Experience

Brookhaven Rehabilitation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Charge Nurse/ MDS Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  An enthusiastic self-starter who has a natural affinity towards looking after patients. I am a good team player who not only has outstanding clinical knowledge, but also possesses extensive experience of working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Nurses. I have a long track record of delivering high quality nursing care to patients in accordance with up to date, evidence-based professional practice. My key strengths include; conducting clinical rounds, providing emergency care and administering medications to patients. On a more personal level I have a strong desire to learn and an uncanny ability to inspire junior staff. Show less



Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2014

  Summary Diligent Utilization Review Nurse ensuring that patients get the appropriate level of medical care. Adept at efficiently allocating medical resources while ensuring that each patient is treated fairly. Specialize in finding a balance between the fiscal needs of the hospital or medical facility and the care needs of each patient. Core Qualifications • Outstanding ability to assess patient needs and provide basic treatments • Substantial familiarity with nursing procedures and medical terminology • Extensive knowledge of medical record keeping procedures • Ability to work well under pressure • Impressive analytical skills • Exceptional communications abilities Show less



Senior Care Centers Health and Rehabilitation

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MDS Cordinator

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  Coordinated in assessment of patients and ensured timely completion of the RAI adhering to Medicare, OBRA and Insurance requirements. Provided and coordinated patient care activities on the assigned unit. Monitored the assignment of residents to Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and the payment periods associated with the MDS schedules. Developed and maintained on-going MDS schedules for each resident. Communicated with physicians, nurses, CNA's, coworkers, interdisciplinary team members and families, regarding resident's clinical condition. Adhered to established departmental, center and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety environment. Knowledge of medical documentation and medical records Intense knowledge of critical care and general nursing care practice Ability to do multi tasking and function independently Effective organizational skills and managerial skills Ability to design the treatment plan for the patient according to the need Show less



Rescare Community Serv

• United States
• Real Estate

• Medical Case Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Jan 2009

  Professional Summary Competent and supportive Case Manager with 10 years experience in patient / client advocacy. Adept, multi-tasking Nurse with extensive community contacts. Possesses excellent interviewing skills, dogged determination, and unrelenting ethical integrity. Core Qualifications Patient advocacy Data / Reporting Case conferencing Training / Development Appointment scheduling and coordination Nursing Quality assessments Referrals Experience Professional Summary Competent and supportive Case Manager with 10 years experience in patient / client advocacy. Adept, multi-tasking Nurse with extensive community contacts. Possesses excellent interviewing skills, dogged determination, and unrelenting ethical integrity. Core Qualifications Patient advocacy Data / Reporting Case conferencing Training / Development Appointment scheduling and coordination Nursing Quality assessments Referrals Experience



Maxium Health Care Svc

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staffing Nurse

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2009

  Professional Summary Highly seasoned and responsible Agency Nurse with an excellent record of employer and patient satisfaction. Detail-oriented and meticulous in maintaining accurate patient care records and documents. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings, weekends and most holidays. Core Qualifications Extensive agency facility clinical nursing experience Superior grasp of nursing practices and patient care Strong expertise in handling trauma cases Excellent abilities in completing required correspondence and reports High initiative and teamwork abilities Good written and oral communication skills Show less



Parkland Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• L&D Nurse

  • Aug 1994 - Feb 1996

  Outstanding experience of working as a Labor and Delivery Nurse Outstanding knowledge of epidural and patient controlled analgesia administration management Ability to perform head to toe assessment of the mother-baby Abilityto work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment Effective nursing skills Excellent communication and skills Work Experience: Implemented physician orders. Cared for patients requiring fetal assessment and fetal monitoring. Administered prescribed medications and monitored vital signs. Assisted physician during delivery, treatment, examination and surgical procedures. Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Educated patients and families. Provided age and culturally appropriate care. Provided care to patients who have complications of pregnancy requiring hospitalization. Cared for patients in labor with uncomplicated deliveries. Managed patient care in the Operating Room during a cesarean delivery. Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records. Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions. Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs. Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Show less