Belinda Smetana
Greenock,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator with a proven track record at Heritage, excelling in care plan development and quality improvement. Skilled in clinical documentation accuracy and fostering teamwork, I enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and regulatory compliance, advocating for patient rights while implementing evidence-based practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Heritage
12.2015 - 07.2025
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent attention to detail in documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development by pursuing additional certifications in relevant areas, such as RAC_CT.
- Contributed to facility-wide quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in assessment processes and implementing evidence-based best practices.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills when managing multiple competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and clear communication, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when interpreting complex clinical data, enabling accurate identification of patient needs and appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with other Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinators to develop standardized assessment tools that improved consistency across the organization.
- Provided ongoing education to nursing staff on assessment processes, enhancing the overall quality of patient care within the facility.
- Improved interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure accurate and timely updates on patient progress.
- Increased accuracy of reimbursement claims by ensuring thorough completion of required assessments within mandated timeframes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in managing a diverse caseload, effectively coordinating assessments for patients with varying needs and diagnoses.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, upholding ethical standards in all aspects of assessment coordination duties.
Clinician for Transitional Care Un
UPMC McKeesport
06.2008 - 11.2015
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and optimize therapeutic interventions.
- Trained and mentored junior clinicians, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices in clinical care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at increasing service efficiency and patient satisfaction across the organization.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through empathetic listening, clear communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Strong communication skills
- Team leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Care plan development
- Geriatric nursing
- Regulatory compliance
- Long-term care experience
- Rehabilitation care principles
- Clinical assessment expertise
- Healthcare ethics
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
Affiliations
American Association of Post Acute are Nursing.
Certification
Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Heritage
12.2015 - 07.2025
Clinician for Transitional Care Un
UPMC McKeesport
06.2008 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
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