Renita Weston
RN, CLNC
406 Jasmine St. Fairhope,AL 251-593-0748
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 33 years of experience providing bedside patient care within Acute In-patient Rehabilitation, Med-Surg, and Long-term care/SNF settings. Efficiently delivering comprehensive patient care and delegating tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Able to understand and navigate electronic medical records for adherence to nursing and medical standards. Understanding the inner workings of the healthcare system and translate complicated medical information into layman's terms making it easier for attorneys to understand and use in court.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN CLNC
Infirmary Health Systems
Fairhope, AL
08.2015 - Current
- Performed triage assessments of patients in a In-patient Rehabilitation setting. Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Preformed Charge Nurse duties for the In-patient rehabilitation unit during the absence of the unit Manager.
RN Unit Manager
Eastern Shore Rehabilitation Center
Daphne , AL
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
MDS Coordinator
Robertsdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Robertsdale, AL
02.2004 - 07.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- 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.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes. By auditing monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
04.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Distribution
- Staff Supervision
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- EPIC Use
- Patient Assessment
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Joint Commission Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
RN CLNC - Infirmary Health Systems
08.2015 - Current
RN Unit Manager - Eastern Shore Rehabilitation Center
07.2013 - 08.2015
MDS Coordinator - Robertsdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
02.2004 - 07.2013
Jefferson Davis Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Ed Reid Technical College - Some College (No Degree), Licensed Practical Nurse
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