.2014 - 07.2018
Lvn Field Nurse/Quality Assurance Nurse/Triage Nurse
Charter Hospice
07.2007 - 12.2014
Lvn float nurse-Part time
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 06.2005
Lvn Charge Nurse
Life Care Center of Corona
04.2004 - 07.2007
Lvn float nurse-Part time
Hemet Valley Medical Center
04.2002 - 12.2002
Lvn Charge Nurse
Mt. Rubidoux Convalescent Hospital
06.1999 - 04.2004
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Nightingale College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
- Vocational Nurse
- CPR/BLS American Heart Association
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