Nurse Minimum Data Set(MDS) Coordinator Resume Example

• Provided direct patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients, including discharge planning utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs and recovery progress.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages, documented patient conditions and medication side effects.
• Performed wound care, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, diet education and ensured a safe environment
• Identified teaching needs and goals related to patients diagnoses, assess to determine how patients learn best and educate each patient using the mode most effective for their learning.
• Implemented and monitored care plans and evaluated, recorded and communicated individual patients' conditions.
• Used a positive and encouraging approach with patients and their families to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes.

• Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge, using the nursing process to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care
• Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure quality continuum of care.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care to ensure each patient care plan is tailored to each individual patient and review daily.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
• Provide support to patients and their families through listening, compassion and patient advocacy

• Worked on a 54 bed unit caring for patients with chronic conditions mainly; congestive heart failure, diabetes, respiratory conditions and wounds.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Collected and documented vital signs and glucose levels to track current patient conditions.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
• Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort, psychological, social and spiritual well-being.

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