Sharon Obar Valdez
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse and Case Manager with a strong background in care coordination, patient assessment, and clinical documentation. Skilled in managing complex home health needs, communicating with care teams, and supporting safe, effective patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager, Registered Nurse
On My Care Home Health
Fremont, California
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated home health care plans for patients across On My Care Home Health services.
- Assessed patient needs during home visits and updated nursing care documentation.
- Communicated with physicians, therapists, and families about care instructions and changes.
- Reviewed medications, symptoms, and safety concerns during case management follow-up calls.
- Educated patients and caregivers on wound care, medications, and daily health routines.
- Collaborated with discharge planners and referral sources to support home care transitions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Case Manager, Registered Nurse
Vitas Hospice Health Care
Milpitas, California
11.2015 - 11.2022
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Reviewed medications, symptoms, and safety concerns during case management follow-up calls.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans with clinical team input.
- Documented skilled nursing visits, assessments, and case management notes in records.
- Collaborated with discharge planners and referral sources to support home care transitions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse
San Francisco Nursing Center
San Francisco, California
11.2009 - 10.2015
- Managed nursing shift operations to maintain high standards of patient care. at San Francisco Nursing Center
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Assessed resident conditions and reported changes to care team
- Coordinated medication administration and followed physician orders
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered wound care and performed dressing changes to support patient recovery. and dressing changes for post-acute patients.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Delegated patient care tasks to nursing staff based on individual skill sets and monitored workflow to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Communicated with families, providers, and center leadership about resident care
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines03-1999
Skills
- Case management
- Patient assessment
- Discharge planning
- Patient home assessments
- Electronic charting
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Case Manager, Registered Nurse
On My Care Home Health
10.2021 - Current
Case Manager, Registered Nurse
Vitas Hospice Health Care
11.2015 - 11.2022
Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse
San Francisco Nursing Center
11.2009 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation