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Cierra Montegue

Dallas,TX

Summary

Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in clinical assessment, care planning, and patient management. Skilled in conducting detailed patient evaluations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing effective care plans. Strong collaborator focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adapting to changing healthcare needs. Reliable team player with expertise in interdisciplinary communication, problem-solving, and patient advocacy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Greenbriar Community Care Center
06.2011 - 05.2015
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.
  • Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality support to patients.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Greenbriar Community Care Center
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Clinical Care Coordinator

Greenbriar Community Care Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families and providers to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
  • Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary conferences, sharing clinical insights and collaborating on strategies for complex case management.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
  • Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of nurses and certified nursing assistances.

MDS Nurse

Greenbriar Community Care Center
03.2023 - 01.2025
  • Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assisted in maintaining facility accreditation by adhering to industry standards and regulations for the Long-Term Care setting.
  • Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
  • Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
  • Mentored new MDS nurses, providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into their role.
  • Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
  • Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Slidell High School
Slidell, LA

Diploma - Nursing

Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan
Bogalusa, LA
2017

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS
05-2022

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Data collection and management
  • Patient-focused care
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Delegation and motivation
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Quality improvement

Certification

  • BLS

Timeline

MDS Nurse

Greenbriar Community Care Center
03.2023 - 01.2025

Clinical Care Coordinator

Greenbriar Community Care Center
07.2022 - 03.2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 12.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Greenbriar Community Care Center
02.2017 - 08.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Greenbriar Community Care Center
06.2011 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Slidell High School

Diploma - Nursing

Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Pearl River Community College

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