SAGRARIO CARDENAS
Norwalk,CA
Summary
I have been in the nursing field for over thirty-three years. My foundation started at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (RLAMC), where I held the position of Certified Nursing Attendant, License Vocational Nurse, and Registered Nurse. Out of thirty-three years, twenty-seven years to serving clients chronic and acute debilitating conditions, including but not limited to neurological, medical, and orthopedic diseases, in pediatric and adult clients, at RLANRC in the inpatient and outpatient settings. After I left RLAMC, I joined California Children Services (CCS) in January 2018. I worked at CCS for 5 years then promoted to Public Health Nurse with the department of Child Welfare Public Health Nurse General program (CWPHNGP), where I am currently working. I strongly believe that given the opportunity as a Public Health Nurse, I am certain that I will be a great asset to the department and continue to provide high standards of care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Department of Public Health CMS/PHNCWP
05.2023 - Current
- Provide consultations, resources, joint visitations, and skilled nursing observations related to the children's health, nutritional and developmental status as appropriate for children in the child welfare system with known or suspected health problems
- Advocate for the health care needs of children
- Assist with development of health care plans for the children
- Collaborate and coordinate with medical providers, Hubs and other specialty referrals such as Regional Center and California Children's Services to meet the health care needs of children in the child welfare system.
Registered Nurse II/ Medical Service Coordinator
Department of Public Health -California Children Services
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Evaluate referrals and requests for medical service made by physicians, parents, teachers, social workers, nurses and various agencies, considering the impact of varied diagnoses of ailments and medical maladies affecting children, the treatment generally required for the guidelines for service, and make determinations of medical eligibility and the type and extent of care proposed for California Children Services
- Approve requests by physicians for hospitalization of children, assist in arrangements for hospitals not on approved list, and explains California Children Services regulations to physicians
- Determine whether physician's specialty is appropriate to the patient's condition and whether physicians are on State's approved panel
- Advises non-panel physicians on procedure for becoming approved
- Refer patients to specific medical specialists who have been certified by the State Department of Health, California Children Services
- Reviews medical reports and correspondence on assigned cases, coordinate and arrangements for approved medical services
- Participate in case conferences to evaluate treatment proposals and to provide interpretations regarding application of California Children Service policies
- Reviews and authorize requests for medical equipment and authorize dispensing of supplies such as drugs, appliances, braces and visiting nurse services
- Determines medical eligibility of referrals for emergency hospitalization or diagnostic studies and expedites the processing of requests for treatment services requested
- Based on the physician's plan of treatment for the patient, coordinate, determine the amount of time that will be allotted for hospitalization and approve an extension of time for eligible services rendered
- Reviews each assigned case at least once yearly, requesting and evaluating current medical reports, and determines if medical services should be continued and orders closure when maximum benefits of treatment have been achieved
- Interprets program to physicians, parents, teachers, social workers and to agencies and provides general information concerning medical eligibility requirements and procedures
- Attends meetings that update eligibility guidelines and spell out the general conditions under which they will operate.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Resource to medical home team
- Review medical reports and correspondence on assigned cases
- Coordinate and arrange for approved medical services
- Advocate for the most appropriate, cost effective, evidence-based sources to assure quality of care and attainment of goals
- Electronic health record documentation- ORCHID
- Respond to LA Care Insurance grievance in a timely manner
- Extensive experience working with disabled children and adults
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Self-directed with astute judgement skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
National University
02.2016
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
12.2010
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Self-motivated
- Fluent in Spanish
- Quick learning skills
- Patient/family focused
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Registered Nurse in CA, License number 795007, since 2010
- Certified Public Health Nurse
- Los Angeles County Bilingual Certified - Spanish
- BLS Certified
- Bachelor’s degree in science, Nursing
Volunteer Community Service
- Department of Public Health - COVID-19 Vaccine Administration, December 2020 - June 2021
- Public Health - Quemetco Community Outreach, March 2020
- Public Health Exide Community Outreach, June 2017
- 3rd Annual City of Downey wheelchair Tournament, May 2015
- CVS Pharmacy Health Fair September 2010
- Los Angeles County H1NI Campaign September 2009
- Universal Tae Kwon Do Champion May 2005-2012
Organization Member
- American Nurses Association September 2015-Present
- Rancho Los Amigos Nurses Practice Council August 2013-December 2015
Awards
- Runner up for Registered Nurse of the Year 2020
- Nominated for Register Nurse of the Year May 2012
- Licensed Vocational Nurse of the Year May 2000
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Department of Public Health CMS/PHNCWP
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse II/ Medical Service Coordinator
Department of Public Health -California Children Services
01.2018 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
National University
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
- Registered Nurse in CA, License number 795007, since 2010
- Certified Public Health Nurse
- Los Angeles County Bilingual Certified - Spanish
- BLS Certified
- Bachelor’s degree in science, Nursing
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