Connie Plogger
* ******** *******, ******* ***** va 24477
Cell: 540-***-**** - *************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Nursing Professional Skills and Practices, Quality Measure, Broad Knowledge Base Federal/State Regulations, Word
Processing and Computer Skills, Public Speaking and Presentations, Infection Control Procedures, Form Design,
Personnel Management and Problem Solving Skills. Experience in Medicare/PPS Compliance Audits. High Priority for
Quality Measures, 5 star program and the MDS 3.0.
Area of expertise has been Long Term Care for over 20 years.
Skill Highlights
MDS 3.0 certification
Interact 4.0 certification
Five star analysis
Quality measure analysis
Professional Experience
Regional MDS consultant
June 2015 to Current
Commonwealth Care of Roanoke - Roanoke, VA
Responsible for support of 6/12 centers in Virginia
educate MDS center level staff on MDS process and QM/5 star
Educate Administrator and Nursing Admin staff related to QM/5 Star
Interim MDS Consultant/DON
December 2012 to June 2015
Leaderstat - Powell, OH
Manage all aspects of the MDS process including care plans and assessments.
collaborate with IDT to assure accurate assessment and plan of care
assure compliance with state/federal regulation
optimize reimbursement for skilled care and case mix residents
Director Of MDS
January 2007 to December 2012
Friendship Health and Rehab Center - Roanoke, VA
MDS and Case Management-Responsible for compliance in all areas of the resident assessment including
scheduling and compliant with state and federal regulations
Collaborate with IDT to assure accuracy with assessment and plan of care
Optimize reimbursement through thorough assessments of case mix and skill care residents
MDS Coordinator
January 2006 to January 2007
Laurels of Charlottesville - Charlottesville, VA
Responsible for scheduling, completing and transmitting assessments in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Responsible for Care Plans.
collaborate with IDT for res centered care
Director of Nursing
Woodhaven Nursing Home - Montvale, VA
the entire long term care facility under the direction of administrator and owner of this private pay facility.
Responsibilities include completion of the MDS and Care Planning Process, staffing, education of all staff,
training and orientation of new employees.
Director of Nursing
Avante at Roanoke - Roanoke, VA
Avante at Roanoke: Director of Nursing-Instrumental in the development of the subacute unit
Supervised other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and
ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. directing all aspects of the nursing department to assure
compliance with all state and federal guidelines.
Charge Nurse
Shenandoah Healthcare Center - Buena Vista, VA
responsible for compliance of resident care plans and direct care of residents.
Administering meds and treatments of residents.
Charge Nurse
Augusta Medical Center - Fishersville, VA
Taking care of direct care needs of residents with acute and terminal dx., Administering Cancer medications
safely and monitoring for side effects.
Efficient in IV therapy and lab draws, blood transfusions etc.,.
Director of Nursing
Brandon Oaks Health and Rehab Center - Roanoke, VA
Supervise nurse managers, charge nurses, CNA and Auxillary Aides.
Focus on Quality Resident Care in compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
Responsible for staffing, education, training and orientation and skills performance and resident care issues.e.
Director of Nursing
Avante At Roanoke - Roanoke, VA
Supervised other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and
ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
Supervise all nursing personnel and direct the care plan team.
Responsibile for overseeing the Quality Care Process.
Assuring compliance with state and federal guidelines by performing audits quarterly.
Assisted sister facilities with mock survey process.
Education and Training
Associate of Science : Nursing, 1993
Blue Ridge Community College - Weyres Cave, VA, USA
Licenses
RN license in Virginia/compact states
PA RN license
References
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