NANCY MILDRED Pinard
Newark,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Preffered Homehealthcare
South Orange, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Nurse Chart Abstractor
Medix(Atlantic Health)
Morristown, NJ
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
- Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
- Set up patient charts and documented information in various company software.
- Released information to persons or agencies according to regulations. Clinical outreach to patients by phone (covid screening calls).
- Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
- Safeguarded medical records to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Implemented quality control assessments to promote improved reviews of medical record data.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Use of different EHR System, EPIC, eClinicalWORKS, Practice Fusion, E-Mds, and Allscripts.
Staff Nurse LPN
Maxim Healthcare
West Orange, NJ
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Nursing Coordinator
Oui Care LLC. Homehealthcare Agency
Paterson, NJ
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
COVID-19 Screener
E.O.HEALTH DEPT.(RHINO MEDICAL)
EAST ORANGE, NJ
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
- Worked outdoors in extreme cold or heat to screen incoming visitors for COVID-19 symptoms.
- Cleaned and stocked treatment rooms and surgical suites.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives, community outreach wellness and preventative measures.
- Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus.
- Acted as site liaison to promote proper hygiene, social distancing and other preventive practices.
GPRO Nurse Chart Abstractor
Atlantic Health Group Inc.
Morristown, NJ
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Review and abstract medical data from diverse sources including paper and electronic medical records.
- Review assigned medical records in order to abstract specified and required clinical data elements for GPRO reporting.
- Comply with appropriate procedures for scheduling, requesting and reviewing records on-site.
- Performing complete and accurate data entry of qualifying services and results into proprietary software.
- Identifying and communicating patterns of missing documentation for the assessment of additional records.
- Routing all exclusions and complex issues to the Quality Manager or Project Manager.
- Communicate all project issues including scheduling, assignment, fax/mail correspondence, and supervisor alerts in a timely manner.
- Successfully completing GPRO Reviewer training.
- Successfully completing GPRO software training and using software correctly to facilitate accurate reporting and ongoing progress of the annual GPRO project.
- Use of EHR Chart Review Systems, EPIC, AdvancedMD, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts, E-Mds,Inc.
Staff Nurse
Maximhealthcare
Edison, NJ
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
Staff Nurse,detox
Straight And Narrow
Paterson, NJ
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Assist registered nurse, telephone walk-in screenings,f/u with medical slip issues, discharge planning in conjunction with RN and counselor.
- Dispensing medication to detox clients and residential clients as per doctor's order, record doctor's written orders on the medication sheet.
- Ordering prescribed medication from the pharmacy,answering and monitoring calls in house and outside calls properly.
- Count controlled dangerous substances and record, maintain par levels on all stock medication, syringe count ,documentation in nurses notes.
- Attend all scheduled nurse's meetings and in-services,interview client upon admission, obtain information on medical history and substance abuse history for assessment notes.
- Maintains a safe environment for all clients and is familiar with disaster and fire drills.
QI Specialist (Hedis),QPA
Wellcare Healthplans
Newark, NJ
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Review medical records quality to determine compliance.
- Visit assigned medical sites to ensure providers have necessary accessibilities for members. Community outreach and wellness services.
- Examined medical charts for pt confidentiality, organization of information,pt. history and implemented treatment plans.
- Audit providers to ensure that proper services are provided in accordance to Hedis standards (worked with Altegra, Ciox and different data bases for Hedis
- Screening calls made to ensure clients visits to providers are maintained @ specific times( ex.cancer,HgA1c, retinal eye exam, blood pressure and lead screening.)
- Document and meet Hedis measures (ex. ABA,CBP,CDC,MRP,COL,PPC,CIS W15 AWC,IMA,WCC,CCS and more.
- Discuss current Hedis Rview including measure and tools that may br used for improvement,CAHPS.
- Review the current provider tool kits, document tips and CPT Codes.
- Inform doctors/office manager of the monthly care gaps report will be sent to them to help reach maximum improvement of provider's quality scores.
- Discussed any issues or questions provider/office manager may have at that time with Wellcare.
- HOS-health outcome survey for medicare members, where the member reports on the care and treatment they received from their healthcare providers.
- Discussed P4Q Incentives program with provider.
- Assisted in Provider Scrub,Annual Medical Record Review, AMMR, Screening Calls,Hedis Review, Provider Profile, Care Gaps and different trainings.
- Use of EHR System Chart Review EPIC, eClinicalWorks, E-Mds, Allscripts, AdvancedMD, Practice Fusion.
Staff Nurse,correctional
Community Educational Centers/delaney Hall
Newark, NJ
05.2005 - 06.2016
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
Staff Nurse,correctional
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center-CORIZON
Newark, NJ
04.1999 - 06.2016
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
Education
CCS - Medical Coder And Billing
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL08.2023
Nurse, LPN
Middlesex County Vocational School East Brunswick
East Brunswick, NJSkills
- INTAKE AND DISCHARGE
- GPRO ABSTRACTOR
- CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ADHERENCE
- PATIENT EDUCATION/CLINICAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR
- MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
- DIABETES MANAGEMENT
- EKG
- CPR/FIRST AID
- MEDICAL RECORD REVIEW/HEDIS
- PROVIDER VISIT
- HIPPA REGULATIONS
- HOMECARE
- EMR/EHR
- PATIENT CHARTING/QUALITY ASSURANCE
- SOFTWARE TESTING AND VALIDATION
- EPIC SYSTEM
Certification
Care National Hedis Training (August 2018)
CPR/BLS Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Preffered Homehealthcare
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Chart Abstractor
Medix(Atlantic Health)
01.2023 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse LPN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - 01.2023
COVID-19 Screener
E.O.HEALTH DEPT.(RHINO MEDICAL)
01.2022 - 02.2022
Nursing Coordinator
Oui Care LLC. Homehealthcare Agency
10.2020 - 03.2022
GPRO Nurse Chart Abstractor
Atlantic Health Group Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2020
Staff Nurse,detox
Straight And Narrow
07.2019 - 07.2019
Staff Nurse
Maximhealthcare
02.2019 - 02.2020
QI Specialist (Hedis),QPA
Wellcare Healthplans
03.2016 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse,correctional
Community Educational Centers/delaney Hall
05.2005 - 06.2016
Staff Nurse,correctional
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center-CORIZON
04.1999 - 06.2016
CCS - Medical Coder And Billing
DeVry University
Nurse, LPN
Middlesex County Vocational School East Brunswick
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