LATASHA BUNKLEY
*** * ***** **** ******** AZ ****8
*******@*****.*** 623-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To have a position that will allow me to utilize my skills along with my education to best of my ability. A position that I can grow with and within as I continue my education to each of my goals.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ensures patients achieve a smooth and timely transition from an acute care facility or in the outpatient setting to help prevent readmissions. Setting up outpatient services or providing resources to help the patient maintain optimal care. Follow up task identified during the hospital assessment for management of patients across the healthcare continuum or when the patient is in the continuum and needs additional resource support.
EXPERIENCE
Banner Health Phoenix, AZ 6/2021 - Present
Population Health Assistant
Outreach to insurance members of varies insurance plans such as United Health Care, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc to inform them of the preventative care that is available to them. Assist members with making appointments, input data for insurance purposes, document in EMR all findings, and follow-up on previous calls.
Banner Sun Health Research Institute, Sun City, AZ 11/2019 – 6/2021
Clinical Research Associate
This position is responsible for performing patient registrations, as well as compiling and submitting data related to patients engaged in applicable research studies. Monitors study compliance and maintains a system for effective data flow associated with research protocols Maintains current and accurate protocol documentation and notifies appropriate individuals of pertinent protocol changes. Identifies and communicates important protocol and data management issues to appropriate individuals. Verifies that patients have completed appropriate registration materials and maintains related records and information. Instructs volunteers on protocol requirements and explains procedures and consent forms. Ensures related documentation is properly completed. Ensures protocol compliance with intense monitoring of specific study requirements and schedules protocol related treatment and tests. Performs specific clinical duties as required per the research study. Assists in ordering and maintaining research supplies as directed. Prepares and maintains a variety of documentation in assigned area of responsibility. May serve as a backup, collecting and delivering specimens for analysis using appropriate or specified equipment. Ensures proper labeling and obtains pertinent clinical and protocol information on request forms.
Banner Health Sun City Arizona 03/2016- 11/2019
Transitional Care Navigator
Coordinate transitions into or out of a care setting in order to obtain appropriate services and benefits. This may include faxing information, performing referrals or tasking other depts., or consultants, arranging authorization and transportation, assuring transfer documentation completing, arranging DME, coordinating home health care, confirming arrangements, obtaining clothes, test results and medications. Routine utilization reviews, securing community resources/information or other tasks as related to clinical specialty.
Banner Health (Banner Estrella) Phoenix Arizona 06/2005-03/2016
Emergency Room Technician
Under general supervision of the RN, APN, PA, or Physician, performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units. Advanced skills and functions: Where state statute permits, performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder (Foley) catheterization. Applies orthopedic devices, to include pre-manufactured and plaster splints under physician direction. Performs specimen collection, ensuring accuracy in identification and integrity by using appropriate techniques for all age criteria as required by Lab. Accurately records information in the patient record, documents vital signs and procedures completed, as well as the equipment and techniques utilized. Checks patient belongings for contraband. Conducts a variety of patient safety monitoring activities such as observational checks. Documents observations, interventions, and group activities in the patient medical record while maintaining confidentiality of all health information. Assists in maintaining a safe, orderly & therapeutic environment. Assesses and interacts therapeutically with patients and families. Provides treatment that promotes patient dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy, and choice. Demonstrates respect for cultural diversity and patient boundaries. Plans and facilitates social and didactic group activities. Provides quality patient care by maintaining knowledge and skill level related to the symptoms and treatment of behavioral disorders relevant to position responsibilities and in accordance with state agency regulations.
EDUCATION
RIO SALADO TEMPE AZ
ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE
Addiction to Substance Abuse Certificate I & II
LICENSES
EMT EMERGNCY MEDICIAL TECHNICIAN
National Licensed Registry No. E1966477 Exp. 03/31/2024
State Certified Registered No. B00072867 Exp. 11/25/2023
ARIZONA NOTARY OF THE PUBLIC
Exp. 1/2024
REFERENCES
Available upon request