Tabatha Shaw
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Proactive Medical Records Director and Primary Care Nurse with extensive experience in chronic care management and private duty nursing. Expertise in managing patient records, educating patients on medical equipment, and coordinating referrals for comprehensive care. Strong skills in clinical documentation, care planning, and compassionate patient support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Records Director
Sardis Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw secure transfer of patient records to other health care providers to support requests and authorizations.
- Evaluated requests for information and maintained and tracked releases to comply with federal and state laws.
- Reviewed open and closed records to comply with medical record documentation policies and reported findings to nursing services director.
- Abstracted information from records as authorized or requested by insurance companies and other third-party payers.
- Analyzed quality control assessment findings and developed and implemented methods to improve performance.
Primary Care Nurse
Desoto Family Medical Clinic
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty providers when necessary, facilitating seamless transitions of care between different healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff members as they joined the primary care team.
- Administered immunizations to patients for disease prevention.
- Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
- Evaluated patient needs during triage to prioritize cases based on urgency, ensuring timely treatment for all individuals seeking care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through the development of strong rapport and effective communication skills.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system by addressing concerns or barriers to optimal treatment plans.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments, and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
Chronic Care Management
Blue Fish Medical
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, advocating for the best possible care solutions.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Private Duty Nurse
Patients Family
03.2013 - 11.2018
- Provided compassionate care for patient, resulting in positive feedback from family.
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with ambulation exercises or transferring between beds, wheelchairs, or other devices as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing high-quality, personalized nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity while maintaining safety.
- Changed out catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patient and family during challenging times.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
Medical Surgical Floor - LPN
Tri-Lakes Medical Center
01.2008 - 03.2013
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Education
Surgical Tech - Surgical Technology
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MSLPN - Nursing
Northwest Community College
Oxford, MsSkills
- HIPAA knowledge
- Medical Coding Certification
- Clinical Documentation
- Records analysis
- Catheter Care
- Behavioral Health
- Healthcare coordination
- Seizure Management
- Care Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Clinical Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate communication
- Removing sutures
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
BLS Certification - Expires 7/2026
IV Certification - No expiration
Timeline
Medical Records Director
Sardis Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
Primary Care Nurse
Desoto Family Medical Clinic
04.2022 - 10.2023
Chronic Care Management
Blue Fish Medical
11.2018 - 04.2022
Private Duty Nurse
Patients Family
03.2013 - 11.2018
Medical Surgical Floor - LPN
Tri-Lakes Medical Center
01.2008 - 03.2013
Surgical Tech - Surgical Technology
Holmes Community College
LPN - Nursing
Northwest Community College
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