Tara Scott
Concord,CA
Summary
Experienced LVN and case manager with 20+ years in skilled nursing and post-acute care. Skilled in discharge planning, care coordination, EHR documentation, and patient-family communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN, Case Manager
Stonebrook Post Acute
Concord, California
08.2004 - 10.2026
- Coordinated discharge plans for Stonebrook Post Acute residents and families.
- Assessed resident needs and updated case management records to ensure comprehensive care planning.
- Collaborated with nurses, therapists, and physicians on care transitions.
- Facilitated care conferences with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Advocated for resident needs during treatment and discharge planning.
- Communicated insurance requirements and coverage details to families.
- Guided clients in navigating community resources to better address their individual needs.
- Cultivated relationships with hospitals, physicians, and healthcare providers to enhance collaborative care efforts.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported status changes to care team
- Arranged referrals with community agencies and post-acute providers.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Administered medications and supported prescribed nursing interventions
Admissions Coordinator
Life Care Center Of Westminster
Westminster, CO
06.2002 - 07.2004
- Coordinated resident admissions for skilled nursing placement at Life Care Center of Westminster.
- Reviewed referrals and verified insurance eligibility for prospective residents.
- Communicated with hospitals, families, and case managers about admission requirements.
- Scheduled tours and admission appointments for new residents and representatives.
- Addressed questions from families regarding services, room options, and intake steps.
- Prepared admission paperwork and maintained accurate resident records.
Medical Records Assistant
Stonebrook Healthcare Center
Concord, California
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Retrieved patient records for nursing, billing, and care team requests.
- Verified chart accuracy against physician orders and clinical documentation.
- Processed record requests from families, providers, and insurance contacts.
- Maintained resident medical charts for Stonebrook Healthcare Center.
- Updated resident files with lab reports, consent forms, and progress notes.
- Protected confidential health information following facility privacy standards.
- Filed admission, transfer, and discharge paperwork in record systems.
- Supported Stonebrook Healthcare Center staff with records organization and access.
- Recorded patient data in electronic and paper formats.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA07-2015
High School Diploma -
Las Lomas High School
Walnut Creek06-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Science/nursing
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessment
- Medication reconciliation
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care plan development
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Patient and family communication
- Effective communication
- CA licensed practical nurse
Timeline
LVN, Case Manager
Stonebrook Post Acute
08.2004 - 10.2026
Admissions Coordinator
Life Care Center Of Westminster
06.2002 - 07.2004
Medical Records Assistant
Stonebrook Healthcare Center
09.2000 - 06.2002
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
High School Diploma -
Las Lomas High School
Some College (No Degree) - Science/nursing
Diablo Valley College