April Threats, LPN
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 10 years of experience in patient care, including specialized knowledge in MDS assessments, care planning, and clinical nursing. Adept at delivering high-quality clinical documentation, managing patient data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with a proven ability to work autonomously in a remote setting. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Reimbursement Director/LPN MDS and Case Manager
First Coast Health and Rehab
01.2024 - Current
- Accurately document resident status changes, ensuring timely updates in the EHR system for accurate reporting and billing.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures, including CMS guidelines for skilled nursing facilities.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other staff in completing accurate assessments for residents.
- Uploading or faxing weekly clinical reports.
- Assist with determining coverage, benefits, and pre-authorization requirements for insured members.
- Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, ensuring data accuracy for Medicare, and Medicaid reimbursement remotely.
- Monthly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.
- Inputting ICD-10 codes, comprehensive care plans, and care plan meetings.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
Director of MDS/ Case Manager Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
North Bank Center
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the completion of MDS assessments and participated in care planning meetings to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations, ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Monthly QAPI meeting.
- Collaborated with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care to patients.
- Developed strong communication skills while working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Conduct remote MDS 3.0 assessments for residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), ensuring accurate and timely data submission.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored staff members.
- Uploading/faxing weekly clinical updates to the insurance company portal.
LPN MDS
Parkridge Nursing and Rehab
05.2021 - 12.2022
LPN MDS
Consulate Health Care
Jacksonville, FL
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections, performing routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring, and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members. Complete the MDS assessment in a timely manner.
- Observed patients for any changes in condition and behavior.
- Educate staff members on best practices regarding infection control protocols when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Worked with social services, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to assess patient needs, adjust plans of care, and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Education
Practical Nursing Program -
Southeastern College
Jacksonville, Florida10.2014
Skills
- MDS 30 Assessments
- Care Planning & Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care Documentation
- Clinical Data Entry & Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance (CMS, HIPAA)
- Time Management and Multitasking
- EMR/EHR Systems: Point, Click, Care, Matrix
- Remotely independent work
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Critical thinking skills
- Proficient with computers
- Patient admission/documentation
- Reimbursement/billing review
- Direct supervision
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Florida, 5219646, 07/2025
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Timeline
Clinical Reimbursement Director/LPN MDS and Case Manager
First Coast Health and Rehab
01.2024 - Current
Director of MDS/ Case Manager Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
North Bank Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
LPN MDS
Parkridge Nursing and Rehab
05.2021 - 12.2022
LPN MDS
Consulate Health Care
10.2017 - 02.2021
Practical Nursing Program -
Southeastern College
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