La'Toya Williamson
Colton
Summary
Accomplished MDS Nurse with a proven track record at Sierra Vista Behavioral Health, enhancing nursing staff's continuous learning and improving MDS assessment quality through critical thinking and leadership. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and cultural competency, significantly optimized patient care by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated excellence in time management and attention to detail without exceeding a numerical percentage.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Nurse
Sierra Vista Behavioral Health
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among nursing staff by providing ongoing education on MDS best practices.
- Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
Psychiatric Technician
Sacramento State Prison
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2019
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Assisted psychiatrists in administering medications, ensuring accurate dosages and monitoring side effects for optimal efficacy.
- Oversaw on-site staff during conferences, maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsiveness to attendee needs.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events for the team i.e. Psychiatrist, Psychologist, RN etc.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychiatric Technician Program
Mt San Antonio Community College.
11 N. Grand Ave Walnut Ca91789Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Critical thinking abilities
- Leadership and supervision
- Documentation accuracy
- Care Plan Development
- Cultural Competency Awareness
- Nursing Process Proficiency
- Behavioral Health Understanding
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Timeline
MDS Nurse
Sierra Vista Behavioral Health
03.2021 - 09.2024
Psychiatric Technician
Sacramento State Prison
02.2020 - 12.2020
Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Psychiatric Technician Program
Mt San Antonio Community College.
Cal Baptist University
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