Brenda Taylor
Wesley Chapel,Florida
Summary
I am an experienced, dedicated and hard working Registered Nurse with a highly developed understanding of patient care standards and excellent communication skills. My hands-on experience in high-paced, high-volume settings such as Medical/Surgical/Telemetry acute care, long-term/ Rehab and currently MDS Coordinator/Case Management have strengthened my abilities in critical thinking, data collection, and implementing care plans to promote patient well being. I have demonstrated expertise in patient education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I am seeking a position to utilize and expand my nursing knowledge and experience in a remote position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Valencia Hills Health & Rehab Center
Lakeland, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Contributed to improved resident outcomes by meticulously managing MDS assessments for 60 to 65 residents, providing accurate data for clinical decision-making and personalized care plans
- Demonstrated excellent communication and facilitation skills to initiate and guide productive care plan meetings, ensuring clarity, collaboration, and adherence to goals
- Collaborate in case management tasks, including providing timely updates to insurance companies, Veteran's Administration, securing necessary referrals, and actively representing patients during discharge, Medicare, and PPS meetings, administer Nomnc's to residents being discharged from therapy services
- Leveraged strong communication, organizational, and technological skills to foster positive relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, information flow, and administrative support. Complied with federal and state regulations for completion of the RAI process
Mobil Dental Hygienist
Sheridan Dental Services
Miami, FL
12.2015 - 01.2022
- Provides bedside oral care to patients in Nursing Home facilities
- Perform prophylactic and preventative procedures, ultrasonic scaling and patient education
Registered Nurse
Baldomero Lopez VA Nursing Home
Land O Lakes, FL
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Applied the principles of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation to deliver individualized, resident-centered care that meets their unique needs and promotes optimal outcomes
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, friends, and families
- Delivered high-quality, patient-centered care by actively adhering to professional standards, monitoring health outcomes against established goals, and making evidenced-based adjustments to optimize patient well-being.
Medical/Surgical RN
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills, FL
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, and families
- Provided high- quality medical care to adult patients of all ages, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments
- Administered ordered medications, injections, IV therapy and blood products
- Coordinated with Physical, Respiratory, Speech therapy, physicians, case managers, and social workers to provide optimal outcome for patient needs
- Delegated task to CNA's and PCT
Education
Associate degree in nursing -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12.2015
Associate degree in dental Hygiene -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05.2009
Skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint Point, Outlook, Microsoft Teams,
- EMR software: Epic, Cerner, and Point Click Care
- Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding
- Ability to easily learn and adapt to new technology
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Certification 2023-2025
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Valencia Hills Health & Rehab Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baldomero Lopez VA Nursing Home
07.2019 - 11.2019
Medical/Surgical RN
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
07.2016 - 11.2016
Mobil Dental Hygienist
Sheridan Dental Services
12.2015 - 01.2022
Associate degree in nursing -
Hillsborough Community College
Associate degree in dental Hygiene -
Hillsborough Community College