Melissa A Murphy
Liberty,USA
Summary
To provide patients with excellent, compassionate, effective care so each person may reach their potential level of well-being and level of function. Work diligently with inter-disciplinarians to arm patients with knowledge necessary to increase their activities of daily living and/or improve their current level of function.
Twelve years of nursing experience in Home Health, Intensive Care Unit and Long and Long Term Care settings. Managed acute and chronic health conditions in all three fields with a total of 3 years Home Health Care 6 years in Critical Care and 2 years Long Term Care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Signature HealthCARE LLC - Liberty Care and Rehabi
Liberty, KY
06.2019 - 06.2025
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans for residents in skilled nursing facility.
- Managed resident assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to address resident needs and concerns effectively.
- Reviewed and updated medical records for accuracy and completeness regularly.
- Facilitated communication between families, residents, and healthcare providers consistently.
- Maintained knowledge of industry regulations to support best practices in care delivery.
- 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.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Audited monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Prepared annual reviews of all residents' medical records according to federal guidelines.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
- Proficient in Matrix, Simple LTC, PointRight, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Real Time.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Signature Healthcare LLC - Liberty Care and Rehabi
Liberty, Kentucky
12.2018 - 06.2025
- Oversaw nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and compliance.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented training programs for nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff, patients, and families for effective care delivery.
- Evaluated patient assessments to determine appropriate nursing interventions and treatments.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Attended meetings with key stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the Nursing Department.
Home Health Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Columbia, KY
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Provide skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a preferred technology for point of care documentation.
- Spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence.
- Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop patient specific care and treatment plan.
- Cooperatively utilize varied solutions to educate and promote the health and independence of the patient.
- Assess, monitor, document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required documents, reports and establish timelines.
- Provide supervision and evaluation of aides and licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses.
Unit Manager and Assistant Director of Nursing
Liberty Care and Rehabilitation
Liberty, KY
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Assist Director of Nursing.
- Manage daily activity of Unit.
- Complete Audit.
- Update Matrix daily.
- Complete SRNA care plans.
- Provide personal care and medications.
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Lead Full Life Conferences.
- Attend monthly meetings with Medical Director.
- Provided nursing care for patients according to plan of care and written orders received by supervising Physician.
- Document patient status and changes, reporting irregular or out of range assessments to supervising MD.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests.
- Supervised LPN and HHA Staff to ensure plan of care is followed accordingly.
- Evaluated patient progress and coordinated with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
Home Health Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Liberty, KY
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Identified patient needs using full body assessment.
- Provided nursing care for patients according to plan of care and written orders received by supervising Physician.
- Reported patient symptoms.
- Document patient status and changes, reporting irregular or out of range assessments to supervising MD.
- Patient medical information documented using point of care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests.
- Supervised LPN and HHA Staff to ensure plan of care is followed accordingly.
- Evaluated patient progress and coordinated with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Instructed patients on Disease Process and Management of Acute/Chronic health care programs using clinical tracks.
- Home-based patient care was provided with respect, compassion and integrity.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
MedPlus Staffing
Somerset, KY
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Assumed principal responsibility for total care of assigned patients in respective unit.
- Performed emergency and invasive medical procedures.
- Prioritized nursing care for critically ill patients.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation.
- Administered medications.
- Administered blood transfusions and IV infusions.
- Maintained accurate and complete patient documentation.
- Set up, operated, and monitored medical equipment and devices, including cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, oxygen delivery devices, transducers and pressure lines.
- Conducted pulmonary assessments.
- Diagnosed potentially life-threatening acute or chronic conditions.
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital
Danville, KY
01.2004 - 08.2006
- Assumed principal responsibility for total care of assigned patients in respective unit.
- Performed patient assessments.
- Prioritized nursing care for critically ill patients.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation.
- Administered medications.
- Administered blood transfusions and IV infusions.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate and complete patient documentation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs.
- Set up, operated, and monitored medical equipment and devices, including cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, oxygen delivery devices, transducers and pressure lines.
- Diagnosed potentially life-threatening acute or chronic conditions.
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2003
Skills
- MDS coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Data entry
- Resident assessment
- Patient education
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Healthcare teamwork
- Clinical assessment expertise
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Care plan development
- MDS software familiarity
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Delegation and supervision
- Long-term care experience
- Medicare reimbursement knowledge
- Staff training and development
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 2003
- Kentucky Certificate: CPR
References
- Betty Rogers-Floor Nurse, 606-706-8494
- Lora Richardson, Speech Therapist/RSM, 606-669-1459
- Lori Criswell-Health Coach, Medify, 606-706-0388
- Jennifer Snow, MDS Coordinator, 606-219-7351
Phone Numbers
(606) 706-5545, (606) 787-5954
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Signature HealthCARE LLC - Liberty Care and Rehabi
06.2019 - 06.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing
Signature Healthcare LLC - Liberty Care and Rehabi
12.2018 - 06.2025
Home Health Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
03.2016 - 11.2018
Unit Manager and Assistant Director of Nursing
Liberty Care and Rehabilitation
01.2013 - 07.2015
Home Health Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
08.2009 - 10.2012
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
MedPlus Staffing
08.2006 - 08.2009
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University