Melissa Perrone
Lilly,PA
Summary
To procure a position working as a team player within your company. I have the following skills along with experience, and educational background as a registered nurse to become a valuable asset to your team. Accomplished Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator/Case Management experienced in conducting telephone analysis of symptoms to facilitate appropriate patient care. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Midtown Oaks Post Acute
Altoona , PA
03.2008 - Current
- Work in a long-term facility as a Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
- I have experience in administrative leadership, assessment skills, and knowledge of the clinical reimbursement system
- Working knowledge of nursing principles, long term regulations, and Medicare/Medicaid insurance
- Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team with the care plan process, and constructs a schedule for each resident’s assessment, and care conference with compliance with state and federal regulations
- Review the content for each PPS and OBRA assessment to ensure completeness and availability of supporting documentation as required for the regulatory and reimbursement process, and timely completion of the MDS 3.0 tracking system
- Complete data entry for the transmission process within corporate time frames, and review the resident’s verification report for errors, correcting discrepancies within the allowed time frames
- Analysis the case mix index to improve reimbursement
- Provide in-service education to the interdisciplinary team and staff addressing clinical reimbursement process, and proper and accurate documentation
- Attend seminars and in-service programs geared toward geriatric population
- Acts as a liaison for the facility during Department of Health surveys and UMR in regards to the assessments and care plan process
- I can work independently, problem solve, make decisions as necessary, and demonstrate leadership, and organizational skills
- Understand the need for marketing skills required to promote a facility’s assets
- Educate staff/family/resident with acute or chronic diagnosis, and implement teaching tools to utilize as an educational guide to promote a safe discharge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Created reports summarizing data from assessments for use by physicians in making decisions about treatments or interventions.
- Ensured that nursing documentation accurately reflects the plan of care for each patient served by the facility.
- Developed and coordinated discharge planning with appropriate health care providers, social services, and other community resources.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by monitoring progress toward desired goals.
- Assessed changes in patient condition, identified problems, and implemented interventions as needed.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards related to quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of patients in acute care settings.
- Maintained accurate medical records for patients according to established policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, and administrative personnel concerning patient care issues.
- Developed protocols for assessing the physical status of all newly admitted patients.
- Responded promptly to requests from medical staff regarding changes in a patient's condition or need for additional assessment.
- Provided education to patients, families, and staff regarding assessment findings and treatment plans.
- Identified potential risks associated with specific conditions or treatments based on assessment findings.
- Reviewed medical histories of new admissions to determine appropriateness for admission into the facility.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practice related to assessment techniques.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss assessment results and develop treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify individual needs and develop care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when formulating diagnoses based on assessment data.
- Assisted with developing evidence-based practices used during assessments.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members on proper techniques for performing assessments.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Progressive Care Unit
Altoona Regional Health System
Altoona , PA
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Worked in a progressive care unit in which I can multi-task while maintain numerous patient priorities with ease while maintain superior care in a critical care setting
- Identify potential problems and prevention of future complication
- I have the ability to work as a team player with my patients, families, co-workers, managers, physicians, and ancillary departments to provide excellent care
- Assessment, treatment, planning, and evaluation of patients
- I administered and monitored oral and intravenous medication including electrolyte replacement, anti-arrhythmic medication, diuretics, and vasodilators
- Assist patients in ADL’s, wound care and venipuncture
- Pre- and post- procedural care with catheterizations, angioplasty, pacemaker-defibrillators, and pre- coronary artery bypass graft patients
- Receive and transcribe orders from physicians daily
- Document clear concise pertinent information daily
- Serve as a patient advocate, educate and support patients and families coping with illness
- I am able to precept new employees to the unit
- I have experience in charge nurse in whom my duties assisting patients to the unit, serve as a resource person to help the unit operate proficiently, and make the next shift assignment.
Education
Associate’s Degree in Nursing -
Mount Aloysius College
12.2005
Academic Studies -
Penn Cambria High School
05.1993
Skills
- Team Leadership Abilities
- Patient Care Coordination
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Appointment Scheduling
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Planning
Certification
REGISTERED NURSE, RN572543
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Midtown Oaks Post Acute
03.2008 - Current
Progressive Care Unit
Altoona Regional Health System
01.2006 - 03.2008
Associate’s Degree in Nursing -
Mount Aloysius College
Academic Studies -
Penn Cambria High School
REGISTERED NURSE, RN572543
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