Caitlin Lee
Moriah,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, committed to delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Experience in home care and hospice cultivates strong assessment skills and promotes effective communication with interdisciplinary teams to guarantee patient needs are met and safety is prioritized in the surroundings. Skilled in establishing rapport with patients, ensuring comfort during sensitive conversations, and providing critical education to support care plans. Proficient in comprehensive patient assessments utilizing MDS, UAS, and PRI/Screen frameworks. Committed to improving patient experiences and outcomes through strategic communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Nurse Assisted Living/Memory Care Nurse
The Residence at Otter Creek
06.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing oversight to manage resident medical care efficiently.
- Maintained medication plans, assessed Activities of Daily Living upon admission and annually, adapting for significant changes.
- Created and updated personalized service plans, incorporating resident preferences and customary routines.
- Reviewed service plans with residents and families to ensure accuracy and address individual needs.
Spoke Registered Nurse for MAT Program
Savida Health
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Executed comprehensive care management and coordination for patients with Substance Use Disorder.
- Promoted health education and provided transitional care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered medications including Buprenorphine and Vivitrol under supervision of substance use professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse UAS Assessor, Per Diem Contract Position
Bayan Global Staffing
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated intake functions with New York Independent Assessor for long-term service and support enrollment.
- Completed Tasking Tool for members with NYIA, finalizing assessments in Uniform Assessment System.
- Submitted plans of care to Independent Assessor for members needing over 12 hours daily care.
- Supported clinical intake reviews for reassessments, changes in condition, and new program members.
- Facilitated determinations and addressed outliers with Medical Directors based on UAS outcomes.
MDS/PPS Coordinator
Elderwood of Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Assessed needs of long-term care and short-term rehabilitation residents to coordinate personalized care plans.
- Gathered and documented information in Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) to evaluate residents’ strengths comprehensively.
- Collaborated with nursing and therapy teams to ensure adherence to care plan guidelines and compliance with Medicare standards.
- Participated in QAPI studies and conducted documentation reviews for quality improvement.
- Obtained authorizations for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance coverage.
- Supervised and trained staff on maintaining accurate documentation per industry standards.
- Provided support to floor nurses for troubleshooting and addressing clinical needs.
- Acted as part of clinical team to deliver skilled patient care, including medication administration and wound care.
Director of Nursing
Essex Center for Rehabilitation
Elizabethtown, NY
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed nursing operations for 100-bed facility, including 30 rehabilitation and sub-acute beds.
- Oversaw nursing personnel, providing guidance on staffing procedures and departmental objectives.
- Organized admissions and coordinated patient care to enhance service delivery.
- Developed and enforced policies ensuring compliance with state and national regulations.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
HCR Home Care
Plattsburgh, NY
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Assessed patient needs with clinical tools to develop effective care plans.
- Evaluated home safety and patient requirements to reduce rehospitalization risks.
- Developed individualized care plans prioritizing patient safety and comfort at home.
- Provided medication education and engaged family members to enhance support.
- Administered wound care, chemotherapy, and managed venous access for patients.
- Conducted assessments and managed symptoms to improve patient well-being.
- Collected OASIS data while ensuring ongoing communication with physicians.
- Coordinated case management to align with comprehensive patient care objectives.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Essex Center for Rehabilitation
Elizabethtown, NY
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported Director of Nursing in oversight and evaluation of nursing personnel.
- Guided staffing procedures and established objectives for nursing department.
- Organized admission, nursing, and patient care procedures to enhance efficiency.
MDS Coordinator
Essex Center for Rehabilitation
Elizabethtown, NY
12.2019 - 05.2020
- As MDS Coordinator, I was responsible for assessing nursing home residents’ needs, and coordinating personalized, resident-driven care based on those assessments.
- Through the process of gathering information and documenting it in the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) I assessed each resident’s behavioral, psychological, clinical, nutritional, and physical strengths and created an individualized care plan that considered the resident holistically.
- I then worked with nursing, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, nutrition, etc., to ensure care plan guidelines for each resident were followed, and compliant with ethical standards and Medicare requirements.
- I participated in QAPI studies and documentation review.
