Elba Lozano
Corona
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 10 years in skilled nursing and case management, specializing in clinical leadership, infection prevention, and CMS compliance. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes and supporting quality initiatives, while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Resource Nurse
SHRS Group
Fullerton
01.2021 - Current
- Lead infection prevention initiatives, quality improvement projects, and staff education.
- Trained nursing supervisors in case management, admissions, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance to strengthen facility operations.
- Supported survey readiness and ensured compliance with CMS/CDPH regulations.
- Provided interim clinical leadership and consulting to enhance quality of care in skilled nursing facilities throughout Southern California.
Director of Case Management
Corona Post Acute
Corona
2022 - 2024
- Oversaw daily operations of case management department, managing staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance to meet organizational standards.
- Directed case management, discharge planning, utilization review, and insurance authorizations for SNF residents.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, hospitals, rehabilitation, families, and community agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Ensured referrals, home health, DME, transportation, and follow-up appointments were arranged prior to discharge.
- Participated in Medicare meetings, IDT conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of patient records for use in tracking progress and evaluating results.
- Participated in committees to enhance quality of care and optimize resource utilization.
Infection Control Nurse/ Case Manager
Two Palms Care Center
Pasadena
2020 - 2022
- Oversaw Infection Prevention Program and staffing operations to ensure quality care.
- Performed surveillance, audits, and staff education to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Assessed client needs and developed personalized service plans.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Coordinated referrals to health care providers and community resources to meet client needs. to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Provided referrals to appropriate medical, mental health, and social services.
Hospice/Transition Care Triage Nurse
Charter Healthcare Hospice
Riverside
2018 - 2021
- Assessed patient needs for hospice care and coordinated appropriate interventions.
- Provided end-of-life nursing care, symptom management, and family education.
- Monitored patient symptoms and provided timely updates to medical staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Communicated with families to explain care plans and address concerns effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
LVN Case Manager / Treatment Nurse
Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center
Montrose
2016 - 2018
- Coordinated admissions, care plans, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary care to enhance recovery outcomes for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.
- Oversaw wound care, physician communication, medication reconciliation, and infection prevention initiatives to maintain patient safety and health.
- Assessed patient needs and developed tailored care plans for individual cases.
- Secured insurance authorizations and facilitated referrals and post-discharge services to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Educated patients and families while maintaining compliance with CMS and facility standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or changes in treatment plans.
- Prepared reports summarizing patient data for review by supervisors or administrators.
- Provided counseling services related to lifestyle modifications such as diet changes or exercise regimens.
Education
Associate Degree - Vocational Nursing (LVN)
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Beverly Hills, CASkills
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Utilization Review
- Insurance Authorizations
- Care Coordination
- Transitional Care
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Medicare
- Medi-Cal
- Managed Care
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Improvement
- CMS Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- EMR Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (California)
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Infection Prevention
Personal Information
Title: LVN
Timeline
Clinical Resource Nurse
SHRS Group
01.2021 - Current
Director of Case Management
Corona Post Acute
2022 - 2024
Infection Control Nurse/ Case Manager
Two Palms Care Center
2020 - 2022
Hospice/Transition Care Triage Nurse
Charter Healthcare Hospice
2018 - 2021
LVN Case Manager / Treatment Nurse
Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center
2016 - 2018
Associate Degree - Vocational Nursing (LVN)
West Coast Ultrasound Institute