Emelou Valderama
Redlands,CA
Summary
Currently working as an RN Case Manager at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, excelling in care coordination and patient advocacy, reducing hospital readmissions through effective case management and comprehensive care plans. Skilled in clinical assessment and communication, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes. Mostly deals with difficult placement patients. Has extensive nursing experience in Med/Surg, and Telemetry. Served as charge nurse and mentor for new staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Enhanced team efficiency, providing training and guidance to junior case managers and nursing staff.
- Advocated for patients with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving health requirements.
RN Telemetry
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
08.2014 - 01.2020
- Collaborated closely with case managers for seamless transitions from acute hospitalization to post-acute settings such as home health or skilled nursing facilities.
- Expedited the admissions process by efficiently triaging incoming patients based on acuity levels, ensuring timely placement in appropriate units.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in telemetry nursing through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Contributed to a safer hospital environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse patient populations, considering cultural differences while addressing their unique needs and concerns.
- Prevented complications associated with immobility among bedbound patients by performing regular positional changes, skin assessments, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Ensured efficient patient flow by effectively managing assignments, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities among nursing team members.
- Fostered a supportive work environment by mentoring new telemetry nurses and providing guidance during their orientation process.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans for each telemetry patient.
- Supported critical decision-making by participating in daily rounds with physicians, discussing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously verifying physician orders, dosages, interactions, and potential side effects before administration.
- Ensured accurate monitoring of patients'' cardiac rhythms, interpreting data and promptly reporting any abnormalities to physicians.
RN Home Health
Visiting Nurses Association
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN Telemetry
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
10.2007 - 03.2013
- Optimized patient outcomes by regularly evaluating the effectiveness of care plans and making necessary adjustments in collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Iligan Medical Center College
Iligan City, Philippines03.2004
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Case evaluation
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Community resources
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- CPR/AED
- EMR / EHR
Certification
Basic Life Support
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
RN Telemetry
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
08.2014 - 01.2020
RN Home Health
Visiting Nurses Association
08.2013 - 10.2013
RN Telemetry
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
10.2007 - 03.2013
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Iligan Medical Center College
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