Tammy Kapaska
Redding,CA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Staff Development at Quartz Hill Post Acute, adept in leadership and supervision, with a proven track record in enhancing staff performance through critical thinking and quality improvement initiatives. Spearheaded successful recruitment and training programs, significantly boosting team efficiency and care standards. Expert in interdisciplinary team collaboration and pain management techniques.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Staff Development
Quartz Hill Post Acute
05.2016 - Current
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Helped develop successful recruitment and hiring plans.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
MDS Nurse
Quartz Hill Post Acute
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
LVN Charge Nurse
Quartz Hill Post Acute
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College
Redding, CA12-2024
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Pain Management Techniques
- Wound care management
- Care Plan Development
- Documentation accuracy
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Infection-control practices
- Leadership and supervision
Timeline
Director of Staff Development
Quartz Hill Post Acute
05.2016 - Current
MDS Nurse
Quartz Hill Post Acute
LVN Charge Nurse
Quartz Hill Post Acute
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College
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