Sabrina Sanchez
Yuma,CO
Summary
Skilled healthcare professional prepared for coordinating and optimizing patient care processes. Proven ability to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Hillcrest Care Cener and the Towers
02.2025 - Current
- Managed MDS assessments and care plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance resident care strategies and communication.
- Trained staff on MDS documentation processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in submissions.
- Conducted audits of care plans to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Streamlined data collection processes, enhancing reporting capabilities for quality improvement initiatives.
- Led initiatives to optimize reimbursement through accurate coding and timely submission of MDS reports.
ADON
Hillcrest Care Center And The Towers
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Led nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
- Mentored new nursing team members, enhancing skills and knowledge through training sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline services.
- Monitored healthcare operations, identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident health status, documenting changes accurately in care records.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet patient care demands effectively.
- Fostered a supportive environment for residents and families, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
- Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
Registered Nurse • Surgical Services Nurse
Yuma District Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Post operative nurse. Sterile processing technician in charge of cleaning, sterilization, packing and storing surgical instruments and materials. Inventory and ordering supplies. Scrub nurse setting up for surgeries, assisting the surgeon with instruments during surgery and preparing medications. Circulating nurse that assists with patient prep before surgery and works closely with the surgeon to assist in any way needed.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Home health • Caregiver
Public Partnerships (CDASS)
04.2015 - 07.2022
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding and dressing), organize medications in pill minder, order supplies and refills for medications, wound care, vital signs, assess for changes in behavior and or conditions, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, making doctor appointments, driving resident to appointments, and assisting in any other needs of the resident.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
Registered Nurse • Staff Night Nurse
Yuma Life Care Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Education
GED -
Sierra High School
Colorado Springs, CO01.2005
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Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO01.2018
Associates Degree in Nursing - ADN program
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2023
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Medical record management
- Research and data collection
- Delegation and supervision
- Care plan development
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Continuous learning commitment
Accomplishments
- -Member of Nurse Association
- -Recipient of COSI scholarship
- -MCC Student Campaign participant
Certification
Resident Assessment Coordinator certified (RAC-CT)
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Hillcrest Care Cener and the Towers
02.2025 - Current
ADON
Hillcrest Care Center And The Towers
07.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse • Surgical Services Nurse
Yuma District Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse • Staff Night Nurse
Yuma Life Care Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Home health • Caregiver
Public Partnerships (CDASS)
04.2015 - 07.2022
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Northeastern Junior College
Associates Degree in Nursing - ADN program
Morgan Community College
GED -
Sierra High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University