Nicole Brown
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Nursing professional with a proven track record in clinical expertise and leadership, adept at enhancing patient care through efficient policy implementation. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and excels in time management, ensuring quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PPS Coordinator
Horizon Medical Center
McKinney, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Participated interdisciplinary team meetings for comprehensive care planning.
- Facilitated compliance with federal and state regulations in documentation.
- Supported continuous quality improvement initiatives in resident care.
- Utilized electronic health records for efficient data management and reporting.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each patient, leading to improved overall care.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of SectionGG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality andsupporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy andreliability of data.
- Assured all data was correct when transmitting to CMS
Charge Nurse
Horizon Medical Center
McKinney, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Frisco, TX
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Education
LVN - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX05-2021
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Advanced Excel capabilities
- Quality assurance reviews
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
Timeline
PPS Coordinator
Horizon Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Horizon Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2021
LVN - Nursing
North Central Texas College
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