Claudia Aguilar

Exceptional LVN committed to excellent patient care services.

***** **** ***

Palmdale, CA 93551

661-***-****

ac6g70@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

In The Desert Facilities, Antelope Valley - Administrative LVN/Admissions Coordinator &Case Manager 2016 - PRESENT

Responsible for admissions of 6 Congregate living health facilities which provide sub-acute care. Obtain clinical information on referred patients. Work closely with case managers and discharge planners to ensure admission. Work with medical insurance representatives to obtain authorizations and letter of agreement(LOA). Coordinate transportation.

Administrative/Supervisory duties include but limited to: Weekend and afterhours supervisor. Handled scheduling and call-offs. Obtained physician orders, facilitated weeken and after hour admits and discharges. Provided support for LVN charge nurses, CNA's and Respiratory therapy team.

Charge Nurse 2014-2016

Administration of prescribed medications. Which include but not limited to IM, SQ injections, P.O. and GT. IV hydration as ordered. Breathing treatments via trach, suctioning as needed. Foley cath and supra pubic care and change as needed. Provide wound care of surgical wounds, decubitus ulcers and wound vac Colostomy care. Delegate and supervised care provided by CNA. Patient and family education.

Advanced Spine Institute, Lancaster, CA - Physician Liaison, LVN 2012 - 2017

Developed strong and loyal relationships with physicians, clinicians and supporting staff. Increased patient load by 30% in one year. Worked within budgetary constraints. Assisted with copy and design development and distribution of promotional materials and brochures. Front and back office duties on clinic days. New patient intake. Obtain insurance authorizations.

Hoffmann Hospice, Palmdale, CA - Community Liaison, LVN 2008-2012

Developed and maintained relationship with a variety of medical and community groups by providing excellent "follow through" processes. Educated clients and their families about hospice services in hospitals, clinics and homes. All while showing the highest level of compassion and empathy. Participated in community events and pop-up clinics.

AccentCare Home Health, Lancaster, CA- Home Health Coordinator, LVN/Clinical Coordinator, LVN 2005-2008

Home Health Coordinator responsibilities included opening and maintaining referral sources. Community events and education. Worked close with hospital case managers and physicians.

Clinical Coordinator: obtained clinical information. Communicated care between disciplines such as RN, LVN, PT/OT and SW for up to 120 patients. Maintained clinical scheduling process. Ordered DME. Obtained physician's orders.

Field Nurse 2004-2005

Assessed patient, provided treatments as ordered. Which included but not limited to ostomy care such as trach, GT, and colostomy care. Care and change of supra-pubic and foley catheter. Obtained physician's orders as needed. Worked closely with disciplinary team RN, PT/OT, SW reported pertinent information. IV blood withdrawal. Wound care as ordered. EDUCATION

AV College, Lancaster, CA - present

Major - Business/Health Administration

Casa Loma College, Sylmar, CA - 1994-95

Nursing principles and NCLEX preparation.

CERTIFICATIONS

IV Therapy and Blood withdrawal

Trach and Ventilator Certified

LANGUAGES

Bilingual Spanish/English.

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