Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Shreveport Manor Nursing Home, excelling in patient care coordination and infection control. Proven ability to enhance care quality through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and meticulous nursing documentation. Skilled in medication administration and critical thinking, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Shreveport Manor Nursing Home
04.2025 - Current
Supervised nursing staff and delegated patient care responsibilities to ensure optimal workflow.
Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to enhance care continuity.
Implemented infection control protocols to maintain safety standards across the unit.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions and documented findings accurately.
Placed catheters and maintain sterilization
Administered feeding via G-tube
Wound care
Paying attention to detail
MDS Coordinator
Booker T. Washington Skilled and Rehabilitation
10.2024 - 04.2025
Coordinated patient assessments and care plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of care and improve patient outcomes.
Managed MDS documentation processes to maintain accuracy and timeliness in submissions.
Implemented training sessions for staff on MDS regulations and assessment procedures.
Reviewed resident medical records to identify changes in condition and adjust care plans accordingly.
Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Booker T. Washington Skilled and Rehabilitation
07.2021 - 04.2025
Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
Monitored vital signs, assessing patients' conditions to provide timely interventions and support care plans.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment plans and self-care practices.
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