Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Michelle Suzara

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Accomplished Home Health RN Case Manager at Kaiser Permanente, adept in patient assessments and strong clinical judgment. Demonstrated success in reducing hospital readmissions and enhancing medication adherence through innovative care and education. Skilled in advanced wound care and efficient caseload management, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health RN Case Manager

Kaiser Permanente
11.2002 - Current
  • Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
  • Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
  • Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.

Registered Nurse

Optum
11.2001 - Current
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
12.2000 - 07.2005
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Master Of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
07.2021

Bachelors In Nursing -

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
11.2019

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
12.1999

Skills

Patient Assessments

Accomplishments

2-time Nursing Daisy Awardee

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
  • Certified Public Health Nurse

Languages

Tagalog

Timeline

Home Health RN Case Manager

Kaiser Permanente
11.2002 - Current

Registered Nurse

Optum
11.2001 - Current

Registered Nurse

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
12.2000 - 07.2005

Master Of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Bachelors In Nursing -

University of Phoenix

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Cerritos College
Michelle Suzara