Sandra Santos

MDS LONGTERM CARE COORDINATOR 11/2020 to Present

Evaluations of residents needed to complete mds

Make and update Care Plans

Work collaboratively with therapy team and nursing to monitor any changes in residents conditions.

Complete mds in as required

Set up care plan calendar for LTC

Attend Care plan care meetings

Attend morning meetings and end of day wrap up

Work collaboratively with management team to provide best outcome for residents.

Some knowledge with PDPM

Opened and closed MDS

Some knowledge of case management

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Over seen floor nurses and cna's
• Completed nursing assessment needed for residents
• Worked collaboratively with MD, Hospice, and Families to coordinate care for resident
• Completed state survey inspections

• Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Memory care floor.
• Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
• Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
• Utilized Pointclick care to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
• Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
• Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
• Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
• Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
• Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
• Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
• Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
• Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.