Kamani McCoy

• Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and improving clinical outcomes.
• Scheduling of the Nursing Aids based on acuity of care to meet the needs of the residents, based on staff licensure and certifications. Adhering to the on call policy and filling the nursing and at times the CNA needs. As well as keeping in mind the hours needed to assure staffing is not exceeded the PPD numbers.
• Leading the facility to increase the level of acuity by facilitating trainings related to best practice. This lead to an increase in NTA points captured by MDS and lead to improved quality measures and an improvement in clinical out comes as well as a positive revenue for the facility.
• Developed and implemented policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with healthcare regulations according to DHS guidelines and state regulations.
• Created customized care plans, working with interdisciplinary team and families to assess and meet individual needs and goals of care.
• Championed the use of technology in daily operations, leading to improved documentation accuracy and streamlined workflows.
• Improved the emergency response times as well as interdisciplinary communication with the floor staff, improving overall facility functionality.
• Assisted to develop new nursing policies for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
• Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.
• Managed significant operational, clinical, and financial risks related to patient safety, EHR risks, staffing and regulations to minimize not only clinical but also operational risk.
• Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in higher patient satisfaction scores and reduced readmission rates.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Through education and clinical meetings I was able to assure that staff were educated or reeducated based on policy, procedure, best practice, and any process improvement plans or past non-compliance plans.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluated work performance of 40+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
• Created customized care plans, working with interdisciplinary team and families to assess and meet individual needs and goals of care.
• Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
• Run weekly clinical care plan meeting with IDT to ensure high risk residents have interventions in place based on best practice or interventions based on Real Time reports.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

• Supervised the clinical staff (RN, LPN, and CNAs) to assure they adhered to the policies and procedures that are written based on the state regulations.
• Scheduling of the Nursing Aids based on acuity of care to meet the needs of the residents, based on resident acuity, staff licensure and certifications.
• Adhering to the on call policy and filling the nursing and at times the CNA needs.
• Contributes to the development of the plan of care and discharge planing for the assigned patient: attending care conferences with family and case managers. Discharge planning that includes collaborating with social worker, provider, therapy, family, and homecare services to assure a safe discharge back into the community.
• Implemented resident care utilizing resident specific care plans. Collaborated with IDT to develop care plans that are specific to the resident and their clinical diagnosis.
• Assists in evaluating outcomes of patient care planning and teaching and in revising the plan according to changing needs of the patient.
• Participates in the orientation and education of personnel and students: completing training provided by DSPS, corporate, and needed for compliance. Educating staff on any policy changes and keeping up with EBP for the best care of the residents.
• Oversee medications and manage medications for multiple residents.
• Prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time.
• Utilizes the nursing process, documentation, communication and technical skills, collaboration with physicians and other team members to meet performance requirements.
• Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.
• Applies process for improvement in daily work; and assisted in staff education related to yearly training, infection control, training i n service's and daily huddles.
• Assess patients’ conditions on assessment and monitoring for changes.
• Monitoring resident conditions on the long term unit and rehab unit. This included communicating with the providers RN assessments and any changes in condition, and offering recommendations of care.
• Observe patients and record the observations
• Administer patients’ medicines and treatments according to the providers order in EHR.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping residents regain or improve coping abilities.
• Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team and contracted providers to manage resident care and improve clinical status and outcomes.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment: Wound vac, IV pumps, IV insertion, assessments and monitoring post IV therapies, feeding tubes, PleurX drains, catheter placement and care.
• Resident and family teaching to prepare them fot discharge back back into the community.

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
• Implemented best practices for infection control, improving overall facility hygiene standards.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose residents.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

• Supervise Certified Nursing Aids under the direction of an RN.
• Scheduling of the Nursing Aids based on position and employment status.
• Collect patient care data and monitor conditions and family dynamics based on observation, history and medical diagnosis.
• Contributes to the development of the plan of care and discharge plan for the assigned patient.
• Implements patient care utilizing care plan, delegated medical orders and collaborates with health team members, as necessary.
• Assists in evaluating outcomes of patient care planning and teaching and in revising the plan according to changing needs of the patient.
• Participates in the orientation and education of personnel and students.
• Oversee medications and manage medications for multiple residents.
• Prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time.
• Utilizes the nursing process, documentation, communication and technical skills, collaboration with physicians and other team members to meet performance requirements.
• Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.
• Applies process for improvement in daily work; and assists in education of new employees in the team process.
• Boosted employee morale and engagement through development of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.

• To provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, prevention, and evaluation.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of the nursing assistants.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician and perform other drug administration.
• Performing trach care/suctioning and administering medications via G/J-tube, IV medications, Wound vacs etc.
• Practicing effective time management skills.
• Providing wound care and treatments according to doctor’s orders and patient needs.
• Effective communication with RN, doctors, management, and families.
• Patient and family education and collaboration while staying ethical and respecting patient privacy, maintaining HIPPA guidelines, and assuring patients dignity is intact.
• Complete required record keeping upon resident’s admission, discharge, transfer; chart and document per facility policy
• Assigning duties and assuring them they were completed.
• Coaching staff when needed.
• Infection control

• To provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, prevention, and evaluation.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of the nursing assistants.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician and perform other drug administration.
• Practicing effective time management skills.
• Providing wound care and treatments according to doctor’s orders and patient needs.
• Effective communication with RN, doctors, management, and families.
• License #325465

Worked as an RCT- and RCT/advanced:

• Within both roles I provided care for residents with intellectual disabilities and various mental health diagnoses.
• Provided clinical support within the RCT role with a Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Training in Crisis Prevention Interventions
• Including Active Treatment within ADLs
• Promote a positive work environment.
• Address and navigate challenging behaviors
• Demonstrated the ability to implement complex care plans that promote safety, skill development, and behavior reduction.
• Record and document per facility policy and communicate with the care team timely and effectively.
• Provided care to residents throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices for resident care techniques and industry standards.
• Provided compassionate care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity.