Nikki Taylor
Hazlehurst,GA
Summary
Dynamic MDS Nurse with a proven track record at Lumber City Care Center, enhancing care planning through effective communication and critical thinking. Expert in MDS coordination and documentation accuracy, leading to improved patient outcomes and compliance. Recognized for mentoring new staff and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize care delivery.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive understanding of resident assessment processes and care planning. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving high-quality results. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in regulatory compliance and care documentation, fostering positive and efficient working environment.
Experienced with resident assessments and care planning in long-term care settings. Utilizes strong communication and team collaboration skills to develop effective care plans. Track record of maintaining regulatory compliance and high standards of care documentation.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Nurse
Lumber City Care Center
06.2024 - Current
- Strengthened relationships with families and residents through open communication regarding their involvement in the care planning process.
- Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Mentored new MDS nurses, providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into their role.
- Supported successful survey results by addressing any identified concerns or deficiencies related to the MDS process promptly and effectively.
- Reduced errors in MDS submissions by conducting regular audits of completed assessments and providing corrective feedback to staff when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring proper reimbursement for services provided to patients.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jeff Davis Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Appling HealthCare System
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
Education
LPN
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA07-2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Leadership and supervision
- Dementia care
- Documentation accuracy
- End-of-life care
- Care plan development
- Geriatric nursing
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Behavioral health
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Fall risk assessment
- MDS coordination
- Long-term care experience
- Skin and wound assessments
- Wound care management
- Care planning
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Monitoring vital signs
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Self motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
MDS Nurse
Lumber City Care Center
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jeff Davis Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Appling HealthCare System
09.2014 - 12.2016
LPN
Coastal Pines Technical College
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