Deana Brown
Pilot,Virginia
Summary
Patient-focused Director offering 17-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Snyder Nursing Home
Salem, VA
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Perform rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Evaluate work performance of 35 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participate in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Establish and monitor infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Recruit, hire and train staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
MDS Coordinator
Snyder Nursing Home
Salem, VA
10.2004 - Current
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA05.1996
Skills
- Goal Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Scheduling
- Effective Multitasking
- Nursing Staff Management
- Team Meetings
Certification
- Counseling Certification, Light University, Lynchburg, VA
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Snyder Nursing Home
01.2021 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Snyder Nursing Home
10.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
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