Paula Macanas
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Manager
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
08.1998 - 06.2012
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Case Manager
Addis Healthcare
01.1991 - 08.1998
RN Case Manager & Supervisor
Solano County HomeHealth
01.1991 - 02.1995
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Hillcrest HomeHealth
12.1988 - 12.1990
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
Education
BSN
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBusiness And Managerial Economics
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDBusiness And Managerial Economics
BYU Hawaii
La'ie, HIRegistered Nurse - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake Nursing School
Baton Rouge, LA12.1970
Skills
- Team-Building Activities
- Focus Group Management
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Training Manuals and Materials
- Coaching and Development
- Innovative Training Approaches
- Individualized Instruction
- Orientation Procedures
- Interpersonal Communication
- Facilitate Group Discussions
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Retired RN
I have been a retired individual after working in the medical field as an RN for 42 years. I was an Officer in the USAF for 2 years early in my Nursing Career. I have a strong work ethic having been a team player, team builder, with strengths including organizational behavior, team education, and team analysis to build individual strengths. I look forward to working in a new occupational endeavor, to experience and build a new career.
Timeline
RN Manager
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
08.1998 - 06.2012
RN Case Manager
Addis Healthcare
01.1991 - 08.1998
RN Case Manager & Supervisor
Solano County HomeHealth
01.1991 - 02.1995
Home Health RN Case Manager
Hillcrest HomeHealth
12.1988 - 12.1990
BSN
University of Phoenix
Business And Managerial Economics
Bowie State University
Business And Managerial Economics
BYU Hawaii
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake Nursing School
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