Therese Margaret Lu
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in patient care and medical documentation. Skilled in active listening, time management, and training staff on compliance standards, contributing to improved patient outcomes and streamlined operations.
Detail-oriented Medical Records Assistant with expertise in documentation accuracy and patient care. Proven ability to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and enhance data accuracy through effective collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Records Assistant
Glenhaven Healthcare
Glendale, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Organized and maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in processing medical documentation to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to resolve discrepancies in patient information.
- Reviewed and updated patient files, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.
Minimum Data Set Coordinator Assistant
Alameda Care Center
Burbank, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Coordinated Minimum Data Set assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to gather and analyze patient data for care planning.
- Maintained accurate records in electronic health record systems for efficient data retrieval.
- Assisted in training staff on MDS documentation procedures and best practices.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Golden State Colonial Healthcare Center
North Hollywood, CA
03.2010 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in health status.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Manor Health And Rehabilitation
North Hollywood, CA
08.2005 - 03.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Preferred College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA10-2007
Skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Active listening
- Time Management
- Geriatric care
- Catheter care
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Care plans
- Patient assessments
- Emergency response
- Family communication
Certification
Intravenous (IV) Therapy Certified
Date of Completion: September 25, 2013
Provider: Skilled Nursing Pharmacy
City of Industry, CA
Director of Staff Development Certification
Date of Completion: January 21, 2016
Provider: St. Jude Nursing School
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State of California
License Number: 248256
Expiration Date: October 31, 2027
Timeline
Medical Records Assistant
Glenhaven Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Minimum Data Set Coordinator Assistant
Alameda Care Center
04.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Golden State Colonial Healthcare Center
03.2010 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Manor Health And Rehabilitation
08.2005 - 03.2010
Vocational - Nursing
Preferred College of Nursing