Carol Anderson
Staunton
Summary
Healthcare instructor with expertise in curriculum development and online course creation. Proven ability to enhance patient care through regulatory compliance and effective instructional methods.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Instructor
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans for nurse aide, medication aide, advanced medical assisting, and advanced nurse aide classes.
- Created online courses using Canvas for nurse aides, medication aides, advanced medical assisting, and advanced nurse aides.
- Provided classroom and skills lab instruction.
- Provided instruction via Zoom.
- Provided oversight and instruction during clinical rotations for nurse aides and medication aides.
- Assisted with the Board of Nursing application for course approval.
PPS Coordinator
Augusta Health Hospital
Fishersville
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Scheduled, completed, and transmitted MDS assessments to CMS
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations
- Assisted with regulatory compliance of skilled nursing care unit.
MDS Coordinator
Roxboro Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Roxboro
08.2010 - 03.2016
- Scheduled, completed, and transmitted MDS assessments on residents to CMS.
- Coordinated the development of individualized resident care plans.
- Facilitated care plan meetings with residents, family members, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Supervised restorative nursing program, and provide training for CNAs in the restorative nursing program.
- Worked closely with the rehab department to optimize reimbursement.
Director of Skilled Nursing and Acute Rehab
Augusta Health Hospital
Fishersville
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Coordinated care in a 29-bed hospital-based skilled care unit and an 8-bed acute rehab unit.
- Supervised unit nursing staff (approximately 60 staff members).
- Scheduled staff for unit coverage.
- Evaluated performance and provided feedback to the nursing staff.
- Managed productivity and position control.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated the unit performance improvement plan.
- Reviewed and updated unit policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with Joint Commission standards and state long-term care regulations.
- Maintained a 5-star CMS rating for Nursing Home Compare.
Nurse Consultant / Educator
Contractual
Staunton
01.2004 - 01.2010
Nurse Consultant / Educator
Williamson's Pharmacy
Harrisonburg
11.1996 - 08.2003
Nurse educator and Care Planning Coordinator
Staunton Manor Nursing Home
Staunton
01.1994 - 11.1996
Home Health Nurse
Augusta Medical Center
Waynesboro
10.1992 - 11.1993
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Biology
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA07-1981
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Online course creation
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient assessment
- Quality improvement
- Performance evaluation
- Communication skills
- Instructional design
- Adaptability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Instructor
Blue Ridge Community College
09.2017 - 10.2021
PPS Coordinator
Augusta Health Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2017
MDS Coordinator
Roxboro Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
08.2010 - 03.2016
Director of Skilled Nursing and Acute Rehab
Augusta Health Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2010
Nurse Consultant / Educator
Contractual
01.2004 - 01.2010
Nurse Consultant / Educator
Williamson's Pharmacy
11.1996 - 08.2003
Nurse educator and Care Planning Coordinator
Staunton Manor Nursing Home
01.1994 - 11.1996
Home Health Nurse
Augusta Medical Center
10.1992 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Biology
Eastern Mennonite University
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