Savannah Lira
Tulsa
Summary
Results-driven MDS Coordinator with experience in a variety of roles within the long-term care and skilled nursing facility setting, particularly within MGM Healthcare. Demonstrates strong proficiency in care plan development and project completion. A detail-oriented and self-motivated professional, committed to continuous education and learning. Passionate about being a resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative environment to improve resident care and quality measures. Adept at advocating for residents and confidently communicating needs to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Forest Hills Health and Rehab
04.2024 - Current
- Ensuring timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Enhancing patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Collaborating with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Travelling to MGM facilities to assure timely completion of MDS assessments and Care Plans.
- Remotely providing support to facilities via data collection from the medical record and inputting data into MDS and/or Care Plans.
Floating Resource Nurse
Forest Hills Health and Rehab
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Assisted nursing administration in tasks and projects that optimized facility quality measures and staffing efficiency.
Wound Care Nurse / Infection Preventionist
Forest Hills Health and Rehab
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Travelling LPN Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Forest Hills Health and Rehab
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee unit flow.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided direct care to patients with foley and suprapubic catheters, PEG Tubes, PICC lines, IV's and ostomies.
LPN Charge Nurse
Maplewood Care Center
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Inserted and maintained IV's for intravenous medication administration.
- Obtained lab specimens such as blood, urine and wound cultures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Grisell Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Collaborated with Social Services and MDS on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and subcutaneous injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Supervised CNA's and CMA's in day-to-day activities and resident care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grisell Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Clerk
Ness County
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and direct to desired staff members
Special Education Paraprofessional
USD 303
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies
- Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
Extended Campus At St. Francis Health System 05-2025
PN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS05.2019
Associate of Science - Psychology
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS05.2015
Skills
- Research and data collection
- Continuous Learning Commitment
- Care Plan Development
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- MDS Software Familiarity
- Clinical Assessment Expertise
- Wound Care Experience
- Knowledge and Implementation of Infection Control Regulations
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Forest Hills Health and Rehab
04.2024 - Current
Floating Resource Nurse
Forest Hills Health and Rehab
10.2023 - 04.2024
Wound Care Nurse / Infection Preventionist
Forest Hills Health and Rehab
10.2022 - 10.2023
Travelling LPN Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
08.2022 - 10.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Forest Hills Health and Rehab
08.2021 - 08.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Maplewood Care Center
02.2020 - 08.2021
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Grisell Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grisell Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2019
Clerk
Ness County
06.2016 - 07.2017
Special Education Paraprofessional
USD 303
09.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
PN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Garden City Community College
Associate of Science - Psychology
Garden City Community College
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