Karla Arango Email & Phone Number

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Lead Nurse Case Management team through mentorship, coaching, and ongoing trainingConduct annual reviews of direct report performance and goal attainmentCoordinate staff scheduling as needed for coverage, timesheet audits and approvalsWork with team members to develop best practices for individual and team productivityDevelop and maintain procedure and workflows that promote clinic initiatives and lead to better patient outcomesPerform chart audits monthly, assess case volume, and acuity to maintain direct reports’ productivityMonitor and assign internal and external referrals to team membersWork closely with Director of Case Management onboard newemployees by screening, interviewing, and selecting staff consistent with defined qualificationsIn partnership with Director of Case Management set realistic, clearly defined staff performance expectations and accountabilityLead team members by setting example of model behavior and demonstrating self-accountabilityReport to the Director of Case Management any deviation in accepted practices and/or behavior that may result in compromised patient care or department work product

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Initiated, developed, implemented, and evaluated patients’ care plans to address needs by identifying and incorporating services needed to enhance current support systemCoordinated care for high-risk patients with multidisciplinary treatment teams to improve patients’ health care outcomesPerformed medication reconciliation as appropriate and communicated any need for adjustment to the Provider or Care TeamIdentified discharge planning needs of developed care plans and implemented changes needed to facilitate a safe and effective transition of health services throughout the continuum of careParticipated in interdisciplinary team efforts focused on the development, implementation, and continual evaluation of patients’ treatment, reassessing and modifying to accommodate changing needsAdvocated for patients to ensure access to timely service delivery across the continuum of care and community resources, including behavioral health, community-based organizations and social supports to address barriers to optimum patient health in collaboration with the appropriate disciplinesEnsured HIPAA compliance is maintained across all communications methods

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Assessed the immediate and long-term physical, mental and social health care needs of individuals and familiesProvided onsite nursing care to administer ordered immunizations and medications, educated and counseled patients with acute/chronic health problems for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.Managed the flow of the clinic by previewing schedules and patient charts, practiced proper triaging, and coordination of sick visit appointments.Worked with other members of the health care team to achieve coordinated patient-centered care.Coordinated patient care with school nurses, VNA, DCYF, adult and child care, and summer camps.Ensured HIPPA compliance in all communications.

Bachelor'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associate'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse