Licensed practical nurse with extensive experience in home health, hospital, and long-term care environments. Expertise in clinical supervision, staff development, and patient care coordination. Proven track record of ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while improving quality of care.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville
01.2026 - 04.2026
Managed MDS submissions and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Coordinated comprehensive assessments for resident care plans and documentation.
Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality resident care standards.
Educated staff on MDS processes and best practices, enhancing documentation accuracy.
Conducted routine audits to ensure documentation integrity and policy adherence.
Facilitated communication between families, residents, and healthcare providers regarding care plans.
Patient Care Coordinator/Nurse Health Coach
Medify Health
Luther
08.2025 - 12.2025
Remote health coaching, RPM monitoring, patient engagement, and EMR documentation.
Communicated with patients to enhance quality of care and collaboratively develop individualized care plans.
Educated patients on procedures, medications, and post-care instructions clearly.
Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits to streamline care continuity.
Assessed patient's need for additional resources such as home health aides or durable medical equipment suppliers in order to provide appropriate level of care.
Completed and submitted essential documentation accurately and promptly to support patient care processes.
Staff Development Coordinator
Lyonsview Health & Rehab
Knoxville
03.2025 - 08.2025
Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge, aligning with organizational goals.
Created, implemented and evaluated staff development programs.
Collaborated with department heads to assess training needs and resources.
Organized continuing education sessions for nursing and rehabilitation teams.
Coordinated onboarding processes for new employees at the facility.
Conducted assessments of employee skill sets to identify improvement areas and inform targeted training initiatives.
Monitored compliance with regulatory training requirements for healthcare staff.
Staff education, in-services, and compliance audits.
Unit Manager
Life Care Center of Blount County
Louisville
01.2023 - 03.2025
Managed multiple skilled nursing units, enhancing staff performance and care delivery.
Oversaw daily operations of unit, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies to maintain high standards of care.
Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
Mentored nursing staff and set unit goals and standards.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment.
Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
Developed strategies that increased employee morale, motivation, and engagement across units.
Clinical Supervisor
Norwood Family Medicine
Knoxville
05.2023 - 09.2023
Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
Supervised nursing staff, coordinated quality measures, and managed scheduling and phlebotomy to ensure optimal patient care.
Managed scheduling of staff to align with patient needs.
Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
Facilitated communication between medical teams and administrative staff.
Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
Fostered supportive and collaborative work environment, enhancing team cohesion and boosting staff morale.
Additional Nursing & Leadership Roles
Muliptle Employers
Knoxville
04.1993 - 04.2023
Developed a comprehensive background in long-term care hospital corrections, home health case management, and administration.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Morristown State Technical College
Morristown
03-1993
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High School
Dandridge, TN
05-1991
Skills
MDS Assessment
Clinical assessment expertise
Patient Care & Assessment
Care Coordination
Case management
Compliance & Documentation Review
Quality assurance
Documentation accuracy
IV therapy
Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
EMR Systems (Athena, eCW)
Clinical & Staff Supervision
Staff education
Geriatric nursing expertise
Patient advocacy
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse, Tennessee
BLS Certification, 11/02/2024-11/2026
CPR & AED Certified
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: U.S.
Title: LPN
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation
01.2026 - 04.2026
Patient Care Coordinator/Nurse Health Coach
Medify Health
08.2025 - 12.2025
Staff Development Coordinator
Lyonsview Health & Rehab
03.2025 - 08.2025
Clinical Supervisor
Norwood Family Medicine
05.2023 - 09.2023
Unit Manager
Life Care Center of Blount County
01.2023 - 03.2025
Additional Nursing & Leadership Roles
Muliptle Employers
04.1993 - 04.2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing