Debra Wilt

• Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance service efficiency and safety.
• Oversaw nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
• Conducted regular training sessions for nursing personnel, fostering skill development and knowledge retention.
• Managed nursing schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels and minimize overtime expenses.
• Facilitated performance evaluations for nursing staff, promoting professional growth and accountability within the team.
• On utilization review team meeting weekly
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
• Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
• Took SNF referrals and reviewed all hospital records
• Medicare and Medicaid long term care regulatory compliance along with monitoring manage care cases sending updates when needed to back up Social Service.
• Directed nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality care protocols.
• Analyzed clinical data to identify areas for improvement, driving initiatives that enhanced service delivery.

• Led quality assurance initiatives that enhanced resident satisfaction and improved overall health metrics.
• Evaluated patient care practices, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Worked closely with administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Reviewed all SNF admissions and followed through with hospital records with Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance regulations through the resident stay.

• Led initiatives to enhance patient safety protocols and improve clinical workflows.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline processes.
• Educated nursing staff on best practices and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
• Maintained accurate records of all interactions with patients including their concerns or questions regarding their diagnosis or treatments provided.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through diligent follow-up and thorough discharge planning with home goals. To ensure compliance with needs at home including equipment, needed prescriptions, education, and home care services.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Was a covid lead going into various statuses with a nursing team
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices in clinical settings.

• Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules
• Monitored Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care SNF cases.
• Reviewed hospital records for SNF admissions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Headed QAPI meetings

LPN from 5/1979 till receiving RN degree

Nursing Assistant from 1975 till 1979

51 years of experience in long term care. SNFs