Melanie Whiting
Lehi,UT
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Sandstone Of American Fork
02.2024 - Current
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
RN
Pointe Meadows Health And Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 02.2024
- ADON for 2.5 years for skilled nursing patients
- MDS Coordinator for 1 year
- RNA Program Supervisor
RN Charge Nurse
MatSu Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Provided nursing care to acute care patients
- Instructor for annual skils labs
- Responsible for creating nursing schedule for employees and daily staffing assignments
- Charge nurse for 80 bed MedSurg unit
- Decreased Codes by implementing MEWs scores as charge nurse
Private In Home Caregiver
Richard And Trina Bohman
05.2011 - 10.2014
- Full time care for 90 year old Alzheimer's Dementia patient
- ADL assistance, medication management, diet and nutrition, end of life care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing, RN
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK12.2014
Skills
- Completion of Ensign DON leadership training program
- PDPM driven knowledge
- Proficient in Quality Measures and improvement
- Research and data collection
- Care Plan Development
- Active participant in facility State Surveys
- Staff training and mentoring
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Sandstone Of American Fork
02.2024 - Current
RN
Pointe Meadows Health And Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 02.2024
RN Charge Nurse
MatSu Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2019
Private In Home Caregiver
Richard And Trina Bohman
05.2011 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing, RN
University of Alaska Anchorage
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