Ronnie Palache
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
To work for a company who can capitalize on my expertise in patient care with experience in Psychiatric Mental Health and Medication Management.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC
Synchronous Health bought by Thrive Works
Remote
06.2024 - Current
- Telepsychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Caring for patients in the behavioral health clinics at rural, underserved Adventist Hospital Ukiah, Ca. and Adventist Hospital Clearlake, Ca. Utilizing practice-based, evidence-based and clinical efficiencies involving psychopharmacology management.
- Utilizing Cerner EMR. All levels and ages of care.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
FNP-C
Providence Express Care Virtual
Remote
10.2019 - 12.2023
- 100% virtual position. Practicing Family Medicine Urgent Care covering all ages. Diagnosing and prescribing medications via utilization of Epic EMR. Incorporating my PMHNP-BC in mental health issues and diagnoses.
FNP-C
St. Johns Hospital and Health Center-Santa Monica, CA
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Pioneering Providence Health Care launching “Health Express Care at Home”. Providing care for non- acute ailments and services (travel medicine, physicals) in the comfort of the patient’s home, office, or hotel. Utilizing EPIC EMR.
Palliative Care
Medical Doctors Group at St. Johns Hospital –Santa Monica, CA
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Community based palliative care in skilled nursing facilities and patient homes to treat palliatively and transition onto hospice care if necessary. Use of traditional medicine as well as alternative medicine approaches to comfort care. Communication and education to patient and family about diagnoses, patient plans and goals, as well as discussion concerning death and dying. Utilizing EPIC EMR.
Minute Clinic (CVS/Caremark)
07.2012 - 07.2016
- Primary care/Retail Healthcare in the role of Nurse Practitioner diagnosing and prescribing various conditions for walk-in patients. Using diagnostics for accurate diagnosis. Physicals performed as well as administering immunizations. Average 20-25 patients per day. Performs remote diagnostic exams via telemedicine. Preceptor for nurse practitioner students from various universities (UCLA NP program, Chamberlain College NP program). Utilizing EPIC EMR.
FNP -C
Westminster Clinic
Thousand Oaks, California
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Volunteer position serving the uninsured and homeless with various diagnoses. Medication dispensed, education, and follow up given in this Wednesday night clinic.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Skirball Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Encino, California
10.2012 - 01.2012
- -Weekend hospice visits for on call cases. Pain management and psycho social issues addressed in Jewish Home for the Aging as well as visits throughout Los Angeles in patient’s homes and senior facilities.
Case Management- Certified Case Manager
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Woodland Hills, California
06.2006 - 10.2011
- -Catastrophic Case Management for Blue Cross Members. Case management includes case facilitation for chronic disease, acute illness, home health and hospice patients. Discharge planning is accomplished utilizing collaborative practice with hospital discharge planners to implement insurance plan for best possible outcomes.
RN, CHPN, Case Manager
Vitas Innovative Hospice
Encino, California
03.2004 - 05.2006
- -RN Case Manager for hospice in homes, hospital and LTCF on routine, continuous, or inpatient level of care.
- -Coordinates individualized plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team at weekly meetings. Presents case studies on new admissions, discusses plan of care for existing patients, and identifies potential bereavement risks related to expired patients.
- -Performs complete physical and psycho-social assessment at each visit. Assures that appropriate DME, medications, supplies and nursing medical interventions are provided to patients at all times.
- -Provides extensive education to patients, families, and caregivers at each visit regarding end of life care, disease processes, and appropriate use of medications to palliate symptoms.
- -Performs all basic nursing skills in homes and inpatient settings including IV/SQ care with continuous infusion pumps, medication administration, wound care, and ongoing communication with MD regarding symptom management.
RN, CHPN, Case Manager
Trinity Care Hospice
Van Nuys, California
05.2002 - 03.2004
- -RN Case Manager for hospice in homes, hospital and LTCF on routine, continuous, or inpatient level of care.
- -Coordinates individualized plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team at weekly meetings. Presents case studies on new admissions, discusses plan of care for existing patients, and identifies potential bereavement risks related to expired patients.
- -Performs complete physical and psycho-social assessment at each visit. Assures that appropriate DME, medications, supplies and nursing medical interventions are provided to patients at all times.
- -Provides extensive education to patients, families, and caregivers at each visit regarding end of life care, disease processes, and appropriate use of medications to palliate symptoms.
