MICKAELA IMPORTADO
Norwalk,Ca
Summary
Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Also with extensive experience providing quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Adept at using electronic health records (EHR) to document patient data, maintain medical records and track treatment progress. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing education to stay abreast of developments in the healthcare field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS NURSE
ARBOR GLEN CARE CENTER/ ENSIGN SERVICES
Glendora , Ca
08.2021 - Current
- Served as an advocate for residents by promoting dignity and respect during interactions with family members, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in developing short-term goals for residents based on their current condition or diagnosis.
- Implemented interventions designed to improve patient outcomes through the use of evidence-based practices.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities related to MDS nursing best practices.
- Assessed and monitored patient care plans and progress to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessment of residents' physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural, environmental needs.
- Ensured accuracy in completion of the Minimum Data Set for all assigned patients and residents.
- Reviewed medical records for accurate documentation of diagnoses according to established criteria.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident care plans and outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to MDS activities as required by regulatory standards.
MDS NURSE
MISSION CARE CENTER/ ENSIGN SERVICES
Rosemead , Ca
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Served as an advocate for residents by promoting dignity and respect during interactions with family members, caregivers, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Assisted in developing short-term goals for residents based on their current condition or diagnosis
- Implemented interventions designed to improve patient outcomes through the use of evidenced-based practices
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities related to MDS nursing best practices
- Provided individualized care plans that reflect the needs of each patient while meeting regulatory requirements
- Performed physical assessments of residents, including skin integrity evaluations, vital sign measurements, nutritional status monitoring, pain management assessment and fall prevention techniques
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in residents
- Analyzed data from MDS assessments to identify trends or issues within the facility
- Ensured timely completion of MDS assessments while maintaining high standards of patient care
- Developed processes for improving the accuracy of Minimum Data Set assessments and care plans
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
WOUND CARE NURSE
MISSION CARE CENTER
Rosemead , Ca
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Served as an advocate for residents by promoting dignity and respect during interactions with family members, caregivers, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in residents
- Performed physical assessments of residents, including skin integrity evaluations, vital sign measurements, nutritional status monitoring, pain management assessment and fall prevention techniques
- Reviewed medical records regularly to ensure accuracy of coding assignments prior to submission
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities related to MDS nursing best practices
- Maintained a positive working relationship with families and caregivers by providing information about their loved one's progress or decline in condition
- Utilized problem-solving skills when addressing issues related to resident care plan implementation
- Developed and maintained accurate, timely and comprehensive resident assessments according to state and federal regulations
- Assisted in developing short-term goals for residents based on their current condition or diagnosis
- Monitored clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness and timeliness according to facility standards
- Provided individualized care plans that reflect the needs of each patient while meeting regulatory requirements
- Analyzed data from MDS assessments to identify trends or issues within the facility.
LVN CHARGE NURSE
MISSION CARE CENTER
Rosemead , Ca
11.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
LVN CHARGE NURSE
MONROVIA GARDENS
Monrovia , Ca
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA10-2024
DIPLOMA IN LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE -
VALLEY SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH
Reseda, Ca06.2011
Skills
- Intramuscular Injections
- Assessing Residents
- Daily Audits
- Interdisciplinary Meetings
- EMR Systems
- Patient Admission
- Answering Questions
- HIPAA and Confidentiality
- Compliance
- Health Needs Education
- Pointclickcare HER
- Regulatory Compliance
- Care Planning
- Accurate Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Health Data Management
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Condition Management
- Assessment Coding
- Patient Medical Histories
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Intervention
- Monitor Vital Signs
- MDS NURSE
- Wound Care
- Chart updating
- Chronic Disease Management
- Data Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Medical assessment
- Appointment Scheduling
- Critical Care
- ADL Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Care Plan Development
- Long-Term Care
- FLUENT IN Tagalog, Japanese
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse License#267727
References
References available upon request
Languages
Japanese - Conversational
Personal Information
Title: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Timeline
MDS NURSE
ARBOR GLEN CARE CENTER/ ENSIGN SERVICES
08.2021 - Current
MDS NURSE
MISSION CARE CENTER/ ENSIGN SERVICES
04.2018 - 08.2021
WOUND CARE NURSE
MISSION CARE CENTER
09.2016 - 04.2018
LVN CHARGE NURSE
MISSION CARE CENTER
11.2014 - 08.2016
LVN CHARGE NURSE
MONROVIA GARDENS
06.2012 - 10.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse License#267727
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
DIPLOMA IN LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE -
VALLEY SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH
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