Reagan Hightower

ADON:

• Collaborates with attending, wound care, and psych providers to ensure patient care is coordinated and up to standard. Overseeing the medication room and carts, ensuring proper storage, organization, and safe distribution of medications.
• Creating and managing the monthly schedules for nursing department staff to ensure adequate coverage.
• Assisting with the referral and admission process, ensuring that all necessary steps are followed and appropriate resources are allocated.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supported nursing staff in daily operations and adherence to protocols.
• Assisting in coordinating patient care plans to enhance quality of services.
• Monitored patient outcomes and reported findings for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.

MDS:

• Assist in documentation and data entry for MDS submissions, enhancing accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor residents health status changes, facilitating timely updates to care plans as needed.
• Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
• Ensure timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Complete minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.

• Administered patient assessments and developed tailored care plans to enhance individual health outcomes.
• Monitored vital signs and documented health changes to ensure timely interventions and continuity of care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient services, optimizing care delivery.
• Educated patients and families on health management techniques, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to providers for timely interventions.
• Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality standards.
• Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
• Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens.
• Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.