Shalene Morales
Berlin,CT
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in infection control, wound care, and clinical reimbursement. Demonstrated success in leading staff training initiatives that enhance adherence to best practices and improve quality of care. Focused on optimizing patient outcomes through effective documentation and collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Reimbursement
Complete Care at Middlebury
Middlebury, Connecticut
07.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with MDS assessments and regulatory standards through meticulous documentation management.
- Verified accuracy of medical records prior to reimbursement submission, safeguarding financial integrity.
- Trained staff in coding guidelines for diagnosis-related groups, ensuring accuracy.
- Led staff training on MDS protocols, directly contributing to improved quality care practices.
- Guided interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate documentation for resident care plans.
- Facilitated meetings for case reviews to optimize patient care plans.
- Participated in continuing education programs tailored for MDS services directors.
LPN Wound Care Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
Grandview rehabiltiation center
New Britain, Connecticut
10.2021 - 07.2025
- Implemented best practices for infection control and wound healing protocols.
- Trained nursing staff on advanced wound care techniques and equipment usage.
- Educated patients and families on wound management techniques and follow-up care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in wound care protocols.
- Performed weekly rounds in the SNF to assess patients' wound status and provide education to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's wound assessment, treatments, medications and other interventions in the medical record system.
- Oversaw ordering processes for specialty dressings through outside vendors.
LPN Charge Nurse
Walnut Hill Care Center
New Britain, Connecticut
08.2008 - 10.2021
- Administered prescribed medications to patients, ensuring adherence to dosage guidelines. and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and monitored vital signs to identify changes in condition promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Trained and mentored new staff on policies and procedures, enhancing team competency and operational efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with families about patient status and care needs.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Education
LPN
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CT06-2008
Skills
- Patient education
- Medical coding
- Documentation management
- Quality assurance
- Patient communication
- Staff training
- Staff development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Director of Clinical Reimbursement
Complete Care at Middlebury
07.2025 - Current
LPN Wound Care Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
Grandview rehabiltiation center
10.2021 - 07.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Walnut Hill Care Center
08.2008 - 10.2021
LPN
Lincoln Technical Institute