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Work History
Education
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Regina Combs

Regina Combs

Hot Springs,AR

Summary

A highly accomplished and results-oriented Registered Nurse with 30 years of progressive experience in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, implement performance improvement initiatives, and ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care. Expertise in clinical systems development, risk management, and resident assessment coordination. Dedicated to advocating for patient safety and well-being.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Consultant

Independent Consultant
06.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed existing policies, procedures, and processes in order to recommend changes or improvements.
  • Evaluated internal systems and prepared training initiatives to mitigate ongoing problems
  • Documented research findings and prepared polished reports highlighting results and potential improvement strategies.
  • Facilitated workshops with senior management teams to discuss organizational objectives and goals.
  • Developed and implemented a project plan to ensure successful completion of consulting engagements.

Consultant

Consultant
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.

MDS Coordinator

Quapaw Nursing and Rehab Center
12.2017 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans
  • Compiled reports from various systems regarding utilization review outcomes and quality indicators as requested by management staff.
  • Restorative program manager
  • Serving as QAPI champion, guided the IDT with implementing and documenting the facility QAPI program.
  • Participated in survey preparation.
  • Annual Survey: Surveyors requested a copy of, and permission to use, our QAPI documentation as a model of compliance of their expectations.

Director of Nursing

Heritage of Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation
Hot Springs, AR
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Advised physicians on best practices related to prescribing medications or treatments for patients under their care.
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Received Arkansas's 1st Federal Focus Survey on Antipsychotic use. 122 beds and facility rate of use 75%. Reduced to 35% within 9 months,surpassing the national standard of 55%

Director of Nursing

Canyon Springs Health and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Developing and implementing nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures
  • Overseeing administrative functions within the nursing department
  • Recommending and collaborating on staff development programs
  • Monitoring and evaluating the quality and type of care provided and resident outcomes
  • Opened a new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation unit, expanding community services to include support for pulmonology patients using Trilogy machines
  • The facility became recognized as 'the best in our area.'

Director of Education and Quality

Canyon Springs Health and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Serving as System Administrator for staff development and educational management
  • Evaluating nursing processes and providing education
  • Auditing systems and developing QI projects

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

National Park College
05.2014

Skills

  • Team leadership & development
  • IDT collaboration
  • Policy and procedures
  • Quality Assurance
  • Performance Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • MDS Coordination
  • Care Plans
  • Federal Surveys
  • Staffing/Schedules
  • Outcome accountability

Timeline

Independent Consultant

Independent Consultant
06.2022 - Current

Consultant

Consultant
01.2022 - 06.2022

MDS Coordinator

Quapaw Nursing and Rehab Center
12.2017 - 08.2019

Director of Nursing

Heritage of Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 11.2017

Director of Nursing

Canyon Springs Health and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 07.2016

Director of Education and Quality

Canyon Springs Health and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 06.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

National Park College

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