Shonda Allen
King George,VA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 16 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN MDS Coordinator
Berea Health And Rehab
2022.10 - Current
- 90 bed skilled nursing home facility
- Long term Care and skilled nursing facility as MDS coordinator managing assessments and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Established regular review processes to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of MDS records, leading to proactive identification of potential issues before they escalate.
- Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
- Reduced errors in data collection by streamlining the MDS process and improving communication among interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring 7day look backs.
LPN Office Nurse
Mary Washington Infectious Disease
2019.11 - 2022.10
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within healthcare system.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Charge Nurse- LPN
Woodmont Nursing Home
2010.09 - 2019.02
- 118 bed skilled nursing home facility.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Supervised staff including 2-3 certified nursing assistants.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Supervised and monitored patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Charge Nurse- LPN
Warrenton Health and Rehab
2008.09 - 2010.08
- 110 bed skilled nursing home facility
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Supervised and monitored patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Supervised staff including 2-3 certified nursing assistants
Charge Nurse- LPN
Woodmont Nursing Home
2007.10 - 2008.09
- 118 bed skilled nursing home facility.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Supervised and monitored patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate -
Career Training Solutions
Fredericksburg, VA10.2007
High School Diploma -
King George High School
King George, VA06.2001
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Patient Education
- Behavioral Health
- Clinical Documentation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Preventive Care
- Quality Assessments
- Emergency Response
- Compassionate Care
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse | License number: 0002076987 | Expires 01/31/2025
- CPR/AED | eCard Code: 235418419487
References
- Felicia Hall, NP; My previous Supervisor/NP at Infectious Disease; (954) 826-0096; HallFM@state.gov
- Maggie Ruvalcaba, RN BSN; Current coworker at Berea Health and rehab; (706) 799-6693; gapeachmaggie@gmail.com
- Crissy Harrison, Office Coordinator; previous coworker at Infectious Disease; (540) 408-9677; Crissyharrison@icloud.com
Timeline
LPN MDS Coordinator
Berea Health And Rehab
2022.10 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Mary Washington Infectious Disease
2019.11 - 2022.10
Charge Nurse- LPN
Woodmont Nursing Home
2010.09 - 2019.02
Charge Nurse- LPN
Warrenton Health and Rehab
2008.09 - 2010.08
Charge Nurse- LPN
Woodmont Nursing Home
2007.10 - 2008.09
Practical Nursing Certificate -
Career Training Solutions
High School Diploma -
King George High School
- Licensed Practical Nurse | License number: 0002076987 | Expires 01/31/2025
- CPR/AED | eCard Code: 235418419487
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