Barbara Fordham
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Nurse with clinical and case management background. Genuinely concerned,empathetic, and tactful Registered nurse with 30 years of clinical experience.Adept at assessing the physical status of patients and providing treatment.Patient/family forcused ICD-9 forms Strong clinical judgment Administration and
Management
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ADON/Case Manager
Desert Cove Nursing Center
Chandler, AZ
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Conduct training for new staff member Effectively supervising nursing staff Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.Ensure HIPPA compliance.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement to identify performance areas for improvement.Delegate nursing staff duties.
- Effectively managed clinical oversite for 107 bed unit long term and subacute patients.On call.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel.
- Case Management planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet individual's families health needs and available resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes
MDS Coordinator
The Villa
Rockford, IL
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
- Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care.
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training.
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
ADON
Alden Debes
Rockford, IL
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing home care services.
- Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Kept records for staff and members for infection control
- On call for call offs and areas of concern
MDS Coordinator
LaSalle Veterans
Lasalle, Il
04.1999 - 02.2015
- Responsible for review of all members charts and update for compliance.
- Interview members and their families to build working care plan conduct
- weekly multidisciplinary meetings
- Keep MDS records in compliance with IDPH
- Coordinate Care Plan Meetings with family members and members quarterly
- Monitoring and supervising CNA's for compliance with members care
- Data entry for MDS/Care Plans/Assessments
- Work PRN as floor RN when needed.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance.
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training.
MDS Coordinator
Franklin Grove Nursing Center
Franklin Grove, IL
06.1998 - 04.1999
- Taking care of all admissions, assessments, MDS and care plans.
- Quarterly meetings with families and residents.
- Data Entry with MDS and Care Plans.
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care.
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
LPN /Pediatric Case
Alpha Christian Registry
Dekalb, IL
01.1991 - 09.2000
- Responsible for trach care, G/T feedings, apnea monitoring, HHN Treatments.
- with Chest percussion with monthly Port-A-Cath flushes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RN
IVCH
Oglesby, IL1998
Bachelor of Arts - RN
IVCH
Oglesby, IL1998
LPN - Nursing
Sauk Valley College
Dixon, IL1985
Skills
- Analytical thinker
- Fast learner
- Organized
- Knowledge of Medicaid statutes and regulations
- Promotes positive behavior
- Dependable
Additional Information
- Personal Information Excellent verbal communication skills Demonstrate confidence Work well withteams Attention to details Ability to work under pressure Flexible and able toadjust to the work environment Professionalism Customer awareness Active listener Multi-tasking Has leadership qualities Time management Able to performwith minimal supervision Peer to peer interaction Strong work ethics Ability to accept and learn from criticism Goal oriented Motivator Additional Information Skills Excellent verbal communication skills Demonstrate confidence Work well with teams Attention to details Ability to work under pressure Flexibleand able to adjust to the work environment Professionalism Customerawareness Active listener Multi-tasking Has leadership qualities Timemanagement Able to perform with minimal supervision Peer to peer interaction Strong work ethics Ability to accept and learn from criticism Goal oriented Motivator
Certification
Timeline
ADON/Case Manager
Desert Cove Nursing Center
07.2015 - 01.2016
MDS Coordinator
The Villa
06.2015 - 07.2015
ADON
Alden Debes
02.2015 - 05.2015
MDS Coordinator
LaSalle Veterans
04.1999 - 02.2015
MDS Coordinator
Franklin Grove Nursing Center
06.1998 - 04.1999
LPN /Pediatric Case
Alpha Christian Registry
01.1991 - 09.2000
Associate of Applied Science - RN
IVCH
Bachelor of Arts - RN
IVCH
LPN - Nursing
Sauk Valley College
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