Altanette "Nette" Espique
Chino
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Registered Nurse seeking a nursing leadership/nurse case manager role to help assist and provide effective and efficient medical care to vulnerable members. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, ECM
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
03.2023 - Current
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Mentored newly hired employees.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Regional Supervisor, Out of Network
Providence Medical Foundation
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed day to day operations.
- Assisted in utilization review/management, discharge planning and repatriation of full and shared risk patients.
- Collaborated with health plan and medical group MDs to identify cost saving efforts.
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing guidance for continuous improvement and goal achievement.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Improved regional performance by implementing streamlined processes and efficient management strategies.
- Enhanced employee productivity through regular training sessions and constructive feedback.
Lead Clinical Care Manager
Providence Heritage Health
04.2014 - 08.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up support.
- Promoted patient self-management by providing education on chronic condition management and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, insurance providers, and other healthcare professionals for seamless care coordination efforts.
Clinical Nurse II, Stepdown/Telemetry Unit/Transporter
St. Jude Medical Center
12.2010 - 04.2014
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
Nurse Consultant
Hollander Consultants
05.2008 - 01.2014
- Provide direct nursing care to board and care patients in 3 different homes (pediatric to geriatric in age) with differing medical diagnoses.
- Enhanced the efficiency of healthcare teams through the provision of expert guidance on clinical practices and protocols.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing customized nursing plans for diverse medical conditions.
Prep Recovery/Short Stay Nurse
St Jude Medical Center
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Telemetry RN/ Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH)
07.2004 - 12.2008
- Contributed to a reduction in medical complications through close observation of cardiac patterns and vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on telemetry procedures and equipment, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Effectively communicated information regarding patient status changes or concerning findings to physicians promptly, facilitating timely interventions.
Home Health RN
Highmark Home Health
04.2005 - 02.2007
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Education
Master of Science, Nursing- Leadership & Management -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science in Nursing -
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CAAssociate Degree in Nursing -
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CASkills
- Data Analytics
- Business Development
- Process Improvement
- Staff Management
- Processes and procedures
- Expectation setting
- Staff Development
- Training and mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Goal Setting
- Audit reporting
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- Public Health Nursing License
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Accomplishments
- Supported the development and implementation of the Providence Covid Monitoring department and the expansion of the discharge Follow Up team to the LA market.
- Responsible for creation and design of procedure cart on the telemetry unity at Presbyterian lntercommunity Hospital
- Member of CMS Task Force that developed and streamlined discharge guidelines for MDs at Presbyterian lntercommunity Hospital.
- Developed wound care cart and binder to assist nurses in wound care management.
Timeline
Supervisor, ECM
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
03.2023 - Current
Regional Supervisor, Out of Network
Providence Medical Foundation
08.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Clinical Care Manager
Providence Heritage Health
04.2014 - 08.2022
Clinical Nurse II, Stepdown/Telemetry Unit/Transporter
St. Jude Medical Center
12.2010 - 04.2014
Prep Recovery/Short Stay Nurse
St Jude Medical Center
12.2008 - 12.2010
Nurse Consultant
Hollander Consultants
05.2008 - 01.2014
Home Health RN
Highmark Home Health
04.2005 - 02.2007
Telemetry RN/ Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH)
07.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Science, Nursing- Leadership & Management -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Vanguard University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mt San Antonio College
- Registered Nurse License
- Public Health Nursing License
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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