Well-qualified nurse, successful at building and maintaining secure, accurate and efficient data collection systems. Hardworking and pragmatic with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Prepared to offer 28 years of experience to fast-paced position with room for advancement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Legacy Healthcare
Groton, SD
07.2021 - Current
Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
MDS Coordinator
Legacy Healthcare
Ipswich, South Dakota
10.2011 - Current
Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
Registered Nurse
Legacy Healthcare Services
Ipswich, SD
10.2011 - Current
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Huron Regional Medical Center
Huron, SD
08.1994 - 10.2011
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.