Maria Cardenas
Skilled Nursing
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Dynamic Admissions Coordinator with a proven track record at Madison Post Acute & Manor, excelling in medical admissions processes and client relations. Recognized for streamlining intake procedures, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance. Strong organizational skills and a hospitable demeanor foster positive experiences for families and prospective residents.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Hospitable Admissions Coordinator with over 2+ years of experience assembling medical records and maintaining files for future use. Excellent phone etiquette and remains calm in stressful and hectic working conditions. Skilled at researching, filing and handling insurance claims and concerns.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Coordinator
Madison Post Acute & Manor
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated admission processes to ensure timely and accurate patient intake.
- Assisted in managing patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Communicated effectively with families to facilitate smooth admissions experience.
- Organized tours of facilities for prospective residents and their families.
- Provided support in preparing documentation for insurance verification processes.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
Admission Coordinator
View Ridge Care Center
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Coordinated admissions process, ensuring timely communication with prospective residents and families.
- Managed documentation for new admissions, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in developing outreach programs to increase awareness of facility services within the community.
- Streamlined intake procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing times for new applications.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
Activities Coordinator
Shoreline Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated daily activities and events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed engaging programs that enhanced participant involvement and satisfaction.
- Managed logistics for events, including scheduling, materials preparation, and venue arrangements.
- Collaborated with team members to execute successful community outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
- Assisted management in developing new programs for improved resident satisfaction and overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated supply orders, storage and distribution for program.
Staffing Coordinator
Mountain View Rehabilitation & Care Center
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage across departments.
- Managed applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment processes and improve candidate experience.
- Developed onboarding materials to enhance new hire orientation and training effectiveness.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and refine job descriptions.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and performance for compliance reporting.
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining thorough knowledge of client needs and matching suitable candidates for open positions.
- Supported HR functions such as benefits administration and employee relations, enhancing overall organizational efficiency.
- Coordinated background checks, reference evaluations, and drug screenings as part of due diligence for successful placements.
- Crafted detailed job descriptions and job postings, obtaining necessary information from hiring managers.
- Negotiated terms with staffing agencies, resulting in cost savings for company.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Rehabilitation & Care Center
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications and monitoring vital signs for optimal patient health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Trained new staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for delivering quality patient care.
- Advocated for patients' needs, communicating effectively with families regarding care decisions and progress.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing Assistant -
Everett Community College
Everett, WA06-2015
Marysville Pilchuck Hight School
Marysville WA06-2011
Skills
- Strong organization
- Data verification
- Client relations
- Medical admissions processes
- Marketing
- Hospitable and friendly
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Admissions Coordinator
Madison Post Acute & Manor
04.2025 - Current
Admission Coordinator
View Ridge Care Center
08.2023 - 04.2025
Activities Coordinator
Shoreline Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 05.2023
Staffing Coordinator
Mountain View Rehabilitation & Care Center
03.2018 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Rehabilitation & Care Center
08.2015 - 03.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing Assistant -
Everett Community College
Marysville Pilchuck Hight School
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