Dawn Britton
Dyersville,IA
Summary
Dedicated MDS Coordinator with over 8 years of experience in clinical settings. Expertise in policy development and interdisciplinary collaboration, driving compliance and improving patient care quality through precise assessments and tailored care plans.
I have been interim director since November 2025.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
Dyersville, IA
07.2014 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive assessments for residents, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care and enhance service delivery.
- Trained staff on MDS documentation standards, improving accuracy and compliance with federal guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff and administration regarding resident care strategies and outcomes.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
Home Daycare Owner
Dawn's DayCare
Dyersville, IA
03.2007 - 07.2012
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum to enhance child learning and development.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and licensing requirements.
- Established strong relationships with parents to foster trust and communication regarding child progress.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, creating a secure environment for children.
- Organized engaging activities that promoted social skills, creativity, and cognitive growth among children.
- Established a consistent daily routine that balanced structured activities with free play time for optimal child development.
Department Manager
Walmart
Dubuque, IA
11.1996 - 03.2006
- Led department operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Managed inventory control processes, minimizing stock discrepancies and optimizing replenishment strategies.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly.
- Mentored staff, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional development within the team.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA05-2016
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Delegation and supervision
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Policy and procedure development
- Patient advocacy
- Medical record management
- Research and data collection
Certification
- Resident assessment coordinator
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
Home Daycare Owner
Dawn's DayCare
03.2007 - 07.2012
Department Manager
Walmart
11.1996 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University