ELLA YORO

Assist Nursing Leadership in planning, organizing, and directing the nursing department.

• Collaborate with department heads to optimize patient care and ensure integrative care.
• Communicate with attending physicians and medical directors regarding patient care issues.
• Coordinate with the nursing education department to ensure staff compliance with mandatory classes.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor care delivery, assess patient outcomes, and initiate preventive measures.
• Perform chart audits to ensure accurate documentation and provide teaching as needed.
• Assist in identifying staffing needs and ensuring adequate staffing for shifts.
• Address patient/family concerns and conduct investigations with conclusions.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and complaints or concerns.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and complaints or concerns.

• Coordinated interdisciplinary assessment and care planning processes
• Conducted comprehensive resident assessments and facilitated care coordination
• Advocated for residents and facilitated open communication among care team members
• Prepared residents' clinical records for submission to case managers for insurance coverage.
• 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.

• Managed nursing rehab program and supervised its implementation
• Provided training and in-services to staff to ensure compliance and documentation
• Developed individualized care plans and provided periodic evaluations
• Conducted interdisciplinary rounds to prevent pressure injuries.
• Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.

• Supervised nursing staff and monitored patient care in a geriatric unit
• Collaborated with team members to promote quality care and conducted periodic evaluations
• Acted as a preceptor and conducted chart audits in preparation for surveys.
• Strengthened unit care standards and policies focusing on patient safety and dignity.
• Served as a liaison between the nursing department and hospital administration to effectively address staffing concerns, policy changes, and budgetary issues.

• Provided quality nursing care to patients and assisted in care plan implementation
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed and assisted in emergency situations.