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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Provide compassionate primary care to seniors in the home.

Provided oversight to a team of 8-10 RNs and LSWs including case conferences, training and development. Managed case load of 95+ Medica and UCare MSHO and MSC+ members. Assisted senior clients with navigation of the health care system including discharge and transition planning and initiation of home care servicesPreformed accurate and thorough in person assessments of all members annually and with change in condition; including ADL function, cognitive status, medication review and personal care attendant assessments.Assessed for and ordered DME and supplies allowing members to remain in their home longer in a safer environment.Gained in-depth knowledge of MSHO and MSC+ products and related regulations including LTCC assessments, plan of care guidelines, PCA assessment detail and MMIS entry.Rich knowledge of the Elderly Waiver program and DHS customized living requirements and procedures.

Staff management of 25 + professional and paraprofessional employees, including hiring, training, scheduling and discipline managementImplementation of more efficient order processing system and medication administration system streamlining work flow resulting in reduced overheadReduced overtime by 40% Preformed accurate and thorough in person assessments of all new residents including ADL's, mini mental, falls, medication and VA assessmentsImplemented new corporate Memory Care policy and procedure protocol and dementia training programOrganized and assisted in annual employee training, topics including, infection control, HIPAA, dementia and lifting techniques

Accurate and thorough assessment of residents physical and cognitive status includingADL's, mini mental, falls, medication admin and VA assessments.Development and implementation of plan of care based on assessment findings,regular review and revision of POC bases on need. Timely supervision of home health aide services as directed by assisted living regulations.Staff management including hiring, scheduling and training of 12 + home health aides.Implementation of streamlined medication administration system and Residex client management software, creating more efficient work flow.Case management for 40 + residents, including medication management, polypharmacy review and interdisciplinary communication

Managed care of critical patients such as recent coronary bypass, kidney transplant, myocardial infarction, electrolyte imbalance, angioplasty and dialysis shunt and graft placements. Accurately measured and interpreted EKG strips daily.Gained detailed knowledge of hemo and peritoneal dialysisCommunicated effectively and concisely with MD’s, residents, interns, social workers and co-workers.Assessed a wide range of patient need areas including, pain, neuro status, learning ability, and daily head to toe physical assessments.Documented findings accurately and within a timely manner. Administered a wide range of medications and gain in-depth knowledge of common cardiac and renal drugs, their side effects and modes of action.

Bsn, Nursing

magna cum laude

Asn, Nursing