Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring proper reimbursement for services provided to patients.
Reduced errors in MDS submissions by conducting regular audits of completed assessments and providing corrective feedback to staff when necessary.
Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
MDS Nurse
Meridian Care
08.2021 - 03.2023
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring proper reimbursement for services provided to patients.
Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
LVN Charge Nurse
Meridian Care
02.2021 - 08.2021
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in vent facility, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
LVN Charge Nurse
Huebner Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 02.2021
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assisted in the training of new practical nurses, sharing expertise and fostering teamwork among staff members.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Caremark Mail Services Pharmacy
06.2012 - 05.2020
Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.