Pediatric care professional with extensive experience in case management, focusing on delivering comprehensive patient care and supporting families. Proven track record of facilitating seamless care coordination and fostering positive outcomes. Known for team collaboration, adaptability, and patient-centered approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Case Manager
Whitter Hospital Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Streamlined case management processes by maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient information.
Fostered a collaborative work environment among team members, promoting knowledge-sharing and professional growth.
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for pediatric patients.
Facilitated effective communication with insurance companies, advocating for appropriate coverage of necessary medical treatments and services.
Industrial Nurse
Gruma Corporation Mission Foods
07.2018 - 06.2021
Treating and providing professional nursing care to employees injured or ill, servicing the employees in the production departments from three shifts totaling around 800 employees, and advocating for employee safety in the industrial setting
To monitor injured employee’s condition and/or vital signs, to prepare and maintain clinical records of treatment and care of employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, coordinating of Biometric Screening and Health Fairs, and to perform workers compensation case management
Coordinated emergency response efforts during industrial accidents, ensuring timely medical care for affected employees.
Wellness Nurse/Med Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
12.2017 - 07.2018
Management of Care for residents in our community of 80, serving as a liaison between physicians, families, and laboratories
Providing skilled care such as assessment of care/needs, wound care, administering medications to residents
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Intake/Patient Care Coordinator
Faith and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.
02.2012 - 11.2017
Coordinating the transition of care from hospitals to medical facilities or home
Provided an elaborate explanation of Hospice benefits to patients and families
Responsible for duties such as ordering DME, medication, and arranging RN visit for initial evaluation
Management of Care for patients, served as a liaison between nurses, physicians, medical offices, pharmacist, laboratories and field staff
Expert with DeVero software
Patient home visits, nursing assessment and interventions done including vital signs, medication management, and procedures such as pleurx draining
Served as an assistant to Director of nursing with the following duties: ICD-10 coding, exportation of HIS assessment/discharge assessments, submitting HIS to NGS in a timely and efficient manner
Case Manager
Dependable Home Health, Inc.
10.2009 - 02.2012
Case Manager, including coordination of care for patients; knowledge of Visitrack software, prepared documentation such as: Plan of care (485), nursing notes, physician orders, monthly patient summaries
Assisted Field RN’s with patient visit and instructed field staff on proper documentation methods
Patient home visits, vital signs, comprehensive assessment, and experience with wound care (wound VACS)
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Certified Nurse Assistant/Medical Assistant
Sadhana Kamath, MD
07.2008 - 09.2009
Back office, Patient Care, Vital Signs, Filling Charts, Faxed Prescriptions and Refill Request to pharmacy for our patients
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
ACLS/BLS provider & PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT -
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
05-2023
LICENSED VOCATIONal NURSE -
ANTELOPE VALLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE
08.2009
Skills
Family-centered care
HIPAA compliance
Patient counseling professional
Palliative care awareness
Patient assessment/intervention
Patient health and wellness care
Acute care expertise
Workmans comp case management
Coordination of health events
References
Excellent references available upon request.
Certificate of Recognition
Certificate of outstanding dedication for ensuring the highest quality of patient care and safety.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric Case Manager
Whitter Hospital Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Industrial Nurse
Gruma Corporation Mission Foods
07.2018 - 06.2021
Wellness Nurse/Med Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
12.2017 - 07.2018
Intake/Patient Care Coordinator
Faith and Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.
02.2012 - 11.2017
Case Manager
Dependable Home Health, Inc.
10.2009 - 02.2012
Certified Nurse Assistant/Medical Assistant
Sadhana Kamath, MD
07.2008 - 09.2009
LICENSED VOCATIONal NURSE -
ANTELOPE VALLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE
ACLS/BLS provider & PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT -
Regional Director of Pharmacy at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center – Sentara Careplex Hospital – Sentara Obici Hospital – Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterRegional Director of Pharmacy at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center – Sentara Careplex Hospital – Sentara Obici Hospital – Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
NA at Norwegian Christian Home & Health Center, Kings County Hospital Center, Four Seasons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond University Medical CenterNA at Norwegian Christian Home & Health Center, Kings County Hospital Center, Four Seasons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond University Medical Center
Staff RN at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center and Westgate Medical CenterStaff RN at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center and Westgate Medical Center