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Work History
Education
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Paulite Blaza

Healthcare Professional / LVN
Eastvale,CA
Paulite Blaza

Summary

Qualified, exemplary, empathetic LVN professional with proven track record of clinical excellence in utilization management and patient care. Succeeded in case management by effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes and prevent patient risk. Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills with diverse groups of associates, clientele, and providers within fast-paced environments. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Employed

Private Duty Nurse
03.2023 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Company Overview: (NDA PROHIBITS RELEASE OF INFORMATION)
  • Compassionate, caring, respectful, & appropriate direct patient care as ordered by medical provider(s) & per care-plan, with regular communication between client, permitted family, & IDT to promote healing & recovery, & prevent risk of injury, infection, & readmission
  • Medication Management- daily administration & weekly reconciliation with PCP & Pharmacist
  • Monitor/Assist per care-plan: ADLs, PT/OT, Meal-plan & prep, & feedings (PRN)
  • Assist with transportation, appointment scheduling, & leisurely outdoor physical activities

HealthCare Support Staffing

UM Prior Authorizations Nurse
11.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Maitland, FL
  • Process approx 50-75 PA requests daily utilizing MCG/Medicare/Medi-Cal Guidelines as well as Health Plan, Commercial Plan, & Milliman Criteria
  • Track assigned cases for timely reviews/updates & decisions as reflected in case documentation with requests & reviews of medical records to identify appropriate acute care days & determine recommendation to medical director for appropriate decision
  • Liaison between providers, members, & IDTs, while serving as a resource for Utilization Management & medical providers
  • Identify trends that impact utilization at hospitals during the review process & find resolutions
  • Telecommute/Remote from home position

LA Care Health Plan

UM Nurse Specialist II
09.2017 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Los Angeles, CA
  • Process PDRs for appeals & retro-reviews by thorough review of clinical documentation to confirm medical necessity for IP/OP services (from adm to dc) based on LOC criteria
  • Telephonic/electronic precertification, Concurrent UR, DC planning, & CM for obs, acute care, SNF, AR/SAR, & LTACH stays, & initial AH ER/ED admissions
  • Determine medical necessity for appropriate IP/OP services per medical guidelines, benefit determination, & compliance with state-mandated regulations per Milliman/MCG LOC criteria
  • Assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10, & MS-DRG codes for accurate billing
  • Collaborate with IDTs to coordinate & provide appropriate LOC to meet health needs, ensure proper utilization of health services, & promote cost-effective care
  • Telecommute/Remote from home position

Allstar Health Providers, Inc.

Case Manager, LVN / Previous Intake & Referrals Coordinator
02.2016 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Manage intake, referrals, & staffing of required disciplines
  • 2018 promoted to LVN Case Mgr
  • Submit & process authorization requests for required home health & ancillary services upon discharge & transition
  • Determine medical necessity per criteria guidelines according to respective governing agencies to provide services & concurrent review of present illness & past medical history
  • Prepare & conduct compliance audits as delegated by respective governing agencies to ensure all associated parties meet & maintain guidelines & criteria for designated service periods

Southland Transit, Inc. (STI)

Office/HR/Payroll Manager & Reporting Specialist
07.2015 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Baldwin Park, CA
  • Office administration, human resources, & payroll in a union/non-union environment according to company policies, client contract, & CBA
  • Daily, monthly, & quarterly auditing & reporting
  • Manage compliance, quality improvement, recruitment, new hire processing, & orientations
  • Maintain all personnel files & payroll records
  • Daily time-keeping management, weekly & bi-weekly payroll processing
  • Admin Assistant to the General Manager

Veolia Transdev

Human Resources & Payroll Manager / Previous Data Manager
04.2006 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Los Angeles, CA
  • Office administration, human resources, & payroll in a union/non-union environment according to company policies, client contract, & CBA
  • Daily, monthly, & quarterly auditing & reporting
  • Manage compliance, quality improvement, recruitment, new hire processing, & orientations
  • Maintain all personnel files & payroll records
  • Daily time-keeping management, weekly & bi-weekly payroll processing
  • Admin Assistant to the General Manager

Education

Baldy View ROP
, Ontario, CA

from Vocational Nursing
06-2015

University Overview

Vocational Diploma & Certification in IV/BW

(IV/BW - Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal)

University of Redlands
, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

from Intro To HR Management, Applications & Processes
03-2012

University Overview

Certificate of Course Completion

Tri-Community Adult Education Center
, Covina, CA

from General Education Development
01.2010

University Overview

Successfully earned GED

National Education Center (Bryman)
, Long Beach, CA

from Medical Assisting
01.1992

University Overview

Certificate of Course Completion with Phlebotomy Certification

LBUSD ROP
, Long Beach, CA

from Nurse Assistant & Home Health Aide
01.1990

University Overview

Certificate of Course Completion

Skills

  • Proficient with experience in HR & Payroll (including ADP), as well as in the applications & processes of various software programs and EHR/EMR systems such as: MS Office 365, Google Suite & Office, Cisco, EZ Cap, NextGen, EPIC, Ring Central, Webex, RightFax, E-Time, MS Teams, Zoom
  • Commendable attributes in business administration & office management, including department & project management, with exemplary qualities in diligent leadership, strategic planning, and highly effective in multi-tasking, delegation, & productive organization
  • Intuitive analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
  • Instinctively adaptable in an independent & autonomous role as well as a dependable valued member of a team
  • Goal-oriented and results-driven with the motivation, passion, and determination to always improve and advance
  • Excellent communication & people-skills - verbal & written
  • Extraordinary customer service & rapport-building skills

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Private Duty Nurse

Self-Employed
03.2023 - 04.2024

UM Prior Authorizations Nurse

HealthCare Support Staffing
11.2022 - 02.2023

UM Nurse Specialist II

LA Care Health Plan
09.2017 - 09.2021

Case Manager, LVN / Previous Intake & Referrals Coordinator

Allstar Health Providers, Inc.
02.2016 - 04.2019

Office/HR/Payroll Manager & Reporting Specialist

Southland Transit, Inc. (STI)
07.2015 - 07.2016

Human Resources & Payroll Manager / Previous Data Manager

Veolia Transdev
04.2006 - 08.2013

Baldy View ROP

from Vocational Nursing

University of Redlands

from Intro To HR Management, Applications & Processes

Tri-Community Adult Education Center

from General Education Development

National Education Center (Bryman)

from Medical Assisting

LBUSD ROP

from Nurse Assistant & Home Health Aide
Paulite BlazaHealthcare Professional / LVN