Vivian Whitmer
Mifflinburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic MDS Coordinator at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and MDS software, ensured compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing care delivery processes. Recognized for training staff effectively and implementing quality improvement initiatives, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities to optimize resident care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Diakon Senior Living
Lewisburg, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated MDS assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and maintained accurate resident care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored residents' health status, documenting changes and communicating effectively with nursing staff.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on MDS documentation and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery processes within the facility.
- Reviewed and analyzed assessment data to identify trends, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Diakon Senior Living
Lewisburg, PA
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and organizational policies to promote best practices.
- Developed and implemented workflows that improved efficiency in daily operations.
- Managed patient documentation, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Staffing Firm, Llc
Lewisburg, PA
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs, adjusting care plans as necessary for individual requirements.
- Led team meetings to discuss challenges, share feedback, and enhance communication among staff members.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Springs Memory Care
Lewisburg, PA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Manor At Penn Village
Selinsgrove, PA
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and organizational policies to promote best practices.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Rolling Hills Nursing Home
Millmont, PA
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Coordinated patient care plans and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Managed patient documentation, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center
Lewisburg, PA2017
High School Diploma -
Midd-West High School
Middleburg, PA2008
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Medical record management
- Research and data collection
- Staff training and development
- Continuous learning commitment
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Delegation and supervision
- Care planning
- Goal setting
- Care plan development
- Staff training
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Long-term care experience
- MDS software familiarity
- Assessment coding
- Medicare reimbursement knowledge
- Billing review
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Data collection
- Data monitoring
- Data organization
- Compliance monitoring
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Diakon Senior Living
12.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Diakon Senior Living
02.2023 - 12.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
The Staffing Firm, Llc
04.2021 - 02.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Springs Memory Care
01.2021 - 04.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Manor At Penn Village
08.2018 - 01.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Rolling Hills Nursing Home
11.2017 - 08.2018
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center
High School Diploma -
Midd-West High School