Melissa Fitzgarrald
Omaha,NE
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, RAI process and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Brookestone Village
09.2022 - Current
- Comply with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process
- Assess electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding
- Participatein quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data
- Provide education to direct care staff to ensure proper documentation and compliance with Medicare/Managed Care guidelines
- Participate with the interdisciplinary team to obtain re-authorization for a continued stay on managed care patients
- Meet with patients and families to discuss the plan of care and patient goals and assist with discharge planning
Nurse Advocate
Lockton
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Responsible for monitoring, coaching, and coordinating resources for individuals with identified health risks through the use of data analytics and health promotion initiatives
- Identify high-risk plan participants requiring substantial care coordination through communication with inpatient care/case managers, hospitalists, primary care physicians, and health coaches
- Coordinates Care across the continuum (inpatient, outpatient, community) to assure appropriate utilization of clinical and community resources
RN- Case Manager
Nebraska Total Care
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Assess, plan and coordinate all aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for select members to promote quality, cost-effective care
- Develop plan of care based upon assessment with specific objectives, goals and interventions designed to meet member's needs
- Adjusted and update as needs change
Nurse Assessment Coordinator
BrookeStone Meadows
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Ensure timely completion of RAI and care plan process
- Participate in QAPI and performance improvement projects to improve quality measures and patient outcomes
- Provide education to direct care staff to ensure proper documentation and compliance with Medicare/Managed Care guidelines
- Assisting with chart reviews and facility audits
- Participate with the interdisciplinary team to obtain re-authorization for a continued stay on managed care patients
- Meet with patients and families to discuss the plan of care and patient goals
Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Papillion Manor
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Timely completion of MDS and care plan process for short term rehab residents, follow up with resident and family concerns, sign off on all assessments completed by LPNs, provide education to direct care staff to ensure proper ADL charting
- Assisting with medical reviews / audits, maintaining 672 and 802, helping out with admits and covering on the floor as needed
Assistant Director of Nursing
Brookestone Village
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Providing education and support to nursing staff
- Following up with resident and family concerns
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of new staff Supervision of RN, LPN and CNA working on my units
Charge Nurse
Papillion Manor
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Provide direct care to patients including daily monitoring of medical conditions and medication administration
- Supervise certified nursing assistants working on the unit
- Documentation of nursing assessment
RN Charge Nurse
South Haven Living Center
05.2010 - 04.2011
- Provide direct care to patients including daily monitoring of medical conditions and medication administration
- Supervise certified nursing assistants working on the unit
- Documentation of nursing assessment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellevue University
01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
08.2010
Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Teamwork in a remote environment
- Excellent Problem-Solving skills
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- PDPM
Timeline
Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Brookestone Village
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Advocate
Lockton
04.2020 - 09.2022
RN- Case Manager
Nebraska Total Care
03.2019 - 04.2020
Nurse Assessment Coordinator
BrookeStone Meadows
04.2016 - 03.2019
Assistant Director of Nursing
Brookestone Village
06.2014 - 02.2015
Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Papillion Manor
10.2012 - 04.2016
Charge Nurse
Papillion Manor
04.2011 - 10.2012
RN Charge Nurse
South Haven Living Center
05.2010 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellevue University
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