- -Performs all basic nursing skills in homes and inpatient settings including IV/SQ care with continuous infusion pumps, medication administration, wound care, and ongoing communication with MD regarding symptom management.
Public Health Nurse
Los Angeles, California
01.1991 - 10.1992
- -Worked in community health settings in order to earn my public health credential.
- -Settings included VNA (Hospice and Medical/Surgical), and teaching classes for the American Cancer Society.
Staff Nurse
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
09.1990 - 10.1992
- -Adult Oncology/Medical unit. Administered chemotherapy, TPN and blood transfusions. Medical patients ranged from CVA patients to isolated TB and HIV patients.
Charge Audit RN
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
Sun Valley, California
09.1988 - 08.1989
- -Originated audit system for the hospital performing defense audits with insurance companies.
- -Defended overcharges and recovered unbilled charges.
Utilization Review/Auditor
U.S. Administrators
Calabasas, California
10.1984 - 12.1988
- -Third party insurance company representing clients such as Hewlett Packard, RCA, GE, and Uniroyal.
- -Medical Review- utilized CPT-4 coding procedures for individual claims.
- -Collaborated with physicians in reviewing reports.
- -On site audits performed at facilities throughout Southern California.
Dialysis Nurse
Dialysis Network International
Northridge, California
09.1981 - 09.1984
- -Responsible for dialysis treatments including administration of blood transfusions, medications, and dealing with crisis situations in a 12 station outpatient unit. Worked part time on weekends at Northridge Hospital doing acute dialysis treatments. Educated patients in lifestyle changes with renal disease: reinforced maintaining dry weight, eating the prescribed renal diet and psychosocial aspects of renal failure.
The Boston Kidney Center
Boston, Massachusetts
08.1978 - 08.1981
- -Completed course in renal dialysis. Worked full time in 44 patient chronic unit Administered medications, managing the patient’s dialysis treatment for maximum therapeutic benefit. Collaborated treatment with doctor, renal social worker and dietician.
Education
Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Frontier Nursing University
Hayden, Kentucky12.2018
Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate - undefined
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, California01.2012
Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Education
University of Phoenix
01.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Phoenix
01.1992
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Vermont College of Norwich University
01.1978
Skills
- Advanced MD (AMD)
- EPIC
- Cerner
Certification
- DEA expires on 2028-03-31. Registration Number: MP2882240
- -Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification with the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) #2020004088 (expires 2030-10-13)
- Family Nurse Practitioner: California License #22439 expires 2027-03-31 Certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) #F0912503 (expires 2027-10-11)
- Current APRN State Licensure: California, New York, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, New York, New Jersey and Nevada
- Registered Nurse: California License #B325891 expires 2027-03-31
- ABCLS expires 2025-07
- Certified as a Grief Recovery Specialist from the Grief Recovery Institute
- Licensed with the Federal Motor Carriers Association to perform Dept of Transportation physicals #7332391433
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
Synchronous Health bought by Thrive Works
06.2024 - Current
FNP-C
Providence Express Care Virtual
10.2019 - 12.2023
Palliative Care
Medical Doctors Group at St. Johns Hospital –Santa Monica, CA
07.2017 - 03.2019
FNP-C
St. Johns Hospital and Health Center-Santa Monica, CA
07.2016 - 02.2019
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Skirball Hospice and Palliative Medicine
10.2012 - 01.2012
FNP -C
Westminster Clinic
08.2012 - 01.2013
Minute Clinic (CVS/Caremark)
07.2012 - 07.2016
Case Management- Certified Case Manager
Anthem Blue Cross of California
06.2006 - 10.2011
RN, CHPN, Case Manager
Vitas Innovative Hospice
03.2004 - 05.2006
RN, CHPN, Case Manager
Trinity Care Hospice
05.2002 - 03.2004
Public Health Nurse
01.1991 - 10.1992
Staff Nurse
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
09.1990 - 10.1992
Charge Audit RN
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
09.1988 - 08.1989
Utilization Review/Auditor
U.S. Administrators
10.1984 - 12.1988
Dialysis Nurse
Dialysis Network International
09.1981 - 09.1984
The Boston Kidney Center
08.1978 - 08.1981
Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate - undefined
Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Phoenix
Post Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Education
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Vermont College of Norwich University