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INEZ JIMENEZ

Worthington

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse and MDS Consultant with over 22 years of experience in long term care. Skilled in providing exceptional care in LTC, short term/transitional Care, dementia and hospice care environments. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and a respectful attitude. Reliable, loyal and collaborative team player seeking ADON position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

MDS Consultant

River light Health
10.2023 - Current
  • MDS 3.0 & Care planning
  • Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement (RUG-IV, PDPM)
  • Regulatory Compliance (CMS, OBRA)
  • ICD 10 coding and Clinical Documentation
  • Quality Measures & Five Star Ratings
  • Audits and MOCK surveys
  • Staff Education and Training
  • EMR Systems (Point Click Care, MatrixCare, etc.)
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Served as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
  • Led a team of managers to achieve consistent revenue growth through effective leadership and strategic planning.

ADON/MDS Coordinator

South Shore Care Center
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
  • Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections, enhancing overall patient safety measures.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
  • Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
  • Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
  • Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
  • Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties
  • Reduced errors in data collection by streamlining the MDS process and improving communication among interdisciplinary teams.
  • Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
  • Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
  • Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
  • Improved interdisciplinary team collaboration by organizing regular strategy meetings to discuss care plans and resident needs.

MDS Coordinator

Crossroads And Southshore Care Centers
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
  • Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
  • Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.

RN

Crossroads Care Center
05.2010 - 02.2022
  • Assess patient Vitals and take lab specimens for testing.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on a 50-bed LTC Skilled facility.
  • Delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs and CNAs
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

CNA Instructor

Minnesota West Community And Technical College
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Educated new CNAs in quality patient care.
  • Taught students how to complete important patient care tasks.
  • Reviewed documentation and activities of student CNAs and corrected insufficient or harmful actions.
  • Determined readiness of each CNA to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
  • Maintained detailed records of students' activities and training progress.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.

Minnesota Department of health and Pearson VUE Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Competency Evaluator

Riverland Community College
05.2009 - 02.2011
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

LPN

Crossroads Care Center
07.2009 - 10.2011
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

CNA

Crossroads Care Center
01.2003 - 03.2004
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Mn West
Worthington, MN

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Excellent people skills, and analytical abilities
  • Bilingual- fluent in both English / Spanish-Splendid written and oral communication skills in both languages
  • Advocate, compassionate along with non discriminating to all people regardless of social economic status and ethnicity
  • EMR Systems: Point Click Care, MatrixCare, PCC EPIC
  • Commendable judgement and nursing skills
  • IV Management/ Phlebotomy
  • Wound assessments and skilled Wound Care
  • Admissions and Discharge Processes
  • Operating systems: Windows 11
  • Software Applications: Microsoft suite Office Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Internet
  • BCMA: Barcode Med Administration system
  • CPRS: Computerized Patient Care Record System
  • EMR Systems (Point-click care: MatrixCare PCC, EPIC)
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership & development
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Public speaking
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Continuous improvement
  • Performance tracking
  • Nurse education and training
  • Strong work ethic
  • Policies compliance enforcement
  • Effective multitasking
  • Behavioral health
  • Risk management
  • Long-term care

Timeline

MDS Consultant

River light Health
10.2023 - Current

ADON/MDS Coordinator

South Shore Care Center
05.2022 - 09.2023

MDS Coordinator

Crossroads And Southshore Care Centers
01.2021 - 02.2022

CNA Instructor

Minnesota West Community And Technical College
10.2020 - 03.2021

RN

Crossroads Care Center
05.2010 - 02.2022

LPN

Crossroads Care Center
07.2009 - 10.2011

Minnesota Department of health and Pearson VUE Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Competency Evaluator

Riverland Community College
05.2009 - 02.2011

CNA

Crossroads Care Center
01.2003 - 03.2004

Associate Degree - Nursing

Mn West

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