Kasey Opilla
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
North Walk Villa Convalescent Hospital
Norwalk, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the assessment and planning of patient care needs.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
Charge Nurse and Care Plan Nurse
Pelican Ridge Post-Acute
Newport Beach, CA
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
LVN Case Manager and MDS Assistant
Anaheim Healthcare Center
Anaheim, CA
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted with the assessment and planning of patient care needs.
- Assessed patients' physical and emotional status through observation or interview techniques.
- Adhered to all safety policies and regulations while providing nursing care services.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Maintained case notes, records, and documentation according to agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with community partners such as hospitals, schools, social service agencies, probation departments., to coordinate appropriate services for clients.
Education
LVN Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA01.2022
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CA05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology, History
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CASkills
- Patient Care Assignment
- Patient Assessment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Care Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Personal Integrity
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Care Standards
- Calm and Composed
- Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2022
- BLS Certification - 2023
References
- Donald Police, RN, BSN- (949) 239-8418
- Lovely May Del Campo, NP- (949) 942-0457
- Kristie Hirai, RN, BSN- (808) 351-8564
- Rachael Barnes, RN, BSN (714) 335-1541
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
North Walk Villa Convalescent Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse and Care Plan Nurse
Pelican Ridge Post-Acute
06.2022 - 10.2023
LVN Case Manager and MDS Assistant
Anaheim Healthcare Center
04.2021 - 06.2023
LVN Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology, History
Fullerton College
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