Experienced with patient care assessments and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Utilizes strong organizational and analytical skills to accurately coordinate assessments and care plans. Knowledge of clinical documentation and team collaboration ensures smooth operations and quality patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
William & Inez Mabie Southside SNF
05.2024 - Current
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
MDS Coordinator
Niles Canyon Post Acute
04.2022 - Current
Conduct assessments and interviews for new residents
Perform up-to-date assessments of long-term residents and record relevant codes
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality of care provided to residents
Ensure accurate and timely entry of assessment data into PCC system
Create and update care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team
Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
MDS Coordinator
The Villas at Saratoga
03.2018 - 02.2024
Oversee the completion of resident assessments by interdisciplinary teams including nursing, therapy, social services, and registered dietician
Ensure accurate and timely entry of assessment data into PCC system
Stay up-to-date and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to residents' assessments
Collaborate with the care team to develop individualized care plans based on the assessment data
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality of care provided to residents
Interact with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to gather relevant information and ensure a comprehensive understanding of each residents' needs
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.
LVN MDS Coordinator
Milpitas Care Center
01.2016 - 05.2019
Completed assessments for all residents
Measured physical, psychological, emotional, and social functioning of residents
Created and updated care plans
LVN Unit Coordinator
Parkview HealthCare Center
08.2015 - 03.2018
Supervised nurses and addressed the concerns of patients and their families
Monitored patient care
Ensured that a unit functions effectively and efficiently
Admitted new patients
LVN Charge Nurse
Parkview HealthCare center
09.2004 - 08.2015
Administered medications to patients
Collected data and completed assessment
Evaluated and documented the residents' physical and psychological responses to care
Recorded and reported changes of conditions of residents to attending physicians
Provided treatment to residents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
03.1998
Skills
Basic Life Support
Care planning
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Discharge planning
MDS software familiarity
Assessment coding
Quality Improvement
Geriatric Care
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Wound Care
Certification
Registered Nurse, 95324380, 11/24
IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal, CEP 12073
HealthCare Provider CPR with AED training, BLS, 03/22, 03/26