Megan Nephew
Clifton,IL
Summary
Dynamic MDS/Care Plan Coordinator at La Bella of Clifton, adept in care coordination and critical thinking. Enhanced patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and tailoring care plans. Proven ability to train clinical staff, fostering teamwork and improving documentation efficiency, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
MDS/Care Plan Coordinator
La Bella of Clifton
03.2024 - Current
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare professionals, family members, and patients for transparent communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Identified trends in patient needs and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and adjusting care plans as needed based on feedback received from patients or family members.
- Provided training for clinical staff on proper care plan documentation, boosting overall efficiency in data management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Registered Nurse
Oasis
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Heritage Village
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Coordinator of Edu. Services and Nursing Informati
Prairieview Lutheran Home
10.2013 - 08.2023
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Contributed to the development of organizational strategic plans, incorporating nursing informatics initiatives designed to improve overall patient care delivery.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing informatics practices in daily workflows.
- Developed comprehensive policies and procedures related to nursing informatics practices, promoting consistent adherence across all departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2016
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Community engagement
- Ethical practice
- HIPAA compliance
- Care planning
- Training and education
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Progress monitoring
- Referral management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Certified Dementia Practitioner: 2024- 2026
- RAC-CT: 2024- 2026
Timeline
MDS/Care Plan Coordinator
La Bella of Clifton
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension Heritage Village
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Oasis
09.2023 - Current
Coordinator of Edu. Services and Nursing Informati
Prairieview Lutheran Home
10.2013 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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