Lyca Vacunawa
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with a proven track record at Central Gardens, excelling in HIPAA compliance and leadership. Enhanced MDS process efficiency and fostered team growth, significantly improving patient care outcomes. Expert in geriatric nursing and effective communication, adept at driving quality improvement initiatives and staff development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Nurse
Central Gardens
05.2023 - Current
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Supported successful survey results by addressing any identified concerns or deficiencies related to the MDS process promptly and effectively.
- Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Strengthened relationships with families and residents through open communication regarding their involvement in the care planning process.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
Director of Staff Development
Central Gardens
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Strengthened interpersonal relationships among team members by promoting open communication channels and conflict resolution techniques.
- Supported organizational change initiatives by effectively managing the impact on staff and operations.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating engaging career growth opportunities.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
Charge Nurse
Central Gardens
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Charge Nurse
Heritage Agency
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Charge Nurse
Marin Post Acute
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor Science In Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Visayas Central Colleges
Philippines 03.2020
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Critical thinking abilities
- Leadership and supervision
- Documentation accuracy
- Staff Training and Development
- Care Plan Development
- Pain Management Techniques
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Fall Risk Assessment
- Skin and Wound Assessments
- MDS Coordination
- Geriatric Nursing Knowledge
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Long-term care experience
- End-of-Life Care Competence
- Dementia Care Knowledge
- Care Planning
- Staff Training
Timeline
MDS Nurse
Central Gardens
05.2023 - Current
Director of Staff Development
Central Gardens
03.2022 - 05.2023
Charge Nurse
Heritage Agency
09.2021 - 04.2022
Charge Nurse
Central Gardens
03.2020 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse
Marin Post Acute
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor Science In Nursing - Nursing
Eastern Visayas Central Colleges
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