Tami Dieumegarde
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse/ MDS Coordinator with considerable experience in providing primary patient care and managing nursing staff. Known for strong leadership skills, proficiency in patient assessment, and ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes. Comprehensive experience in long-term healthcare settings. Possess strong skills in conducting resident assessments and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, optimize patient care plans, and improve overall facility efficiency. Have made significant contributions in improving communication between departments, enhancing accuracy of documentation, and streamlining reporting processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse/ MDS Plan Coordinator
FutureCare Northpoint
Dundalk, MD
10.2017 - Current
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
The Johnston School Of Nursing
Baltimore, MD06-1994
Skills
- Geriatric care
- Wound Management
- Nursing staff supervision
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Medical examination
- Continuous improvement
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- ICD-10
- Assessment coding
- Care planning
- Research and data collection
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse/ MDS Plan Coordinator
FutureCare Northpoint
10.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
The Johnston School Of Nursing
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