Connie Nichols
Temple,TX
Summary
LVN with several years experience with MDS, Care Plans, LTCMI's, PASRR, QIPP, Quality Measures
Skilled healthcare professional prepared for coordinating and optimizing patient care processes. Proven ability to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Avir Healthcare
Temple, TX
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated comprehensive assessments to evaluate resident needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and ensure quality care delivery.
- Implemented regulatory compliance audits to maintain adherence to state and federal guidelines.
- Trained staff on MDS processes, improving accuracy in documentation and assessment procedures.
PRN MDS Coordinator
Touchstone
Killeen, TX
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans for patients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop tailored treatment strategies.
- Facilitated education sessions for staff on MDS processes, enhancing team understanding and efficiency.
- Reviewed and updated documentation procedures to improve accuracy of patient records and reporting.
- Worked part-time to assist with MDS and Care Plans
MDS Coordinator
Temple Living Center East
Temple, TX
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Developed educational materials for staff training on MDS updates and best practices in resident care planning.
PPS Coordinator
Creekside Terrace
Belton, TX
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
Regency Manor
07.2022 - 03.2023
MDS Coordinator
Waco Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
MDS Coordinator
Weston Inn
01.2021 - 11.2021
Regional Reimbursement Nurse
Creative Solution Healthcare
09.2019 - 12.2020
MDS Coordinator
Senior Care Centers
03.2016 - 09.2019
Director of Assisted Living
Garden Estates
01.2016 - 03.2016
Transitional Care Coordinator, Patient Care Coordinator
Guardian Home Health-Killeen, Texas
04.2015 - 12.2015
Intake Coordinator/QA
TexMed Home Health - Killeen, Texas
Killeen, TX
09.2008 - 03.2015
- Completed the referral/intake process including contact with patient/caregiver, obtained physician orders, discharge summaries and other pertinent information as needed. Entered or scanned all referral information into HCHB. Communicated the intake information to appropriate sources. Confirmed patient payer source and need for prior authorizations. Initiated F2F process and monitored for completeness and accuracy. Assisted with billing as needed. Also assisted with quality assurance program including QAPI activities/Home Health Compare report, and responsible for reviewing all charts requested for review.
Field nurse
TexMed Home Health - Killeen, Texas
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided in-home nursing assessments and treatments under the supervision of RN. Performed wound care management, teaching, and other skilled needs as needed.
Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Specialist
Diversicare Management Services - Brentwood, TN
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Provided oversight to multiple facilities in Texas region. Completed onsite reviews of the MDS, RUG forms, and therapy documentation to ensure residents are place in the correct/appropriate Resource Utilization Group (RUG) LEVEL. Conducted periodic offsite review of each health care facilities MDS for accurate coding, accurate assessment, timely completion and submission.
PPS/TILE Nurse
Trisun Healthcare
03.2003 - 06.2007
- Provided oversight to multiple facilities in Texas region to ensure Medicare/Medicaid compliance of PPS regulations. Provided teaching and auditing charts to maximize reimbursement. Texas Started as PPS/TILE nurse for facility in Temple, then later promoted to Regional Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Specialist. Audited charts to ensure Medicare/Medicaid compliance and provided education to maximize reimbursement.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Dumas Memorial School of Vocational Nursing
Dumas, Texas01.1978
High School Diploma - undefined
Dumas High School
Dumas, Texas01.1976
Skills
- Ability to work independently with little/no supervision
- Very dependable
- Fast learner
- Good Verbal and written skills
- Accurate and detailed
Certification
- LVN License #80606 CPR Certified
- RAC-CT
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Avir Healthcare
09.2025 - 12.2025
PRN MDS Coordinator
Touchstone
07.2025 - 09.2025
PPS Coordinator
Creekside Terrace
03.2023 - 01.2024
Regency Manor
07.2022 - 03.2023
MDS Coordinator
Waco Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
MDS Coordinator
Weston Inn
01.2021 - 11.2021
Regional Reimbursement Nurse
Creative Solution Healthcare
09.2019 - 12.2020
MDS Coordinator
Senior Care Centers
03.2016 - 09.2019
Director of Assisted Living
Garden Estates
01.2016 - 03.2016
Transitional Care Coordinator, Patient Care Coordinator
Guardian Home Health-Killeen, Texas
04.2015 - 12.2015
Field nurse
TexMed Home Health - Killeen, Texas
10.2008 - 01.2010
Intake Coordinator/QA
TexMed Home Health - Killeen, Texas
09.2008 - 03.2015
Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Specialist
Diversicare Management Services - Brentwood, TN
06.2007 - 04.2008
PPS/TILE Nurse
Trisun Healthcare
03.2003 - 06.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Dumas High School
MDS Coordinator
Temple Living Center East
Diploma - Nursing
Dumas Memorial School of Vocational Nursing