Janika Brown

Obtains and reviews patients medical history relevant to their weight loss goals

Maintains inventory of medications

Prescribes and dispenses medications

Performs venipuctures and triage as needed

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs

• 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.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident.
• Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
• Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
• Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
• Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
• Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
• Implemented weekly interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development

• Performed focused and comprehensive assessments to provide proper diagnosis and facilitated appropriate treatments
• Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.