Andrea Giralao
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dynamic MDS Nurse with extensive experience at Corona Post Acute, excelling in care plan development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and meticulous documentation accuracy. Skilled in geriatric nursing and critical thinking, fostering a culture of continuous learning among staff.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Nurse
Corona Post Acute
Corona, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Executed thorough patient assessments to evaluate eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid services.
- Formulated and sustained personalized care plans in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal regulations governing long-term care facilities.
- Trained nursing staff on MDS documentation requirements to ensure precise reporting standards.
- Facilitated collaboration with healthcare providers to collect essential information for MDS submissions.
- Oversaw patient progress and modified care plans to address evolving health conditions.
- Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction metrics.
- Oversaw maintenance of accurate medical records to facilitate proper reimbursement for services rendered.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning among nursing staff through ongoing education on MDS best practices.
- Facilitated comprehensive training sessions for nursing staff on MDS processes to enhance assessment quality.
- Streamlined MDS assessment processes to ensure timely completion through effective time management and organizational skills.
- Optimized MDS process efficiency by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families and residents by facilitating open communication about care planning involvement.
- Facilitated collaboration with therapy departments to enhance accurate representation of patient needs within MDS system.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans.
MDS Coordinator
Riverside Healthcare Center
Riverdale, CA
06.2019 - 06.2023
MDS Nurse
Palm Terrace
Riverside, CA
06.2016 - 06.2019
Education
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Riverside Community College
Riverbank, CA05.1999
Skills
Critical thinking
HIPAA compliance
Leadership and supervision
Dementia care
Documentation accuracy
Care plan development
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Geriatric nursing
Behavioral health
Pain management techniques
Pressure ulcer prevention
Long-term care experience
Infection control practices
Clinical assessment expertise
Wound care management
MDS coordination
Quality improvement initiatives
Skin and wound assessments
Fall risk assessment
Ostomy care management
Diabetes management expertise
Care planning
Nursing process proficiency
Timeline
MDS Nurse
Corona Post Acute
06.2023 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Riverside Healthcare Center
06.2019 - 06.2023
MDS Nurse
Palm Terrace
06.2016 - 06.2019
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Riverside Community College