Jennifer Meeks
Tonto Basin,AZ
Summary
With a proven track record at Payson Care Center, I excel in leadership and clinical operations management, enhancing patient care through quality improvement and staff development. My expertise in budget management and healthcare regulations compliance, coupled with a strong work ethic, has significantly improved operational efficiency and staff retention.
Experienced with nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Utilizes strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management to drive impactful results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Payson Care Center
08.2019 - 11.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
RN Floor Nurse
Payson Care Center
11.2011 - 11.2024
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Utilized Point Click Care to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Medicare, LTC, and Alzheimer's floor.
MDS Coordinator
Payson Care Center
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Payson Care Center
04.2005 - 11.2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Physical Therapy Aide
Solo Pro
02.2004 - 04.2005
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Smoothly assisted, positioned, and secured patients at therapy devices to support safe treatment protocols.
- Improved patient recovery by assisting in implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
- Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rim Country Health and Retirement
01.1998 - 07.2004
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Gila Community College
Payson, AZ05-2010
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Process improvements
- Budget management
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Clinical resources management
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical operations management
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Payson Care Center
08.2019 - 11.2024
MDS Coordinator
Payson Care Center
06.2018 - 08.2019
RN Floor Nurse
Payson Care Center
11.2011 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Payson Care Center
04.2005 - 11.2011
Physical Therapy Aide
Solo Pro
02.2004 - 04.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rim Country Health and Retirement
01.1998 - 07.2004
Associates - Nursing
Gila Community College
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