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Amy Scott-Colwell
Royse City,TX
Summary
Dynamic LVN MDS Nurse with extensive experience at Cheyenne Medical Lodge, excelling in care plan development and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Skilled in documentation accuracy and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, leading to improved MDS assessment quality and successful survey results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN MDS Nurse
Cheyenne Medical Lodge
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
- Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Supported successful survey results by addressing any identified concerns or deficiencies related to the MDS process promptly and effectively.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Strengthened relationships with families and residents through open communication regarding their involvement in the care planning process.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among nursing staff by providing ongoing education on MDS best practices.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring [Number] day books.
LVN MDS Nurse and On-call Nurse
Crestview Health and Rehab
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
- Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Supported successful survey results by addressing any identified concerns or deficiencies related to the MDS process promptly and effectively.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
LVN MDS Nurse and Prior MDS Team Lead
Broadmoor Medical Lodge
09.2014 - 02.2020
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Strengthened relationships with families and residents through open communication regarding their involvement in the care planning process.
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among nursing staff by providing ongoing education on MDS best practices.
- Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
- Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Supported successful survey results by addressing any identified concerns or deficiencies related to the MDS process promptly and effectively.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
Education
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Texas State Technical College
Sweetwater, TX02-1996
Skills
- Geriatric care
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Nursing processes
- Patient and family communication
- Patient relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Staff supervision
- Case management
- Regulatory requirements
- Quality assurance
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Care planning
Interests
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse since 1996
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
LVN MDS Nurse
Cheyenne Medical Lodge
05.2021 - 08.2025
LVN MDS Nurse and On-call Nurse
Crestview Health and Rehab
10.2020 - 05.2021
LVN MDS Nurse and Prior MDS Team Lead
Broadmoor Medical Lodge
09.2014 - 02.2020
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Texas State Technical College
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