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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, VA
07-1981

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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