Arlyn Chavez
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate and proactive Hospice Care Nurse with over 6 years of dedicated experience delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients. Expertise in developing personalized treatment plans that address individual needs, conducting comprehensive assessments, and providing psychosocial and emotional support to culturally diverse populations. Strong leadership in team settings guides caregivers and ensures a collaborative approach to patient-centered care and end-of-life support. Recognized for exceptional teamwork, adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, and a proven ability to manage complex cases while maintaining comfort and dignity for patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartford Hospice
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure positive patient care outcomes.
- Educating patients and families about their care needs and related problems.
- Evaluating patient responses to treatments and medications.
- Educated patients and families on hospice procedures, treatments, and available resources.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and eligibility for services.
- Managed documentation of patient care activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhanced communication channels between clinical staff and families to improve care experiences.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal hospice service delivery.
Hospice Clinical Liaison
Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care
04.2023 - Current
- Assisting in the identification of patients who require hospice services and coordinating their admissions based on institutional criteria.
- Discussing hospice care options with patients and their families, providing detailed information about treatments and care plans.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide updates on patient referrals and to discuss strategies for overcoming barriers to hospice care access.
- Conducted initial home visits to assess patient environments and care needs.
- Coordinated with community resources to address patient social service requirements.
- Assisted families in navigating healthcare systems for additional support services.
- Monitored compliance with hospice care plans during regular follow-up assessments.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment updates in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient satisfaction and made suggestions for changes or improvements.
- Educated health care professionals on ways to humanize patients' experiences.
- Promoted positive patient outcomes by identifying potential barriers to recovery and addressing them proactively with the treatment team.
- Enriched patient experience by coordinating multidisciplinary team meetings to review individualized goals and progress updates regularly.
LVN After Hours Runner
Heartford Hospice
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered compassionate patient care by accurately assessing medical needs and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, fostering understanding and emotional support throughout the process.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies that optimize patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes promptly to ensure timely responses to patient health fluctuations.
- Evaluated treatment responses, adjusting care approaches as necessary to enhance overall patient outcomes consistently.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding treatment updates, facilitating transparency and trust in caregiver relationships.
Director of Clinical Services Assistant
Echo Hospice
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisting in the management of clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to clinical services.
- Coordinating and supervising the work of the clinical staff to ensure effective patient care.
- Participating in the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of clinical staff.
- Patient Care Quality Assurance: Establishing and maintaining quality assurance protocols to ensure patient care standards are met.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Facilitating regular collaboration sessions with other departments to streamline operations and improve service integration.
- Crisis Management Protocols: Developing crisis management strategies for addressing patient emergencies effectively within the hospice environment.
- Implemented ongoing education programs for clinical staff, enhancing overall knowledge and service delivery.
- Facilitated collaboration sessions with interdepartmental teams, improving operational efficiency and service integration.
LVN On Call Runner
Bristol Hospice of Northern LA
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Phone triage and symptom management.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring patient reactions closely.
- Documenting patient care activities and updates in electronic health records consistently.
- Communicating with families regarding changes in patient conditions and care plans.
- Assisting with daily living activities to promote patient comfort and independence.
- Maintaining compliance with hospice regulations during patient assessments and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Education
Registered Nursing LVN-RN -
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA12-2025
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Career College
Lynwood, CA06-2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
American Red Cross
Los Angeles, CA02-2012
Skills
- Able to apply strong critical thinking and problem solving competencies in crisis resolution
- Computerize charting and documentation
- Assume responsibility for self-development and take initiative in seeking out optimal learning experiences to grow as a healthcare professional
- Assume the role of advocate to improve health care delivery by communicating and acting according to the expressed needs of the individual
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Workflow coordination
- Emergency response
- Family communication
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support, California April 2025 - April 2027
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, California October 2024 - October 2026 701013
- Registered Nurse, California December 2025 - October 2027 95443602
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartford Hospice
12.2025 - Current
LVN After Hours Runner
Heartford Hospice
09.2024 - 12.2025
Hospice Clinical Liaison
Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care
04.2023 - Current
Director of Clinical Services Assistant
Echo Hospice
12.2020 - 03.2023
LVN On Call Runner
Bristol Hospice of Northern LA
12.2018 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
American Red Cross
Registered Nursing LVN-RN -
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
American Career College