Brenda Chavarria

I work remotely as an MSD consultant for MDS Consultants. My job description includes, MDS management of skilled nursing facilities to ensure compliance with CMS and OBRA guidelines. I also complete MDS completion in facilities remotely nationwide.

• Verify prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
• Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
• Comply with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
• Complete minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
• 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.
• Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
• Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
• 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.
• 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.
• Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.

• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
• Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.

• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.