Bharati Patel
Reno,NV
Summary
As a perdiem MDS Coordinator I am responsible for the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Comprehensive Resident Assessment Instrument of the facility residents
• I am a vital part of our clinical team
• I help evaluating and managing cares, as well as maintaining accurate medical records and coding procedures in order to ensure proper reimbursement
• In addition to data sets I am also be an intricate part of advocating for residents' rights and quality care
• I assist in Coordinating the completion of the minimum data set assessment (MDS) and Care Area Assessment (CAAS)
• I ensure that care plans accurately reflect the cares and clinical monitoring provided
• I monitor regulatory compliance for completion of MDS/RAI process
• I inform IDT members of validation errors as appropriate
• I stay abreast to changing MDS/RAI process regulations
• I am clinically competent to utilize the nursing process to perform physical and cognitive assessments of residents
•I help establish and maintain optimum rapport with staff, residents, family members and regulatory agencies
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Wingfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring [Number] day books.
- 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.
MDS Coordinator/Director of MDS Services
Sierra Ridge Health And Wellness
05.2018 - 10.2022
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
MDS Coordinator
Health And Wellness Center
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Successfully complete MDS assessments.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
Staff Nurse
Lakeside Health And Wellness
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Social Committe
Owner’s Association
01.2006 - 06.2014
- Involved in successfully hosting Annual Picnics
- Communicate with Vendors, Board members , Home
- Owners & Chicago Fire Department
- Design Picnics Fliers, Ongoing volunteering in School, Room Mom two years
- Teaching Heart Unit to the Junior Kindergarten
- Students, Art Liaison for K.G
- Thru 8th Grade
School Nurse
Avery Coonely School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Communicate with teachers, parents and children’s
- Primary care Physicians as needed, Assess and
- Administer nursing care to sick student and determine the care plan
- Do the necessary paper and
- Computer based charting
- Administer ongoing medications to the student with proper documentations
Staff Nurse
NorthWestern Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2003
- On 16 East Fienberg Pavilion and New Born Metabolic Screening
- Primary patient care to Med-Surg,Ortho,Neuro,
- Plastic Surgery, Pre and Post-Surgical,Blood Transfusion,
- Chemo Therapy receiving patients
- Collaborating with
- Various Health care teams, Physicians and family
- Using
- Primes and Powerchart Patient care system to track
- Laboratory and radiology reports and updating patient data
- Occasionally performing charge nurse duties
Staff Nurse
St. Bernard Hospital
07.1997 - 12.1998
- On med-Surg and Pediatric Floor
- Routinely rotating to Post-Partum, Nursery, ER and Psych unit
- Involved in quality analysis and discharge planning for
- Med-Surg and Pediatric Patients
Evening Manager
Amaco Service Station
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Communication and Customs Care with Vendors,
- Staff and customers
- Ordering supplies and closing
- Cash registers.
Student Nurse
Hospitals, North
01.1994 - 01.1996
Economy Class Lead Purser, Flight Attendant
Cathy Pacific Airways
01.1988 - 01.1990
Education
BSN -
UIC
Associate - Nursing
TRUMAN COLLEGE
B.A. - Economics
Elphinstone College
M.A - Economics
University of Mumbai
CERTIFICATION Pediatrics Advance Life Support ( PALS - undefined
AND LICENSURE Advance Critical Life Support ( ACLS - undefined
Basic EKG interpretation - undefined
Various in- house hospital in-services Certification by MED/ED - undefined
Con
Fundamentals of IV Therapy - undefined
2014
Skills
- Health Needs Education
- EMR Systems
- IV Administration
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Disease Processes
- Interdisciplinary Meetings
- Healthcare Regulations
- Healthcare Terminology
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Pointclickcare HER
- ICD-10 Coding
- Operational Procedures
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Admission
- Assessing Residents
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Wingfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - Current
MDS Coordinator/Director of MDS Services
Sierra Ridge Health And Wellness
05.2018 - 10.2022
MDS Coordinator
Health And Wellness Center
05.2017 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse
Lakeside Health And Wellness
01.2015 - 05.2017
School Nurse
Avery Coonely School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Social Committe
Owner’s Association
01.2006 - 06.2014
Staff Nurse
NorthWestern Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2003
Staff Nurse
St. Bernard Hospital
07.1997 - 12.1998
Student Nurse
Hospitals, North
01.1994 - 01.1996
Evening Manager
Amaco Service Station
01.1992 - 01.1997
Economy Class Lead Purser, Flight Attendant
Cathy Pacific Airways
01.1988 - 01.1990
BSN -
UIC
Associate - Nursing
TRUMAN COLLEGE
B.A. - Economics
Elphinstone College
M.A - Economics
University of Mumbai
CERTIFICATION Pediatrics Advance Life Support ( PALS - undefined
AND LICENSURE Advance Critical Life Support ( ACLS - undefined
Basic EKG interpretation - undefined
Various in- house hospital in-services Certification by MED/ED - undefined
Con
Fundamentals of IV Therapy - undefined
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