Laura Downing
Taylor Mill,KY
Summary
Dependable Registered Nurse with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. In my current position I am responsible for auditing nursing charts to ensure they are Medicare/Medicaid compliant within the hospice environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Monitoring Specialist
Bluegrass Care Navigators
Lexington, Kentucky
06.2019 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress and address any concerns.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Leveraged specialized knowledge to act as subject matter expert within organization.
- Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Check to ensure patient progress notes are accurately and efficiently documented in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
Bluegrass Care Navigators
Covington, KENTUCKY
11.2014 - 06.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospice policies and standards of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY05-2014
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Documentation Management
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
Timeline
Compliance Monitoring Specialist
Bluegrass Care Navigators
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bluegrass Care Navigators
11.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Northern Kentucky University