Kate Acosta, LVN
El Monte
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager, LVN
Comcare Home Health
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Successfully admitted patients to home health, professional communication to patient insurance companies on acceptance/denial of extension of services or equipment
- Coordinated care between all disciplines assigned to patients, vital communication to PCP, field staff, patients and insurances companies
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Behavior Technician/Classroom Assistant
Maxim Healthcare Group
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Provide 1:1 behavior analysis
- work directly alongside classroom LVNs and school RN
- Worked with students with physical disabilities such as muscle dystrophy, paraplegia
- Assisted with G-tube feedings
- Provide classroom support for teacher and other students
- Worked to support multiple teachers throughout the day
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Youth Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare Group
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Working with unaccompanied minors that immigrated from other countries
- Caretaking of youth male and females ranging from ages 4-17
- Data entry into IPads and computers, information input
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among program participants, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding within the group setting.
- Assisted with daily living skills training, supporting self-sufficiency among program participants.
Caregiver/Nursing Assistant
Amada Senior Care
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisting multiple patients with ADL's each day
- Working as a team with other caregivers
- Showering/bed baths, diaper changing, repositioning patients
- Wheelchair and bed transfers of patients
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparations
- Working with total care patients
- Working closely with registered nurse and relaying any information
- Following the registered nurses care plan for each individual patient
Caregiver/Nursing Assistant
Cambrian Home Care
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Behavior therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2020
- For children with autism and related disorders
- Ages ranged from 2-12 years old
- Took down data electronically and ran programs for each individual child's plan
- Worked with clients who range from non-vocal to very high functioning
- Went through aggressive behavior management training and learned through behavior intervention plans
Education
Nursing
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA09-2024
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
06.2016
Skills
- Patient safety
- Communication and advocating skills with patients, PCPs, and insurance
- Experience practicing nursing skills in skilled nursing facilities
- medication administration
- G-tube feeding
- Documentation and reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Client advocacy
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Verbal/written communication
- Senior Care
- Caregiving
- Special Education
- Spanish
Certification
LVN
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Case Manager, LVN
Comcare Home Health
11.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician/Classroom Assistant
Maxim Healthcare Group
12.2021 - 09.2024
Youth Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare Group
05.2021 - 12.2021
Caregiver/Nursing Assistant
Amada Senior Care
09.2020 - 04.2021
Caregiver/Nursing Assistant
Cambrian Home Care
09.2020 - 01.2021
Behavior therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
Nursing
American Career College
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