Elia Slade
Taylorsville,MS
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Director with a proven track record at MS Home Care, enhancing patient care through effective leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in healthcare administration and patient relationship management, significantly improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. Skilled in clinical supervision and education, ensuring high-quality care and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
MS Home Care
04.2013 - Current
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Review patient specific plans of care and ensure accuracy
- Review and ensure accuracy of face to face documentation
- review Oasis documentation and ensure accuracy
Clinical Manager
Amedisys Home Health
11.2010 - 04.2013
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Review and ensure accuracy of home health plans of care
- reviewed charts for coding accuracy
Filed RN
Amedisys Home Health
03.2006 - 11.2010
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05.2003
Skills
- Patient relationship management
- Patient Education
- Clinical Instruction
- Patient Care
- Healthcare administration
- Clinical Leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Health Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Supervision
- Records Management
Timeline
Clinical Director
MS Home Care
04.2013 - Current
Clinical Manager
Amedisys Home Health
11.2010 - 04.2013
Filed RN
Amedisys Home Health
03.2006 - 11.2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jones County Junior College
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