Rachael Beggs

• Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and developing comprehensive care plans.
• Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions between different departments or facilities.
• Promoted a collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Enhanced staff performance through regular training, evaluations, and constructive feedback sessions.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting thorough audits and making necessary improvements.
• Reviewed all referrals to ensure they meet LCD guidelines for admit.
• Reviewed all invoices including pharmacy, supplies, and DME to stay with in budget.
• Participated in QAPI

*Started at Patient Care Manager then Moved to Clinical Nurse.

• Improved nursing competency through the creation and delivery of targeted training sessions and workshops.
• Oriented new RNCMS to company ensuring that they were prepared to be effective RNCMs knowledgeable on hospice and Medicare LCDS.
• Oriented new staff to EMR
• Kept current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement.
• Participated in QAPI and reviewed nurses notes for accuracy and compliance

• Started as Weekend On Call RN, moved to RNCM then Admission RN then PCM
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce departmental costs while maintaining high standards of care.
• Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring seamless coordination between all members of the care team.