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Heidi Rios

Deltona

Summary

Health and Wellness Coordinator at Brookdale Assisted Living with expertise in staff scheduling and care assessment. Demonstrated success in enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring compliance through chart audits. Effective communicator with a focus on improving resident outcomes and increasing family engagement in care processes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Brookdale Assisted Living
Apopka
08.2021 - Current
  • Streamlined daily staffing initiatives, merging weekly staff and Nurse scheduling with workflow oversight
  • Facilitated communication among residents, resident families, primary providers, home health agencies, pharmacies, and various third-party providers.
  • Examine State Form 1823 and MD orders to confirm accuracy
  • Conducted resident assessments to evaluate current needs and admissions criteria.
    Performed future admissions assessments to determine eligibility and suitability for services.
  • Produced daily reports to oversee missed medications by medical technicians during the medication administration pass, and supported staff in addressing omissions.
  • Compiled daily reports to highlight missed tasks for each shift, and assist staff in correcting any oversights.
  • Executed comprehensive reviews for residents on a quarterly, bi-annual, and annual basis.
  • Audited resident charts, ensuring ACHA compliance.
  • Produced weekly reports and communicated via email to the Regional Director of Nursing.
  • Staff training and competency assessment for incoming personnel.
  • Facilitated timely communication with resident family members to address requests.

Floor Nurse in Assisted Living

Dominican Village
Amityville
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Tracked monthly vital signs and recorded variations in patient conditions effectively.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
  • Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices for patient care.
  • Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
  • Assisted patients in ambulating and transferring to beds, wheelchairs, and other areas of the facility.
  • Engaging with residents, their families, primary providers, pharmacies, and home health agencies to promote resident wellness.
  • Receiving physician orders and transcribing directives.
  • Coordinating and verifying pharmacy deliveries for accurate medications.
  • Addressed questions and requests from family members regarding Resident with efficiency

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Catholic Home Care
Hauppauge
05.2005 - 04.2019
  • Organized patient home visits for wound care and nursing appointment management.
  • Skilled in diverse wound care techniques, and wound vac placement and application.
  • Completing nursing visit reports promptly while adhering to submission schedules.
  • Consulted with physicians about patient medical status to support patient wellness.
  • Deliver on-site patient care services.
  • Educate patients regarding medication usage, nutritional needs for wound healing and wellness, diabetes awareness, infection prevention, and safety measures.
  • Facilitate collaboration between physical therapy and nursing visits.
  • Record patient vital signs during nursing visits, and notify physicians of any abnormalities.
  • Administered medication through G-tubes while ensuring timely changes as needed.
    Performed monthly changes of Foley catheters to maintain patient comfort and hygiene.
  • Conduct patient medication reconciliation, administration, and prefilling of medication boxes.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Western Suffolk BOCES
Hauppauge, NY
05-1998

Skills

  • Staff scheduling
  • Care assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Time management
  • Family engagement
  • Vendor management
  • Medical records management
  • Employee engagement
  • Healthcare team collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Staff supervision
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Self motivation
  • Adaptability

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Adult, Child and Infant First Aid ,CPR
  • AED Certification
  • Florida Licensure for Practical Nursing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2021 - Current

Floor Nurse in Assisted Living

Dominican Village
04.2019 - 03.2021

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Catholic Home Care
05.2005 - 04.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing

Western Suffolk BOCES

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