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Amy Saenz

Kyle,TX

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with 20+ years in skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Bilingual communicator specializing in patient admissions, and healthcare marketing. Demonstrated success as Nurse Liaison, and Director of Marketing, enhancing census through strategic outreach while maintaining regulatory compliance and quality care. Strong background in providing comprehensive patient care within high-stress environments. Strengths lie in conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and enhance compliance through skilled data management and clear communication. Leveraged clinical knowledge and administrative acumen to drive improvements in nursing practice and patient satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MDS Nurse / Admissions Nurse / Medical Liaison

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Kyle, TX
09.2018 - Current
  • - Oversee MDS assessments and ensure regulatory compliance and accurate reimbursement.
  • - Serve as key liaison for hospital referrals, coordinating admissions and transitions of care.
  • - Support census growth through direct marketing and relationship-building with referral sources.
  • - Collaborate on care plans and participate in patient/family meetings.
  • - Maintain updated clinical records in electronic systems.

MDS Nurse

Onion Creek Skilled Nursing Facility
, Texas
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • - Completed MDS assessments per Medicare/Medicaid timelines.
  • - Partnered with therapy, nursing, and admin to ensure quality outcomes and accurate care planning.
  • - Aided in survey readiness, audits, and documentation integrity.
  • - Conducted family updates and supported patient-centered care coordination.

Charge Nurse / MDS Nurse

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Kyle, TX
09.2011 - 09.2016
  • - Provided direct care as Charge Nurse while leading MDS documentation and coordination.
  • - Supervised clinical staff and mentored new nurses.
  • - Participated in survey preparation, QA initiatives, and staff development.
  • - Ensured strong communication between disciplines to support quality care delivery.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Southern Careers Institute
Texas
06.2004

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • MDS coordination and RAI processes
  • Skilled nursing and rehabilitation care
  • Admissions and discharge planning
  • Healthcare marketing and outreach
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Medical and community liaison
  • EMR and clinical documentation
  • Survey readiness and compliance
  • Patient and family relations
  • Proficient in insurance portals: Home Community Care, Wellsky, Care Port
  • healthcare marketing
  • interdisciplinary collaboration
  • team leadership
  • effective communication
  • problem solving
  • relationship building

Certification

  • - MDS Certified
  • - BLS Certified

Timeline

MDS Nurse / Admissions Nurse / Medical Liaison

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
09.2018 - Current

MDS Nurse

Onion Creek Skilled Nursing Facility
09.2016 - 01.2018

Charge Nurse / MDS Nurse

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
09.2011 - 09.2016

Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Southern Careers Institute

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