Lara Oster
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Registered nurse with 23 years of experience encompassing many aspects of nursing. I have a passion for helping patients and families navigate the medical world to ensure the best care possible. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable with a thrive to continue to learn and grow in my career.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Transition Coordinator
Enhabit Home Health And Hospice
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care transition plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and addressing potential issues early on.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing personalized support and guidance during transitional periods.
- Streamlined the discharge process for patients, ensuring timely communication between healthcare providers and facilities.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute to post-acute care settings through diligent coordination of medical services.
- Increased efficiency in care management by implementing new processes for tracking patient progress and updating care plans as needed.
- Promoted optimal patient outcomes with thorough assessments of individual needs, preferences, and goals during care transitions.
- Provided exceptional support to families, delivering educational resources and assistance throughout the transition process.
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Initiate in-patient cardiac rehab referrals and provide cardiac education while patient is being treated in the hospital
- Provide cardiac and pulmonary patient education throughout patients experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehab
- Work with patients one on one to create a safe and progressive exercise plan
- Monitor vital signs and telemetry for cardiac patients
- Schedule cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab and nutritional counseling new patient appointments
- Insurance benefits verification for rehab services
- Communication on behalf of the patient with physicians and advanced clinical staff
Senior Biopharmaceutical Representative
AMGEN
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Responsible for marketing and selling of Repatha and Corlanor in the specialty fields of cardiology and endocrinology.
- Obtain in-office programs to educate clinic staff on access, reimbursement and injection training.
- Utilize Specialty Pharmacies to provide consistency and organization to customers to improve prescription obtainment.
Cardiovascular Nurse Consultant
PUBLICIS TOUCHPOINT SOLUTIONS/ASTRA ZENECA
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Improve ACS patient care by ensuring the patient is successfully transitioned from hopsital to home with oral antiplatelet.
- Provide education on disease state and oral antiplatelet therapy to hospital clinic staff, discharge coordinators and pharmacies.
Electrophysiology Case Manager
CHATTANOOGA HEART INSTITUTE
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Assist in physician rounding.
- Provide patient education for cardiac procedures, post procedure instructions and medications.
Computerized Tomography Prep Nurse
CHATTANOOGA HEART INSTITUTE
05.2006 - 02.2010
Electrophysiology Clinic Staff RN
CHATTANOOGA HEART INSTITUTE
01.2003 - 05.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY oF TENNESSEE
05.2001
Skills
- BLS certified
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Timeline
Care Transition Coordinator
Enhabit Home Health And Hospice
01.2022 - Current
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
10.2017 - 12.2021
Senior Biopharmaceutical Representative
AMGEN
10.2015 - 09.2017
Cardiovascular Nurse Consultant
PUBLICIS TOUCHPOINT SOLUTIONS/ASTRA ZENECA
06.2013 - 10.2015
Electrophysiology Case Manager
CHATTANOOGA HEART INSTITUTE
02.2010 - 06.2013
Computerized Tomography Prep Nurse
CHATTANOOGA HEART INSTITUTE
05.2006 - 02.2010
Electrophysiology Clinic Staff RN
CHATTANOOGA HEART INSTITUTE
01.2003 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY oF TENNESSEE
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