Michelle Lacson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Director of Case Management
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
05.2023 - Current
- Participated in committees focused on improving overall quality of care while controlling costs.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families related to case management services provided.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings regarding complex cases requiring additional support or guidance.
Inpatient Case Manager
Kindred Hospital Paramount
Paramount, California
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Facilitated the development of individualized care plans for inpatients.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, policies and procedures related to inpatient services.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient needs were met.
- Participated in case conferences, team meetings and other interdisciplinary activities to discuss patient care issues.
Med/Surg Telemetry Staff RN
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
Wilmington, California
11.2015 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of professional nursing within an assigned area or departmental setting.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing treatments.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University College of Nursing
Angeles City, Philippines 04-2000
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Utilization Management
- Quality Management
- Quality Improvement
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
Timeline
Interim Director of Case Management
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
05.2023 - Current
Inpatient Case Manager
Kindred Hospital Paramount
05.2021 - 04.2023
Med/Surg Telemetry Staff RN
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital
11.2015 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University College of Nursing