Templar Clark
Red Bluff,CA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/MDS Coordinator
Willows Post Acute
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Supported resident families with clear communication, providing updates on care plans and answering questions about MDS process.
- Streamlined MDS submission process, reducing errors and ensuring timely reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by meticulously reviewing and updating resident care plans.
- Implemented quality improvement projects, identifying areas for enhancement in resident care and MDS process accuracy.
- Conducted training sessions for nursing staff on MDS processes, elevating quality of documentation and care planning.
- Promoted culture of safety and compliance, conducting regular audits of MDS documentation and care practices.
- Developed policies and procedures to standardize MDS coordination across facility, leading to more efficient operations.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Identified areas of improvement in the facility''s quality measures through thorough analysis of MDS data, resulting in targeted interventions and better outcomes for residents.
DON/INTERIM DON
California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
REGISTERED NURSE/MDS
California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
STAFFING SUPERVISOR
California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining consistent communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in order to continuously improve the overall staffing process.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between employees when necessary, fostering a positive work environment conducive to productivity and growth.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding processes and providing ongoing support.
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and regulations through diligent documentation and record-keeping practices.
STAFFING COORDINATOR/CNA
Quartz Hill Post Acute
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with Director of Nursing to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs
- Shadowed employees to determine accurate description of duties and skills required for each position
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
STAFFING COORDINATOR/CNA
Kindred Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
- Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
- Facilitated smooth employee transitions with comprehensive onboarding program.
MEDICAL RECORDS DIRECTOR/CNA
Kindred
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversaw secure transfer of patient records to other health care providers to support requests and authorizations.
- Evaluated requests for information and maintained and tracked releases to comply with federal and state laws.
- Developed and implemented record storage and retrieval system to comply with record retention laws and maintain accessibility.
- Created and maintained safeguards against unauthorized access and use of computer-based medical records.
- Abstracted information from records as authorized or requested by insurance companies and other third-party payers.
- Analyzed quality control assessment findings and developed and implemented methods to improve performance.
- Optimized workflow processes within the department, resulting in reduced wait times for patients requesting copies of their medical records.
Education
Associate in Science - Registered Nursing
Shasta College
Redding, Ca05.2021
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Research utilization
- Nursing informatics
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
RN/MDS Coordinator
Willows Post Acute
08.2023 - Current
DON/INTERIM DON
California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
REGISTERED NURSE/MDS
California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
STAFFING SUPERVISOR
California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
STAFFING COORDINATOR/CNA
Quartz Hill Post Acute
01.2017 - 01.2020
STAFFING COORDINATOR/CNA
Kindred Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2016
MEDICAL RECORDS DIRECTOR/CNA
Kindred
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate in Science - Registered Nursing
Shasta College
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