Dawn Akins Brock

Summary

Experienced LPN Charge Nurse with a strong background in coordinating comprehensive patient assessments and developing care plans that align with regulatory standards. Managed interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration, resulting in optimized patient care strategies. Conducted staff training on MDS protocols, improving documentation accuracy and care delivery. Implemented quality assurance processes for MDS documentation, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while minimizing errors.

Overview

years of professional experience

1990

years of post-secondary education

Certification

Work History

LPN MDS Coordinator

Albertville Rehab Select

Albertville, AL

02.2023 - 10.2025

Coordinated comprehensive patient assessments and care plans, enhancing compliance with regulatory standards and improving patient outcomes.
Managed interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to optimize patient care strategies.
Conducted staff training sessions on MDS protocols, resulting in improved accuracy in documentation and enhanced care delivery.
Implemented quality assurance processes for MDS documentation, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations while reducing errors.
Reviewed and analyzed patient data for MDS submissions, facilitating timely reimbursement and supporting the facility's financial health.
Assisted in the development of individualized patient care plans, promoting holistic approaches to health and wellness across the facility.
Collaborated with nursing staff to address care challenges, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes patient safety and satisfaction.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Prepared comprehensive insurance audits by meticulously reviewing documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational integrity.

LPN MDS Cordinator

Cherokee Healthcare

Centre, Alabama

05.2019 - 02.2023

Coordinated comprehensive patient assessments to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards, enhancing care quality.
Led interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans, fostering collaboration and improving communication among healthcare staff.
Streamlined the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process to enhance efficiency in patient assessments, contributing to improved care delivery.

LPN Charge Nurse MDS Coordinator

Albertville Heal

08.2014 - 05.2019

Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, AL

08.2008 - 07.2010

Nicholas County High School

Summerville , Wv

Skills

Patient assessments
Care planning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
MDS documentation
Lpn charge nurse
Quality assurance
Clinical documentation
Electronic health records
Care coordination
Medication safety

Insurance audits
Compliance standards
Patient monitoring
Care strategy development
Team leadership
Direct patient care
HIPAA compliance
Patient care
Counting narcotics
Vital signs monitoring