Alzora Morris
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in providing compassionate home health services. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in meeting evolving patient requirements. Skilled in care coordination and patient advocacy, promoting teamwork and delivering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Acadian HomeCare of Lafayette
901 Hugh Wallis Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
11.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, such as medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Increased patient satisfaction by building trust through compassionate communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care between visits.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate open communication and seamless care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Coordinated resources such as medical equipment rentals or community support services for patients in need, streamlining access to essential assistance options.
RN House Supervisor
Camelot Rehabilitation
1511 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, La 70506 3372160950
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
MDS Coordinator
Camelot Rehabilitation
1511 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, La 70506, 3372160950
01.2009 - 05.2023
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Minimized manual system errors with streamlined data entry process
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing
MDS Coordinator
Maison De Lafayette
2707 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, La 3379812258
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
1101 Bertrand Dr. Lafayette, La 7050605.2023
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana Technical College - Lafayette
1101 Bertrand Dr. Lafayette, La 7050607.1996
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Clinical assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Tracheostomy care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Patient assessments
- Nutritional counseling
- Care coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Post-surgical care
- Home health services
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Wound care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Acadian HomeCare of Lafayette
11.2023 - Current
RN House Supervisor
Camelot Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 11.2023
MDS Coordinator
Camelot Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 05.2023
MDS Coordinator
Maison De Lafayette
01.2003 - 01.2009
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Louisiana Technical College - Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College