Kandi Ray McCuiston
3582 Haile Rd Gore Springs
Summary
Reliable Registered Nurse with proven background in nursing leadership. Successfully collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline operational processes. Demonstrated expertise in staff training and quality assurance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nurses
Vaiden Community Living Center
10.2023 - Current
- Led nursing staff in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Developed and maintained nursing department policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated staff training programs to improve clinical skills and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw medication management processes, ensuring accuracy and safety in administration protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed wound care rounding with implementation of wound care practices and standards of care.
- Developed wound care protocols to improve facility practices and patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and minimize risks.
RN Unit Manager
Winona Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation
05.2002 - 10.2023
- Responsible for supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Respiratory Therapists in a long term care and rehabilitation facility. Duties including tracheostomy care and suctioning, intravenous medication administration, oral medication administration, ADL and hygiene practices on a group of patients. Supervisory duties included rounding with MD and NP, staffing supervision, laboratory monitoring and tracking, appointment tracking and monitoring, and data input into electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and improve care strategies.
- Advocated for patients' rights and provided emotional support to enhance overall well-being.
RN Case Manager
University of Mississippi Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Responsible for discharge planning of acute care patients. Care coordination with patients, families, MDs, nurses, and social worker to plan post acute care of patients upon DC from acute care hospital. Collaboration with home health, hospices, skilled nursing facilities and medical equipment companies. Responsible for insurance verification and authorizations as well as InterQual criteria and Utilization Review.
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive treatment aligned with individual health goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress, adapting care strategies based on evolving medical needs and feedback.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, improving understanding of treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify barriers to care, implementing solutions for improved access.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Served as charge nurse in the Ambulatory Care Department. Responsible for pre-operative assessment and medication administration for patients as well as post-operative care. Served as infusion nurse responsible for delivery of IV medications, IV hydration, blood products, as well as IV or IM medication administration. Responsible for pre-operative testing of patients prior to surgery days. Also, work in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit caring for patients directly post-op. Also, was SuperUser for Epic training when new electronic medical record was started at facility.
RN Medicare Case Manager
Sardis Community Nursing Home
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsible for the management and care of a group of skilled nursing residents. Daily skilled Medicare charting for payment issuances. Tracked and monitored therapy minutes and disciplines. Scheduled payments and billed insurances for skilled residents. Oversaw and managed the restorative program in the nursing facility. Also, had MDS experience within the facility.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient support.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident needs, adjusting care strategies to meet evolving health requirements.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient progress and address concerns, fostering strong caregiver relationships.
RN Case Manager
SouthernCare Hospice Batesville
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Manage and coordinate the complete home care of a group of patients using the nursing process. Make home visits to perform assessments, lab work as needed, provide nursing care, supervise Home Hospice Aides and LPNs, and evaluate nursing care. Collaboration provided between patient, family, patient’s primary care physician, hospice Social Worker, and Hospice Medical Director. Twenty-four hour on-call care provided.
RN
Pioneer Community Hospital of Choctaw
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed and coordinated the care of a group of patients on a geropsychiatric unit. Developed care plans, led group therapy sessions, provided nursing care, nursing assessments, medication administration, evaluated nursing care. Collaboration provided with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, therapists, patients, and families on effectiveness of patient care regimen.
RN
Golden Living Center
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents on a nursing unit. Assessed resident needs, develop individual care plans, provide nursing care, administer medications, and evaluate nursing care. Supervised and managed LPNs, and CNAs.
Nursing Extern
AMG Specialty Hospital
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Performed nursing duties such as nursing assessments, medication administration, activities of daily living, wound care, respiratory ventilator assistance to a group of patients in a long-term acute care setting under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse.
Education
Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2015
Associates of Applied Science, Associate Degree - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS05.2012
Associates of the Arts - Pre-Nursing
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS05.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Eupora High School
Eupora, MS05.2008
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing management
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Professional development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Case management
- Shift scheduling
- Long-term care
Certification
- Mississippi Board of Nursing Registered Nurse- Expiration December 2026
- CPR – Expiration date January 2027
- Certified Nursing Home Infection Preventionist
- Epic- Electronic Medical Record- SuperUser
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nurses
Vaiden Community Living Center
10.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
University of Mississippi Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2017
RN Medicare Case Manager
Sardis Community Nursing Home
12.2013 - 06.2015
RN Case Manager
SouthernCare Hospice Batesville
01.2013 - 12.2013
RN
Pioneer Community Hospital of Choctaw
09.2012 - 01.2013
RN
Golden Living Center
08.2012 - 01.2013
Nursing Extern
AMG Specialty Hospital
05.2011 - 08.2011
RN Unit Manager
Winona Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation
05.2002 - 10.2023
Associates of Applied Science, Associate Degree - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Associates of the Arts - Pre-Nursing
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Eupora High School
Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
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