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Conduct detailed Skilled Nursing Assessments on Gerontology clients, utilizing astute critical assessment skills to establish a baseline of physical condition and promptly reporting any abnormal findings to attending Physicians and Clinical Managers.Develop personalized care plans, collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary healthcare providers such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Medical Social Workers, orchestrating a symphony of care to… Show more Conduct detailed Skilled Nursing Assessments on Gerontology clients, utilizing astute critical assessment skills to establish a baseline of physical condition and promptly reporting any abnormal findings to attending Physicians and Clinical Managers.Develop personalized care plans, collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary healthcare providers such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Medical Social Workers, orchestrating a symphony of care to enhance patient outcomes.Expertise in wound care for unique and complicated wounds, employing advanced wound care products and devices to expedite the healing process and optimize the overall patient experience.Conduct Quality Assurance duties, including meticulous chart auditing and corrections per Medicare regulations, ensuring unwavering compliance with healthcare standards.Provide compassionate bedside care, proficiently deliver medications, and proactively prevent hospital readmissions through vigilant medical interventions and proactive patient education initiatives.Demonstrate expertise of the Beer's criteria for potentially inappropriate use of medications in Geriatric clients. Performed Quality Assurance for Eskaton Home Health from 2004- 2006. Duties included chart auditing and provided necessary corrections per Medicare regulations. Show less

Supervised clinical staff members, ensuring stringent adherence to policies and procedures while providing constructive feedback to enhance team members' skills and performance.Supported clinicians and clerical staff, implementing positive coaching strategies to elevate their abilities, thereby ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and unparalleled patient satisfaction.Utilized survey data and other source documents to address pivotal areas defined by clients… Show more Supervised clinical staff members, ensuring stringent adherence to policies and procedures while providing constructive feedback to enhance team members' skills and performance.Supported clinicians and clerical staff, implementing positive coaching strategies to elevate their abilities, thereby ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and unparalleled patient satisfaction.Utilized survey data and other source documents to address pivotal areas defined by clients, guaranteeing that patient needs were met comprehensively, fostering an environment of exceptional patient care and satisfaction. Show less

Conducted targeted direct marketing to Physicians, Nurses, Assisted Living Facilities, and Skilled Nursing Facilities, building enduring relationships in the Greater Sacramento area through strategic marketing and sales initiatives.Lead marketer that executed meticulous communication plans and develop innovative referral strategies, leading to increased patient referrals and heightened community engagement.Educated patients and families on the nuances of health promotion and… Show more Conducted targeted direct marketing to Physicians, Nurses, Assisted Living Facilities, and Skilled Nursing Facilities, building enduring relationships in the Greater Sacramento area through strategic marketing and sales initiatives.Lead marketer that executed meticulous communication plans and develop innovative referral strategies, leading to increased patient referrals and heightened community engagement.Educated patients and families on the nuances of health promotion and disease prevention, implementing nursing interventions as per the care plan to ensure optimal patient outcomes, physical well-being, and emotional fulfillment. Show less

Cared for post-cardiac surgery patient in Telemetry Unit, Intensive Care Unit and Critical Care Unit