Mary Haggard
Smyrna,Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record at Somerfield Health Center, specializing in healthcare operations management and delivering compassionate patient care. Successfully spearheaded staff training initiatives that enhanced quality assurance and ensured strict regulatory compliance. Skilled in data interpretation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes and streamline MDS processes. Committed to advancing healthcare excellence through innovative practices and team empowerment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
Somerfield Health center
Brentwood, Tennessee
11.2015 - Current
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Trained new hires on proper documentation techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars or conferences.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Supervised clinical operations of all departments within the Nursing Division.
- Directed nursing staff in providing care and services to patients, families and communities.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
MDS Coordinator
Somerfield Health center
Brentwood, Tennessee
11.2015 - 12.2022
- Adjusted data into necessary formats by using categorization and classification software.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Compiled reports from various systems regarding utilization review outcomes and quality indicators as requested by management staff.
- Analyzed clinical data using statistical tools to identify informational trends.
- Audited monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Aquinas Collage
Nashville, TN05-1992
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Bridgeport Vocation Collage
Gainsbury TX05-1982
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Springfield Tn05-1973
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Healthcare operations management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Employee training facilitation
- Data interpretation
Certification
- I am certified in infection control and train the trainer
Affiliations
- Volunteer at food banks
- My hobbies is hand knitting blankets
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
Somerfield Health center
11.2015 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Somerfield Health center
11.2015 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - RN
Aquinas Collage
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Bridgeport Vocation Collage
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
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