Desarae Leach

I coordinate physicians, and staff schedules. Maintain communication to director of operations. Communicate and facilitate smooth transitions to new EMR system. Facilitate the management of the practice operations by coordinating and managing all daily tasks for staff members and ensuring the delivery of comprehensive health care services in a manner that satisfies patients. I am also responsible for maintaining authorizations, scheduling, entering orders, and coordinating vendors for surgical cases. I have duties and responsibilities including quarterly reports for financial practices, performance-improvement program, and safety/risk management program. Assisted with the hiring process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote company culture. Improved client satisfaction by promptly responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a professional manner. Implemented inventory control measures for office supplies, reducing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels. Managed budgeting process for office expenses, tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with financial guidelines. Facilitated a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and providing support when needed. Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.

• Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
• Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
• Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
• Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
• Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
• Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
• Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
• Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
• Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate efficient collaboration on resident care planning.
• Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
• Supported facility-wide initiatives aimed at reducing hospital readmissions by closely monitoring MDS data for trends and potential areas of concern.

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.