Years of Professional Experience
Dacotah Johnston, RN
Registered Nurse
Arden,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience in acute hospital-based facilities, Long Term Care facilities, and corporate settings. Focused on maximizing clinical resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability while promoting exceptional quality of care to patients. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents
Overview
13
13
3
3
Certifications
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Corporate Director of Clinical Reimbursement
CARE Group
NC
06.2023 - Current
- Oversight of the MDS department, processes, and reimbursement for all seven of the skilled nursing facilities within the company in collaboration with the corporate team, facility Administrators, MDS coordinators and Directors of Nursing to ensure excellent survey outcomes and exceptional quality of care
- Provide support, education, and training to MDS Coordinator’s on all aspects of the RAI process, PDPM and case mix reimbursement as well as case management and care planning
- Review and analyze case mix and Medicare data for the region to maximize reimbursement and ensure appropriate billing
- Review, update, and develop company policies in adherence to state regulations and guidelines.
North Carolina Medication Aide Instructor
10.2022 - Current
- Develop engaging classes and various activities to educate and prepare Certified Nursing Assistants to take the NC Medication Aide Certification exam
- Oversight of classroom instruction, lab practice, skills assessments and supervision of medication aide continuing education students
- Provide assigned course instruction to students through various teaching methods within the structured training guidelines mandated by the Division of Health Services Regulations (DHSR) Medication Aide Registry
- Maintenance of accurate records of attendance, grades, skills check offs, and student performance in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Director of Nursing
The North Carolina Veterans Home
Black Mountain, NC
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Coordination, management, and evaluation of all aspects of nursing care and services provided to our residents
- Ensure quality of care is consistent with company and regulatory standards
- Perform routine resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care
- Maintain administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care, medications, and treatments
- Ensure employee performance meets or exceeds expectations
- Coordinate staff development programs
- Evaluate current and potential residents to ensure the facility can provide an appropriate level of care
- Manage clinical aspects of state and/or federal government survey processes.
Director of Nursing
The Oaks at Sweeten Creek
Arden, NC
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Coordination, management, and evaluation of all aspects of nursing care and services provided to our residents
- Ensure quality of care is consistent with company and regulatory standards
- Perform routine resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care
- Maintain administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care, medications, and treatments
- Ensure employee performance meets or exceeds expectations
- Coordinate staff development programs
- Evaluate current and potential residents to ensure the facility can provide appropriate level of care
- Manage clinical aspects of state and/or federal government survey processes.
Regional Case Mix/MDS Consultant
Consulate Healthcare
North Carolina
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversight of the MDS department and processes for eight skilled nursing facilities with focus on collaboration with Regional and facility Administrators, MDS coordinators and Directors of Nursing to ensure excellent survey outcomes and exceptional quality of care
- Provide support, education, and training to MDS Coordinator’s on RAI process, PDPM and case mix reimbursement as well as case management
- Review and analyze case mix and Medicare data for the region to maximize reimbursement and ensure appropriate billing.
RN, MDS Coordinator, Transitional Care Manager
The Oaks at Sweeten Creek
Arden, NC
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Coordination and oversight of resident MDS assessments in accordance with Federal and RAI guidelines for timely submissions to CMS
- Skilled patient case management and oversite of resource utilization and care
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of skilled needs for appropriate reimbursement purposes
- CMI, Medicare and Quality Measure optimization
- Nursing staff education on proper documentation
- Communication/collaboration with multiple managed care/insurance companies for continued stay reviews
- Issuance of NOMNC’s and Advanced Beneficiary Notices to patients and or patient representatives as appropriate
- Collaborate with Business Office Manager, Executive Director, and Director of Rehab to ensure accurate census and payment of managed care and Medicare patients
- Schedule and facilitate care plan meetings with IDT, patients, and families.
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Asheville, NC
06.2011 - 01.2018
- Bedside care for acute pre- and post-surgical orthopedic and spine patients.
- Patient admission and discharge processes and education.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
RN, Unit Manager
The Oaks at Sweeten Creek
Arden, NC
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Oversight, management, and delegation of daily assignments to clinical nursing staff.
- Management, coordination, and prioritization of resident care.
- Communication and collaboration with the IDT, physicians, and nurse practitioners.
- Order processing, lab collection, daily audits, and maintenance of resident immunization logs.
- Patient admission and discharge processes and education.
- In-service training for nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 01.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC 2009 - 2011
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Department leadership and management
- Ability to work autonomously and efficiently toward goals and deadlines
- Time management and organization
- Resolute team player with exceptional work ethic
- Compliance Oversight
- Thorough knowledge of Medicare guidelines, PDPM and managed care processes
- ICD-10 Coding and prioritization
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Utilization Management
Certification
2024 - BCLS, American Heart Association
2022 - Certified Medication Aide Instructor, NC #89378
2022 - NC SPICE Certification (Statewide Program for Infection Control & Epidemiology)
2018 - CMAC (Certified MDS Assessment Coordinator
2011 - Registered Nurse (RN) NC License #245953, Unencumbered
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
01.2024 - Current
Corporate Director of Clinical Reimbursement
CARE Group
06.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
The North Carolina Veterans Home
02.2023 - 06.2023
North Carolina Medication Aide Instructor
10.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
The Oaks at Sweeten Creek
11.2021 - 02.2023
Regional Case Mix/MDS Consultant
Consulate Healthcare
01.2021 - 11.2021
RN, MDS Coordinator, Transitional Care Manager
The Oaks at Sweeten Creek
01.2015 - 01.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 01.2018
RN, Unit Manager
The Oaks at Sweeten Creek
05.2011 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
2009 - 2011
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