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April Fitzgerald

North Palm Beach

Summary

Seeking Full Time MDS or case management position. Open to applying my skills in a new direction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

MDS Coordinator

Aston Healthcare, Jupiter Luxe
07.2023 - Current
  • Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
  • Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties.
  • Established regular review processes to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of MDS records, leading to proactive identification of potential issues before they escalate.
  • Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate efficient collaboration on resident care planning.

RN Care Plan/MDS Coordinator

Lakeside Health Care Center, West Palm Beach
01.2018 - Current
  • Manage 105 bed facility completing MDS/Care Plans per CMS guidelines. Includes: Medicare caseload, insurance, & Medicaid. ICD 10 coding.

MDS Coordinator

Prosper Health Partners
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
  • Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
  • Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
  • Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.

MDS Coordinator

Aspire Health Partners
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
  • Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.

MDS Coordinator

Lakeside Healthcare
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

RN Care Plan/MDS Coordinator

Palm Garden of WPB
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • See additional page for con’t employment record.

Education

Associate Degree in Applied Sciences - RN

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY

BOCES Adult Educational Program - LPN

Sanborn, NY
01.1982

Skills

  • Passionate about nursing
  • Timely & accurate completion of MDS/Care Plan
  • I bring 40 years of experience, with a youthful exuberance
  • Team player
  • Conscientious
  • Excellent knowledge base/clinical/managerial
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Electronic health records proficiency
  • Medical record management
  • Research and data collection
  • Staff training and development
  • Delegation and supervision
  • Care planning

Timeline

MDS Coordinator

Aston Healthcare, Jupiter Luxe
07.2023 - Current

MDS Coordinator

Prosper Health Partners
11.2022 - 07.2023

MDS Coordinator

Aspire Health Partners
05.2022 - 11.2022

MDS Coordinator

Lakeside Healthcare
05.2020 - 05.2022

RN Care Plan/MDS Coordinator

Lakeside Health Care Center, West Palm Beach
01.2018 - Current

RN Care Plan/MDS Coordinator

Palm Garden of WPB
05.2015 - 01.2018

BOCES Adult Educational Program - LPN

Associate Degree in Applied Sciences - RN

Niagara County Community College

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