Joanna Kemp
Boonville,IN
Summary
Seasoned healthcare leader with a proven track record at Transcendent Healthcare North, excelling in patient care management and clinical leadership. Skilled in regulatory compliance and care plan development, I've significantly improved care coordination and patient outcomes. My expertise in wound care management and ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration highlight my comprehensive approach to healthcare excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Utilization Services/MDS Nurse
Transcendent Healthcare North
Boonville, IN
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized resident care plans based on assessments.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Monitored changes in residents' conditions through observation or communication with family members or other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to MDS activities as required by regulatory standards.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Fostered an environment that promotes collaboration between interdisciplinary teams while utilizing best practice guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed chart audits on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of documentation.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided support and education to families, caregivers, and other staff members on MDS processes and procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
LPN Unit Manager/ADON
Bethel Manor
Evansville, IN
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Monitored patient progress, identified problems, and implemented corrective action plans.
Education
LPN - Nursing
McFatter Technical College
Davie, FL05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Henderson Community College
Henderson, KYSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient care management
- Clinical leadership
- Care plan development
- Wound care management
- Direct patient care
Certification
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Director of Utilization Services/MDS Nurse
Transcendent Healthcare North
02.2023 - Current
LPN Unit Manager/ADON
Bethel Manor
12.2020 - 02.2023
LPN - Nursing
McFatter Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Henderson Community College