Kaila Kasnicka
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a strong focus on patient care management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in enhancing nursing team competencies and streamlining operations to improve care delivery. Recognized for proactive leadership in interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Highlands of Bella Vista
Bella Vista, Arkansas
2023.03 - 2026.07
- Managed patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Coordinated nursing staff scheduling and resource allocation to enhance care delivery.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests, assisting in covering staffing shortages as well as rotating through an "on call" schedule for last minute call ins, etc.
- Coordinated training programs to enhance nursing team competencies and compliance.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members utilizing an electronic competency maintenance program.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical practices and facility protocols.
- Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
- Reviewed and approved nursing documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, administration, and families to address patient needs effectively.
- Developed policies to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Scheduled, tracked results as well as assisted in obtaining specimens for all admission and routine labs according to the state regulations based on diagnosis and medication regimen.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Collaborated in budget preparation for nursing services and managed procurement of medical equipment and supplies for routine care.
MDS Coordinator
Highland Healthcare & Rehab Center
Bella Vista, AR
2021.03 - 2023.03
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Verified assessment quality to ensure accurate reflection of residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and modify individualized care plans for patients in multiple units.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments, procedures, etc.
- Assisted social services department in conducting routine care conferences with residents and families to enhance involvement in care plans.
- Coordinated discharge support for short-term residents by facilitating home health referrals and ordering medical equipment.
MDS Coordinator
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows
Springdale, AR
2020.08 - 2021.03
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Verified assessment quality to accurately reflect each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial status.
- Delivered routine updates for managed care residents receiving skilled services to ensure ongoing authorization of services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and update individualized care plans for patients across multiple units.
- Provided training and guidance to other coordinators, working alongside the long-term coordinator to provide support and information regarding rules and regulations for MDS coding purposes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Participated in routine nurse call- and assisted with resolving staffing needs and providing coverage as necessary.
MDS Coordinator/Admissions Coordinator
Bradford House Nursing & Rehab
Bentonville, AR
2011.12 - 2020.08
- Reviewed clinical documentation from outside facilities on potential referrals for admission.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to prepare care plans for new residents before their admission.
- Helped patients with admissions process and adhered to state and federal laws.
- Handled insurance claim duties and verified that each met standards of admissions.
- Processed admission orders, as well as ordering their medications from pharmacy.
- Prepared supplies and equipment in preparation for new admissions, as well as managing room assignments, isolation set up and specialty equipment orders.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and modify individualized care plans for patients in multiple units.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR2010-06
Skills
- Patient care management
- Care plan development
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- EHR proficiency
- Electronic health records
- Administrative experience
- Staff coordination
- Shift scheduling
- Emergency response
- Leadership and guidance
- Critical thinking
- Bilingual communication
Certification
- Medical Interpreter- Spanish
- CPR
- MDS/PDPM
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Highlands of Bella Vista
2023.03 - 2026.07
MDS Coordinator
Highland Healthcare & Rehab Center
2021.03 - 2023.03
MDS Coordinator
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows
2020.08 - 2021.03
MDS Coordinator/Admissions Coordinator
Bradford House Nursing & Rehab
2011.12 - 2020.08
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute