Carolyn Darmstaetter
Kearney,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Seasoned MDS Coordinator with comprehensive experience in long-term healthcare settings. Possess strong skills in conducting resident assessments and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, optimize patient care plans, and improve overall facility efficiency. Have made significant contributions in improving communication between departments, enhancing accuracy of documentation, and streamlining reporting processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, MDS Coordinator
Valley Manor and Rehabilitation Center
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
12.2016 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Developed procedures for organizing and filing clinical data to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Compiled reports from various systems regarding utilization review outcomes and quality indicators as requested by management staff.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Audited monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Analyzed trends in data collected through the Minimum Data Set.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Compiled data to enter necessary information into appropriate databases.
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality assurance programs related to MDS completion.
- Increased productivity and efficiency by regularly reevaluating processes and technologies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Prepared annual reviews of all residents' medical records according to federal guidelines.
- Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Analyzed clinical data using statistical tools to identify informational trends.
- Followed standard operating procedures to perform quality control audits.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Education
Associates - Registered Nurse
National American University
Kansas City, MO05-2012
Skills
- Geriatric care
- Quality improvement
- Managing deadlines
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Direct patient care
- Long-term care
- Patient monitoring
- Personal care needs
- Medication administration
- Indirect patient care
- Hospice care
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Diabetes management
- Infectious disease control
- Discharge coordination
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing informatics
Timeline
RN, MDS Coordinator
Valley Manor and Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - Current
Associates - Registered Nurse
National American University
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