Chrissie Chaney
Washington Court House,OH
Summary
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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Signature HealthCARE LLC
Washington Court House, OH
06.2021 - Current
- Currently serving as MDS Coordinator for a 96-bed facility
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality assurance programs related to MDS completion.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- 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.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
- 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.
- Audited monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Compiled reports from various systems regarding utilization review outcomes and quality indicators as requested by management staff.
- Prepared annual reviews of all residents' medical records according to federal guidelines.
- Analyzed trends in data collected through the Minimum Data Set.
- Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Developed data management plans and reports, validation procedures and data entry processes.
- Compiled data to enter necessary information into appropriate databases.
- Followed standard operating procedures to perform quality control audits.
- Analyzed clinical data using statistical tools to identify informational trends.
- Processed clinical data by entering records of receipt, verification and entry of information.
- Tailored data management plans to specific projects to effectively reach deadlines.
- Increased productivity and efficiency by regularly reevaluating processes and technologies.
- Developed procedures for organizing and filing clinical data to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Adjusted data into necessary formats by using categorization and classification software.
- Implemented clinical system requirements, data release formats, delivery schedules and testing protocols to confer with end-users.
Quality Assurance Manager, Infection Prevention Nurse, Wound Care Certified, Unit Manager
WESTMORELAND PLACE
Chillicothe, OH
09.2015 - 06.2021
- MDS nurse in a 150 bed LTC nursing home as well as the QAPI supervisor and infection preventionist in a 5 star quality measure facility
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Court House Manor
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN
Hearth & Care
Greenfield , OH
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
Education
LPN -
Southern State Community College
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Infection Control Training
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
- Social Work
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Vital Signs
- Managed Care
- Dementia Care
- EMR Systems
- HIPAA
- ICD-10
- Patient Care
- Supervising Experience
- Medical Records
- ICD-9
- Home Care
- Management
- Medical Office Experience
- Auditing
- Medical Coding
- Anatomy Knowledge
- MDS nurse
- QAPI supervisor
- Infection preventionist
- Unit manager
- Floor nurse
- Delegation and Supervision
- Staff Training and Development
- Policy and procedure development
- Care Plan Development
- Staff Training
- Case management experience
- Assessment coding
- Billing review
- Research and data collection
- Project management experience
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Strategic planning abilities
- Audit preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Professionalism
- Communication
Certification
- Wound Care Certified for 5+ years
- LPN
- CMAC Certified
- QAPI Certification
- Infection Prevention Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Signature HealthCARE LLC
06.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager, Infection Prevention Nurse, Wound Care Certified, Unit Manager
WESTMORELAND PLACE
09.2015 - 06.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Court House Manor
07.2013 - 09.2015
LPN
Hearth & Care
03.2011 - 07.2013
LPN -
Southern State Community College
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