Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator Resume Example Princeton Rehabilitation Center

REGISTERED NURSE/MDS COORDINATOR

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.

Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse with background working in multi-disciplinary medical and skilled facilities. Skilled in pain management and helping people rehabilitate injuries.

Skills

Team Management
Team Building
Electronic charting
Patient monitoring
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Preparing for procedures
Tracheostomy care
Checking oxygen levels
Intake and discharge
Updating computer records
Care planning
Infectious disease control
Changing tracheostomies
Patient advocacy
Life-sustaining machines
Removing stitches and staples
Direct patient care
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Administering medicines
Long-Term Care
Catheters
Immunization skills
SBAR communication

Acute and rehabilitative care
Documenting vitals
Performing bladder scans
Mobility assistance
Critical care
Nursing staff leadership
Ventilator care
Business Operations
Eligibility Verification
Insurance Billing
MS Office
Customer Service
First Aid/CPR
Computerized charting specialist
IV drug therapy management
Body mechanics knowledge
Diabetes management
Recruiting and training
Clinical issues understanding
Acute and chronic health issues
Nursing supervision
Health promotion
Care Coordination

Experience

Princeton Rehabilitation Center Chicago, IllinoisRegistered Nurse/MDS Coordinator02/2011 to Current

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 180-bed long-term care unit.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Worked closely with the store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.

Princeton Rehabilitation Center Chicago, IllinoisLicensed Practical Nurse02/2011 to Current

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Coles Supportive Living Chicago, IllinoisLicensed Practical Nurse12/2010 to 06/2013

Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science:Registered Nurse 06/2018Northwestern College, Bedford Park, IL

Licensed Practical Nursing :Nursing 06/2010Brown Mackie College, Merrillville, iN

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Princeton Rehabilitation Center
Coles Supportive Living

School Attended

Northwestern College
Brown Mackie College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator
Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Registered Nurse 06/2018
Licensed Practical Nursing : Nursing 06/2010

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