- Obtaining authorizations for Medicare/Medicaid/Private.
- Staff supervision and training to maintain documentation accuracy and standards.
- I was available to floor nurses for troubleshooting and clinical needs.
- Acting as part of the clinical team as needed to provide for the skilled needs of the patients to include IV and oral medication administration as well as wound care and assistance with activities of daily living.
MDS Coordinator
Wake Robin Continuing Care Community
Shelburne, VT
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted quarterly and annual assessments to verify accurate Medicare and Medicaid payments.
- Supervised and trained staff to maintain documentation standards and accuracy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop resident-centered care plans.
- Supported floor nurses in troubleshooting and addressing clinical inquiries.
RN Case Manager
High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care
Minvielle, NY
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in home settings.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations for patients approaching end of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to effectively manage chronic symptoms and pain.
- Documented services to ensure compliance with reimbursement processes.
MDS Coordinator
Interlake’s Health
Ticonderoga, NY
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Completed quarterly and annual assessments to ensure accurate Medicare and Medicaid payments.
- Ensured compliance with MDS guidelines through timely submissions of assessments.
- Supervised and trained staff to uphold documentation accuracy and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop resident-centered care plans.
- Provided support to floor nurses for troubleshooting and clinical needs.
Medication Administration and Skilled Nursing RN
Interlake’s Health
Ticonderoga, NY
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed delivery of care and services for skilled nursing facility residents, encompassing medication administration and oversight of CNA staff.
Medication Administration and Skilled Nursing LPN
Horace Nye Home
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Directed care and services for skilled nursing facility residents, integrating medication administration and management of CNA staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY01.2018
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY01.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Champlain Valley Educational Services
Plattsburgh, NY01.2008
High School Diploma -
Moriah Central School
Port Henry, NY01.1991
Skills
- Medication management
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment
- Health education
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Staff training and supervision
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution
- Infectious disease control
- Substance abuse counseling
- Records maintenance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ongoing care evaluations
- Diabetes education
- Nutrition counseling
- Wellness care plans
- Documentation accuracy
- Quality improvement
- Team leadership
- Infection control
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Physical assessment
- Charting and recording
- EMR / EHR
- Medical records security
- Patient management
- Immunization administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Staff supervision
- Regulatory requirements
- End-of-life care
- Chronic disease management
- Caring for wounds
- Wound care
- ADL assistance
- Preventive care
- Case management
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
National Technical Honor Society- 2008
Most Outstanding Student Award- 2008
Affiliations
Board Member- Michelle Schiebler Scozzafava Memorial Scholarship Foundation 2016
Medical Reserve Corps.- Member- 2012- 2023
Adirondack Community Action Program-Policy Council Member- 2011
Certification
MedCerts Online Education
Medical Billing and Coding Essentials Certification 2025
SUNY Oswego
Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate 2025
Infection Preventionist Certification 2022
Certified Wound Care Associate 2014
MDS 3.0 RAC-CT Certification May 2014
Hospital and Community PRI (Patient Review Instrument) and Screen Certified
Timeline
Wellness Nurse Assisted Living/Memory Care Nurse
The Residence at Otter Creek
06.2025 - Current
Spoke Registered Nurse for MAT Program
Savida Health
02.2025 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse UAS Assessor, Per Diem Contract Position
Bayan Global Staffing
07.2023 - 06.2025
MDS/PPS Coordinator
Elderwood of Ticonderoga
11.2022 - 01.2025
Director of Nursing
Essex Center for Rehabilitation
07.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
Essex Center for Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 07.2021
MDS Coordinator
Essex Center for Rehabilitation
12.2019 - 05.2020
MDS Coordinator
Wake Robin Continuing Care Community
01.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
HCR Home Care
01.2016 - 12.2021
RN Case Manager
High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2014 - 12.2016
MDS Coordinator
Interlake’s Health
01.2012 - 12.2014
Medication Administration and Skilled Nursing RN
Interlake’s Health
01.2011 - 12.2012
Medication Administration and Skilled Nursing LPN
Horace Nye Home
01.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Empire State University
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
North Country Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Champlain Valley Educational Services
High School Diploma -
Moriah Central School