Jane McKay
Portland
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record at Cascade Terrace Sub Acute, enhancing quality metrics from 3 to 4 stars. Expert in clinical leadership and quality improvement, fostering staff development and compliance. Skilled in budget planning and interdisciplinary collaboration, driving excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.
Knowledgeable Director of Nursing Services with strong background in nursing leadership and management. Successfully led teams to enhance patient care quality and streamline nursing operations. Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and staff development to achieve organizational goals.
Staff management and development, currently managing 106 staff members. Precepting LPN to RN students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
Cascade Terrace Sub Acute
04.2024 - Current
- Led nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Developed and implemented patient care policies to enhance service delivery and safety.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient care plans and outcomes.
- Monitored quality assurance metrics, identifying areas for improvement in nursing services bring the QM from a 3 star to a 4 star within 7 months
- Brought skilled charting from 20% completion to 100% completion within 6 months
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
- Enhanced staff retention and job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.
- Mentored nursing staff in clinical skills development, fostering professional growth and excellence in practice.
Director of Quality Assurance
Maple Grove Memory Care
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance resident care standards and compliance.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement programs to elevate service delivery.
- Trained staff on quality assurance protocols and best practices for resident safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to identify areas for process enhancements.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and policies.
- Analyzed data trends to drive strategic decisions in quality management processes.
- Oversaw incident reporting processes, ensuring timely investigations and corrective actions were taken.
RCM/MDS Coordinator
Marquis Mt. Tabor
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated MDS assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and facility standards.
- Developed and maintained resident care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, enhance care quality, and improve patient outcomes.
- Trained staff on MDS processes, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to best practices.
- Conducted audits of MDS submissions, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/ Business
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Arizona05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon Univerity
Phoenix, AZ05-2010
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing management
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Quality control
- Ethical practice
- Staff evaluation
- Professional development
- Budget planning
- Long-term care
- Case management
- Process improvement
- Clinical supervision
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical care oversight
- Evidence-based practice
- Leadership and guidance
- Strong work ethic
- HIPAA regulations
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 103 staff members.
- Achieved 100% compliance with skilled charting
- Raised star rating from a 3 to a 4 by focusing on Quality Measures
- Decreased the percentage of agency staff from 40% to 10% within 6 months
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
Cascade Terrace Sub Acute
04.2024 - Current
Director of Quality Assurance
Maple Grove Memory Care
08.2023 - 03.2024
RCM/MDS Coordinator
Marquis Mt. Tabor
01.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Nursing/ Business
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon Univerity