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
Corona, CA
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
Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach, CA
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, AZ07.2021
Bachelors In Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA12.1999
Skills
Patient Assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
ICD-10
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Organised, flexible and able to prioritise effectively
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