Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with co-workers to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-MDS Coordinator
Letcher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Whitesburg, KY
04.2015 - Current
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new MDS staff.
Provided patient and family health education about resident care.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Conducted intake care plans with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Create care plan schedule for resident assessments to be completed timely and be submitted to CMS.
Trained in ICD 10 coding
Review resident records to generate a plan of care
Constant communication with team to ensure resident assessments are completed timely.
* Responsible for transmissions to CMS for clinical
reimbursements
Methods of Instruction Instructor
Letcher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Whitesburg, KY
08.2016 - 02.2023
Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
Supervised student skills lab and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
Demonstrated leadership by helping to train others.
Monitor student training and testing
Scheduling students for state testing.
Clinical instructor for nurse aide student
Evaluated students' performance and completed skills checkoffs
Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
Maintained student records detailing progress, attendance and program requirements.
Created appropriate learning environments for students.
Offered flexible work schedule to meet needs of students.
RN Supervisor
Letcher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Whitesburg, KY
09.2004 - 04.2015
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, facility policies and standards of care.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Supervision of all departments, on weekends
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY
05.2004
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY
05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY
05.2004
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Southeast Community College
Whitesburg, KY
Skills
Patient Care Assessment
Critical Thinking
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Care Coordination
Attention to Detail
Decision Making
Accurate Documentation
Clear Patient Communication
Compassionate and Caring
Patient Care Oversight
Creative Problem Solving
Follow-Up Calls
Nursing Staff Leadership
Patient Care Planning
Long-Term Care
Medical Assessment
Patient Relations
Patient Education
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Methods of Training -Nurse aide Training Program
References
Marcia Hall - CMT/Work CLerk -Letcher Manor NUrsing and Rehabilitation: (606)633-1434
Gwen Lumpkins - Former MDS Coordinator supervisor (recently retired)- Letcher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation : (606) 634-4878
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse at Highland Manor Nursing Home And RehabilitationLong-Term Care Registered Nurse at Highland Manor Nursing Home And Rehabilitation