Dezaray Steckelberg
The New Homestead
Anita,IA
1
Certificate
6
Years of experience
Dynamic healthcare professional with over six years of experience in nursing and care management. Expert in critical thinking and staff supervision, contributing to improved patient care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive care planning.
Work History
MDS Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and care requirements.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Analyzed patient data to ensure accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
LPN Charge Nurse
6 Years- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating updates to healthcare providers.
- Trained new nurses on procedures, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall safety for patients and staff.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs, optimizing individual care strategies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Point Click Care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
High School Diploma
Skills
Critical thinking
Leadership and supervision
Staff training and development
Care plan development
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- IV Certification
- BLS
Timeline
MDS Nurse
The New Homestead
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
LPN Charge Nurse
The New Homestead
06.2020 - CurrentRead More
Southwestern Community Collage
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Walnut Community School
High School Diploma
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