Joy Castro

Complex Case Manager at Care1st Health Plan
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Long Beach, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Complex Case Manager
      • Jun 2013 - Present

    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • RN Case Manager
      • Apr 2010 - Jun 2013

      Healthcare Partners • Assess members health status by collecting and analyzing in-depth information to develop, and implement individualized care plans with appropriate disease management interventions and services, including long term follow up of COPD, CHF, and other complex cases • Manages complex medical cases by applying the essential activities of case management • Act as liaison between members, their families and health care personnel to ensure efficient and prompt health care service • Devise… Show more • Assess members health status by collecting and analyzing in-depth information to develop, and implement individualized care plans with appropriate disease management interventions and services, including long term follow up of COPD, CHF, and other complex cases • Manages complex medical cases by applying the essential activities of case management • Act as liaison between members, their families and health care personnel to ensure efficient and prompt health care service • Devise care plans, which include patient referral or admission, education on disease process, medication, diet, evaluation of results, and a summation of the plan's effectiveness • Integrate clinical and psychosocial information for individual patient assessment to develop action-oriented and time-specific planning and implementation of appropriate interventions Show less

    • Laser Nurse Specialist
      • Oct 2006 - Jan 2012

      Anaheim, CA • Consult clients, evaluate tattoos and skin, as well as explain the removal process according to the treatment factors • Educate clients regarding the before and after care of tattoo removal and healing • Safely operate Cryo and Q-switch/Yag laser while assessing skin reaction and client response.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Dialysis Nurse
      • 2009 - 2010

      • Monitored and assessed patients, while using highly technical dialysis equipment • Collaborated with and interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals compromised of physicians, nurse managers, dietitians, and social workers. Monitored lab work and medication management, while educating patients on diet, labs, and medication • Managed team of technicians to assure safety and efficiency in an outpatient setting • Assured proper settings of Fresenius K machine… Show more • Monitored and assessed patients, while using highly technical dialysis equipment • Collaborated with and interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals compromised of physicians, nurse managers, dietitians, and social workers. Monitored lab work and medication management, while educating patients on diet, labs, and medication • Managed team of technicians to assure safety and efficiency in an outpatient setting • Assured proper settings of Fresenius K machine throughout treatment while collaborating with Nephrologists to provide adequate dialysis. Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Orthopedic,Medical-Surgical RN
      • Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

      Greater Los Angeles Area • Highly skilled career professional with more than 3 years practical experience in hospital, and primary care environments. Provided nursing care for medical and surgical patients with musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions • Managed and Monitored Wound Vac, Epidural, CPM, Traction, and various medical devices. Monitored airway, vital signs, and pain management for post-op patients, while setting up pain medication infusion machines, and ensuring patient safety •… Show more • Highly skilled career professional with more than 3 years practical experience in hospital, and primary care environments. Provided nursing care for medical and surgical patients with musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions • Managed and Monitored Wound Vac, Epidural, CPM, Traction, and various medical devices. Monitored airway, vital signs, and pain management for post-op patients, while setting up pain medication infusion machines, and ensuring patient safety • Collaborated with and interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals compromised of physicians, nurse managers, dietitians, social workers, case managers, and physical, speech, occupational therapists. Show less

Education

  • California State University-Long Beach
    BA, Family Consumer Science
  • Long Beach City College
    ADN, Nursing

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