Brandis Taylor
Monroe,NC
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Autumn Care of Marshville, excelling in regulatory compliance and quality improvement. Proven track record in mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in MDS assessments and effective communication, driving operational excellence in long-term care settings. Demonstrated expertise in managing Medicare and Medicaid claims processing, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Autumn Care of Marshville
Marshville, NC
12.2015 - 12.2025
- Lead the nursing department in a 120-bed facility; oversee staffing, training, and operations.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility standards; maintain high-quality patient care.
- Mentor and train Directors of Nursing, and nurse managers, across multiple facilities.
- Serve as an on-call clinical leader.
- Improved quality metrics to meet company standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Treatment Nurse / Supervisor
White Oak of Waxhaw
Waxhaw, USA
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed wound care assessments, interventions, and documentation; coordinated with physicians and dietitians.
- Assisted charge nurses and supervised staff; reduced rehospitalizations using COMS assessments.
- Participated in RPAC and QAPI quality improvement initiatives.
MDS Coordinator / Supervisor / Charge Nurse
Autumn Care of Marshville
Marshville, NC
06.2011 - 10.2014
- Conducted MDS assessments for Medicare/Medicaid compliance.
- Supervised and trained nursing staff; performed IV access, venipuncture, catheterization, and wound care.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings and conducted required care plan meetings per schedule.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Care of Marshville
Marshville, North Carolina
02.2008 - 06.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient living areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Insurance Sales Agent
Nationwide Insurance Company
Monroe, NC
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Educated clients on policy options and benefits to enhance understanding.
- Processed applications and paperwork related to policy issuance or renewal.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate coverage options for their needs.
Administrative Assistant
Whitestone Group
Monroe, NC
08.2007 - 02.2009
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for real estate sales and closings.
- Handled incoming communications, including phone calls and emails, efficiently.
- Prepared new listing files and maintained them through the closing of properties.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
Patient Registrar
Carolinas Health Care - Monroe Urgent Care
Monroe , NC
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Registered patients upon arrival using the electronic health record system to include insurance verification and collecting payments.
- Communicated with medical staff regarding patient statuses and needs.
- Identified potential issues that may affect reimbursement or lead to underpayment and overpayment situations.
- Entered accurate diagnosis codes into the computer system for billing purposes.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining confidentiality of patient health information.
- Floated to other urgent care facilities to assist with staffing needs.
Patient Account Representative
Carolinas Healthcare System Central Billing Office
Charlotte, NC
12.2001 - 08.2002
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage details.
- Entered and processed HCFA-1500 claims.
- Communicated with physician offices to obtain pertinent information for the processing of insurance claims.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
BSN -
University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Wilmington, NC07.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC05.2011
Skills
- MDS assessments
- Care planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical thinking
- Case management experience
- Long-term care experience
- Nursing compliance
- Quality improvement
- Staff training and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Disease control
- Clinical operations management
- Insurance verification
- Healthcare reimbursement
Certification
• Registered Nurse, NC Board of Nursing, 245846, 01/31/2027
• BLS/CPR, American Heart Association, 10/31/2027
• NC SPICE Certification, 04/01/25
• QSM Wound Certified Nurse, 06/11/25
• BLS/CPR, American Heart Association, 10/31/2027
• NC SPICE Certification, 04/01/25
• QSM Wound Certified Nurse, 06/11/25
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Autumn Care of Marshville
12.2015 - 12.2025
Treatment Nurse / Supervisor
White Oak of Waxhaw
10.2014 - 12.2015
MDS Coordinator / Supervisor / Charge Nurse
Autumn Care of Marshville
06.2011 - 10.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Care of Marshville
02.2008 - 06.2011
Insurance Sales Agent
Nationwide Insurance Company
02.2008 - 02.2009
Administrative Assistant
Whitestone Group
08.2007 - 02.2009
Patient Registrar
Carolinas Health Care - Monroe Urgent Care
08.2002 - 08.2006
Patient Account Representative
Carolinas Healthcare System Central Billing Office
12.2001 - 08.2002
BSN -
University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Associate Degree - Nursing
South Piedmont Community College