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Luisa Bonilla

Victorville

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager with extensive experience at Direct Care Hospice, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to regulatory compliance and delivering compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patients receive the highest quality support.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager

direct care hospice
Burbank
10.2016 - Current
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
  • Assisted with discharge planning activities prior to a patient leaving hospice service.

Hospice Liaison

Nuera Hospice
Winnetka
02.2023 - 03.2025

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  • Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
  • Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
  • Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
  • Developed an effective system for tracking customer inquiries and complaints to ensure timely resolution of conflicts.
  • Facilitated training sessions designed to improve customer service skills among frontline staff members.

Medical Record Director/Staff Developer/Med Pass

foothill nursing
Glendora
02.1998 - 02.2015
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to improve quality of patient care documentation.
  • Ensured timely release of information in accordance with federal and state laws, accreditation standards, organizational policy and other regulatory requirements.
  • Supervised the implementation of staff development plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Coordinated team leader motivational initiatives to incentivize professional growth and program improvements.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
  • Attended regular meetings with the healthcare team for discussion about new drugs or changes in existing medication regimens.
  • Educated patients regarding their prescribed medication regimen, possible side effects, safety precautions.
  • Conducted classroom lectures, laboratory activities, and demonstration sessions to teach CNA content.

Education

LVN-IV-Phebotomy Certified

Citrus College
Glendora, CA
02-1998

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Customer service
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Hospice care
  • Home healthcare
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Palliative care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Healthcare education
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • End-of-life care
  • Licensed practical nurse
  • Medical records management
  • Pain management
  • Staff direction and task delegation

Timeline

Hospice Liaison

Nuera Hospice
02.2023 - 03.2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager

direct care hospice
10.2016 - Current

Medical Record Director/Staff Developer/Med Pass

foothill nursing
02.1998 - 02.2015

LVN-IV-Phebotomy Certified

Citrus College
Luisa Bonilla