Seeking am opportunity as a Licensed Vocational Nurse where I can be a patient advocate and uphold the highest standards of nursing care.
Provide home health visits to patients requiring skilled nursing care, as ordered by their physician. Treat wounds, administer medications, provide patient education, post operation follow up and care, inform physician and care team of any significant changes in health status.
Lead a team of Health Program Specialists in the Population Health Management department who reviewed, revised, and implemented health care policies and contracts related to Covered California's mission.
Responsible for the daily operations of the Allied Health
Services at California City Correctional Facility. Provide supervision to staff in Medical Records, Medical Warehouse, Laboratory, Radiology as well as oversee compliance of environment of care to meet standards for Health Care Access, Office of Inspector General, Inmate Medical Services Policies and Procedures, and the Department of Public Health. Maintain oversight of the Medical Services Dashboard and the Medical Scheduling Registry for areas of responsibility to ensure compliance.
Served as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army Reserve Health Care services, providing planning and management of various missions. Performed as an LVN on medical missions and worked in different patient care settings. Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (2004-2006) where I was responsible for the Health Assessment team composed of several health care disciplines servicing outgoing and incoming Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians.
Provided skilled nursing care in a home setting to a pediatric patient who required G-tube feedings, suctioning, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, range of motion exercises, hoyer lift tranfers and family education regarding disease process.
Home health care to pediatric and adult patients who required skilled nursing care. Followed patient care plans, administered medications via ordered routes, performed wound care, completed body assessments, monitored vital signs, and reported significant findings to physician and care team.
As part of the Quality Management Unit, evaluate program deficiencies and take appropriate actions to ensure compliance is met to standard through analyzing, evaluating and reporting performances to internal stakeholders, promote improvements in access to care, quality of care, continuity of care, appropriate utilization of services and cost effectiveness. Make recommendations to management for continuous health care delivery improvement. Gather, analyze and organize data related to the Mental Health Services Delivery System. Assist in planning, conducting and evaluating mental health programs and make recommendations in order to adhere to department regulations, policies and procedures.
Charge Nurse at Skilled Nursing Facility specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. Responsible for carrying out orders of physicians, coordinated care with other disciplines, interacted and established effective communication with family and care takers of patients. Provided guidance and supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants. Prepared accurate nursing notes and reports.
Monitored existing contracts and established new contracts for the Medical Department for Specialty Services needed for Inmate Patient care. Acted as a liaison between providers, Contract Headquarters and California State Prison- Los Angeles County. Worked independently to canvas for specialty providers and Registry staff. Prepare monthly status reports on current contracts. Developed and conducted training on contract monitoring and management.
Provided direct medical care to inmates patients while maintaining custody as a Peace Officer. Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physicians. Coordinated inmate/patient care. Responded to emergencies and provided triage and nursing care to inmate/patients as needed. Knowledgeable of fundamentals of nursing care, medical terminology, wound care, and the use of medical equipment.