Sara Lewis

Email: aboxii@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Kahoka

State: MO

Zip: 63445

Country: USA

Phone: 660-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Responsible MDS/Care Plan Coordinator with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 9 years of experience in healthcare. I am loyal, honest, and take pride in completing all assessments on time and submitting them in a timely manner. I work well with the Interdisciplinary team and resident and residents families to enhance each residents' care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison IL 1/2001 to 10/2012 (Nursing)

High School Dipolma from Southeastern Community College, Addison IL 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Southeastern Community College, Addison IL 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Profile

Responsible MDS/Care Plan Coordinator with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 9 years of experience in healthcare. I am loyal, honest, and take pride in completing all assessments on time and submitting them in a timely manner. I work well with the Interdisciplinary team and resident and residents families to enhance each residents' care.

Certifications and Licenses

Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri, License number 201*******

Feeding Assistant Trainer

CNA Instructor

Iowa Certified Assessment Coordinator

Education and Training

2013 Chamberlain College of Nursing Addison, IL

BSN Nursing

Currently taking classes and will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in March 2013.

2005 Southeastern Community College Keokuk, IA

Associates Degree in Nursing Nursing

2000 Southeastern Community College Keokuk, IA

Associate of Arts Business

Associates of Arts-geared toward Business

Professional Experience

June 2011 to Current

Donnellson Health Center Donnellson, IA

MDS/Care Plan Coordinator

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Maintained compliance with CMS by performing assessments on time and submitting them to CMS in a timely manner.

Initiate and maintain a working relationship between the resident and the resident's family.

Work with all other members of the Interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve residents' care.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.

August 2008 to July 2011

Donnellson Health Center Donnellson, IA

RN Floor Nurse

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound and EKG.

Treated patients with chronic health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's.

Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Administered IV, PICC line, sublingual, oral and topical medications.

April 2005 to September 2008

Fort Madison Community Hospital Ft. Madison, IA

Medical/Surgical Floor RN

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound and EKG.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies at time of patient discharge.

Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens.

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Skillfully performed suture and staple removals for patients of all ages.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Administered oral and sublingual, topical, IV, PICC line, Central line, and IM medications.

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