Jessica Fisher
Fort Defiance,VA
Summary
Accomplished LPN and MDS Coordinator with a proven track record at Bridgewater Retirement Community, adept in interdisciplinary team collaboration and critical thinking. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and staff morale through effective leadership and ethical practice. Skilled in geriatric care and mentoring, consistently achieving improved patient outcomes and staff development. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Charge Nurse
Bridgewater Retirement Community
03.2024 - Current
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
MDS Coordinator
Consulate Health Care, Kings Daughters
04.2019 - 03.2024
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- 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 closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
LPN, Charge Nurse
Bridgewater Retirement Community
09.2003 - 03.2019
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Valley Career And Technical School
Fishersville, VA06.2007
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Staff Supervision
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Critical Thinking
- Care Plan Development
- Ethical Practice
- Geriatric Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
LPN, Charge Nurse
Bridgewater Retirement Community
03.2024 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Consulate Health Care, Kings Daughters
04.2019 - 03.2024
LPN, Charge Nurse
Bridgewater Retirement Community
09.2003 - 03.2019
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Valley Career And Technical School
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