Traci M. Bentley
Lithonia,GA
Summary
~ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ~ Embraces high-performance nursing skills with 10+ years of providing excellent patient care with great organization and time management skills. Provide individualized care for the sick and injured utilizing the nursing process. Understanding of chronic diseases and how to manage them. Deliver a strong working knowledge of urgent and bedside care with the ability to respond to medical issues. Use proficient communication skills to educate patients and their families. Administer medication in accordance with policy and procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Northside Gwinnett Extended Care Center, NGECC
06.2018 - Current
- Detailed, oriented team leader, with the ability to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Oversee and facilitate the completion of patient assessments in a timely manner.
- Implement an individualized plan of care according to patient problems.
- Successfully coordinate patient care conferences with families.
- Review and optimize the MDS process to ensure accurate facility reimbursement.
- Utilize ICD-10 coding.
- Batch and transmit assessments in a timely manner.
- Working knowledge of 3.0 RAI Manual.
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Provide comprehensive and palliative quality nursing care to all patients.
- Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and observe for side effects.
- Coordinate daily duties, including schedules, breaks, and nursing assignments.
- Maintain safe patient care environment.
- Complete MDS assessments, care plans and implement family meetings.
LPN Charge Nurse, MDS Coordinator
Lenbrook Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
03.2012 - 02.2015
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Atlanta, GA 05.2019 - Current
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Additional Information
- Licensed Practical Nurse MDS 3.0 Certified BCLS
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
05.2019 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Northside Gwinnett Extended Care Center, NGECC
06.2018 - Current
02.2015 - 06.2018
LPN Charge Nurse, MDS Coordinator
Lenbrook Healthcare
03.2012 - 02.2015
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