Sharon Olsen
Westville,NJ
Summary
Successful Registered Nurse with significant experience assessing residents and managing resulting data. Effective at training and monitoring staff work to deliver consistent, reliable results. Collaborates effectively at all levels to help patients get optimal care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Riverfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Pennsauken, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Prepared annual reviews of all residents' medical records according to federal guidelines.
- 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.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- 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.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
MDS Coordinator
Care One at Moorestown
Moorestown, NJ
07.2018 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
Unit Manager
Hammonton Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Hammonton, NJ
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Conducted performance reviews for all unit personnel.
- Mentored nursing staff and set unit goals and standards.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Resolved complex customer service issues in a timely manner.
- Coordinated ongoing educational objectives to enhance staff competencies in safety, quality, and core measures.
ADON
Deptford Center
Deptford, NJ
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Participated in drills and exercises related to emergency preparedness planning for infectious disease outbreaks.
- Performed environmental rounds, assessing areas for potential sources of contamination or cross-contamination.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, reviewing professional publications and attending activities.
- Managed files on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes.
- Advised nursing staff on best practices for providing safe, high quality patient care.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices.
ADON/Infection Control Nurse/UM/Peer Educator
Milford Center
Milford, DE
06.2002 - 02.2017
- Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
- Assessed patient care needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Developed educational materials for nursing staff on various topics related to quality improvement initiatives.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions and provided feedback on best practices.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
Nurse Manager/MDS Coordinator
Cooper River East
Pennsauken, NJ
07.2001 - 08.2002
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
Nurse Manager/MDS Coordinator
Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation
Camden, NJ
09.1987 - Jun2001
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Provided guidance and support to nursing staff members.
- Coordinated patient care activities across multiple units ensuring continuity of services.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gloucester County College
Sewell, NJ06-1985
Skills
- Staff Training
- Regulatory Compliance
- Care Planning
- Quality Control
- Training & Development
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Riverfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Care One at Moorestown
07.2018 - 06.2021
Unit Manager
Hammonton Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
02.2018 - 07.2018
ADON
Deptford Center
03.2017 - 02.2018
ADON/Infection Control Nurse/UM/Peer Educator
Milford Center
06.2002 - 02.2017
Nurse Manager/MDS Coordinator
Cooper River East
07.2001 - 08.2002
Nurse Manager/MDS Coordinator
Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation
09.1987 - Jun2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gloucester County College
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