Maricela Garcia Huerta
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager at Kaiser Permanente with expertise in chronic disease management and compassionate patient care. Successfully reduced hospital readmission rates through effective care coordination and patient education. Skilled in clinical assessment and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring optimal treatment plans and improved patient outcomes. Committed to quality improvement and fostering trust in healthcare relationships.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
2018 - Current
- Assessed patient needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated services among healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and care processes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Documented patient interactions and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex cases effectively.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to evaluate patient adherence to care plans.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends and improve service delivery.
- 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.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Registered Nurse
Bridge HomeCare
San Diego, CA
2014 - 2018
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, assessing and monitoring health conditions to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and health promotion strategies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate of Science -
Riverside City College
Riverside, CASkills
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Care coordination
- Home care management
- Clinical assessment
- Case evaluation
- Medication management
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Wound care
- Documentation
- Patient care assessment
- Direct patient care
- CPR/AED
- Diet and nutrition
- ICD-10
- Infection control
- Home care
- Vitals monitoring
- Needs assessment
- Treatment plan modification
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Treatment recommendations
- Medical supply management
- Diabetes management
Certification
WTA (wound treatment associates )
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bridge HomeCare
2014 - 2018
Associate of Science -
Riverside City College