Ashley Niemann RN, BSN
Luling,TX
Summary
Dynamic MDS RN with a proven track record at Chisolm Trail Nursing & Rehab, excelling in care plan development and team coordination. Leveraging clinical judgment and compassion, I enhanced patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines and improving resource allocation for resident care.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS RN, BSN
Chisolm Trail Nursing & Rehab
12.2012 - Current
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Completed updates for Managed care residents.
- Issued NOMNCs as appropriate and assisted with discharge planning to include ordering DME and setting up home health.
MDS Coordinator PRN Remote
Caraday Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- 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.
LVN Floor Nurse
Magnolia Nursing & Rehab
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Medication administration to include oral, IM, subcutaneous, and IV medications.
LVN Floor Nurse
Luling Care Center
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX03-2019
LVN - Nursing
Victoria College
Gonzales, TX08-2012
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- Licensed RN
- Care plan development
- Care planning
- Case management
Timeline
MDS Coordinator PRN Remote
Caraday Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
Magnolia Nursing & Rehab
01.2017 - 06.2017
MDS RN, BSN
Chisolm Trail Nursing & Rehab
12.2012 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Luling Care Center
08.2012 - 12.2012
Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
LVN - Nursing
Victoria College
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