Hi, I’m
Yazmin Pecoraro
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Case Manager experienced in high-pressure environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes without sacrificing quality of care. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
UChicago Medicine
Weekend Case Manager
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Loyola Medical Center
RN Case Manager(float Pool)
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managed a daily caseload of 25-30 patients and their families to ensure proper delivery of a safe discharge plan and meeting their psychosocial needs while adhering to CMS guidelines.
- Experienced in pediatric, intensive care, medical surgical, orthopedics, cardiovascular, surgical, and neurological inpatient case management.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Assigned and managed complex cases that involve patients with lack of medical insurance, substance abuse, addictions, mental health issues, homelessness and asylum seekers.
- Conduct clinical assessments over the phone to address the health and wellness needs of patients using a set of clinical interviewing skills.
- Delivered training to newly hired nurse case managers.
- Administer case management physical and psychosocial assessments, adjusting care plans, and treating change of conditions.
- Experienced in initiating and completing prior authorizations.
- Experienced in using Care port, placing and sending referrals.
- Experienced in completing PASRR and DON, and helping place patients into subactue rehab, acute rehab, and LTACH.
- Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
Medical Surgical/ Rehabilitation -PRN Healthcare- Agency Registered Nurse
10.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Assisted ailing patients with eating and bathing to support activities of daily living.
- Demonstrate adaptability and wide scope of practice by formulating comprehensive care plans, conducting thorough patient assessments for patients undergoing simple and complex surgical procedures, and integrating pain management best practices
- Promote quality continuum of care through timely documentation and detailed communication with healthcare providers for patients transitioning to new settings such as critical care, skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Medical Surgical- AYA Healthcare- AgencyRegistered Nurse
11.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
University of Chicago Medical Center
Medical Surgical/ Oncology -Registered Nurse
03.2015 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Ongoing Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient’s assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care
- Proficient in administering chemotherapies, CAR-T therapies, and stem cell transplants
- Assessed patients for side effects of treatments and symptoms related to disease or disease progression
- Closely followed study patient(s) throughout treatment course ensuring protocol compliance
- Delivery of nursing practices according to the evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient centered care
University of Chicago Medical Center
Care Transition Coordinator -Registered Nurse
06.2019 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Performs outbound calls to patients to evaluate patient care needs have been met
- Performs outbound calls to providers to make an appointment for patients or follow up on care
- Provides disease management education and coaching to optimize Enrollee self-management and compliance
- Works with practices on quality and process improvement initiatives
Education
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Master of Science in Nursing
05.2020
University Overview
- HRSA Scholarship recipient, Spring 2019, Fall 2019
- Member of Alpha Beta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- GPA: 3.5
Resurrection University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
12.2014
University Overview
- Dean’s List, Fall 2013-December 2014
- President’s Award Scholarship, Fall 2013- Fall 2014
- GPA: 3.6
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Referral Coordination
- Case Management Clinical assessment
- Care Coordination
- Needs Assessment
- Patient support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Discharge Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Organization and Multitasking
Certification
- RN Licensure-041427642
- CPR certification, 11/2025
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Weekend Case Manager
UChicago Medicine
05.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager(float Pool)
Loyola Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical/ Rehabilitation -PRN Healthcare- Agency Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Surgical- AYA Healthcare- AgencyRegistered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
Care Transition Coordinator -Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
06.2019 - 11.2019
Medical Surgical/ Oncology -Registered Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
03.2015 - 11.2021
Loyola University
Master of Science in Nursing
Resurrection University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- RN Licensure-041427642
- CPR certification, 11/2025
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