Caitlin Dunseath
Mariposa,CA
Summary
Dedicated LVN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Majestic Mountain Care Center, excelling in patient care coordination and documentation accuracy. Skilled in medication administration and compassionate care, I foster team collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. Committed to quality improvement and ongoing professional development.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing and leadership roles. Consistently ensures high standards of patient care and team collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, known for thorough patient assessments and effective coordination of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
LVN nursing license
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Majestic Mountain Care Center
07.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
Infection Preventionist
Majestic Mountain Care Center
10.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Developed targeted educational materials to raise awareness among patients, families, and visitors about the importance of infection prevention measures.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by consistently emphasizing the importance of adhering to established protocols for preventing infections among staff members at all levels.
- Developed strong working relationships with public health officials to ensure timely notification of reportable communicable diseases within the community.
- Reviewed relevant literature to stay current on emerging trends and advances in the field of infection prevention, incorporating findings into daily practice when appropriate.
Wound Care Nurse
Majestic Mountain Care Center
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
MDS Coordinator
Eduro Healthcare
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Established regular review processes to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of MDS records, leading to proactive identification of potential issues before they escalate.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate efficient collaboration on resident care planning.
Education
Nursing
Merced College
Merced, CA12-2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Quality improvement
- Diabetes management
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Patient care coordination
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- Licensed vocational nurse - 705125
- Certified Infection preventionist through CDC Train.
- Wound Certification through SNF wound care
- IV certification through Central valley medical
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Majestic Mountain Care Center
10.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Majestic Mountain Care Center
07.2019 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Majestic Mountain Care Center
MDS Coordinator
Eduro Healthcare
Nursing
Merced College
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