Melissa Alaniz
Iowa Park,TX
Summary
Patient-focused Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator offering 8-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude & dedicated to promoting quality patient care & satisfaction. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Iowa Park Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
MDS Coordinator
Iowa Park Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
Assista Direct of Nursing/MDS Coordinator
Electra Healthcare
08.2015 - 02.2023
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Vernon College
Vernon, TX07.2015
Skills
- Staff Evaluation
- Long-Term Care
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Quality Improvement
- Case Management
- Clinical System Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Quality Control
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Nurse Education and Training
- Clinical Operations Management
- Quality Assurance
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Leadership and Guidance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Training
- Care Planning
- Documentation
- Wound Care
- Vitals Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
Certification
- LVN License
- Certified Infection Control Preventionist
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Iowa Park Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Iowa Park Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Assista Direct of Nursing/MDS Coordinator
Electra Healthcare
08.2015 - 02.2023
Vocational Nursing
Vernon College
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