DEBORAH MERROW RN BSN RAC-CT
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Seasoned MDS coordinator with more than 10 years of experience with strong understanding of the RAI Process / MDS /ICD 10 CODING / PDPM /QM / CMS and its regulatory requirements .
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD MDS COORDINATOR
BRADENTON HEALTH CARE
2022.10 - 2024.01
LEAD MDS COORDINATOR
THE ACTORS FUND HOME OF AMERICA
2021.10 - 2022.10
LEAD MDS NURSE CASE MANAGER
ATLAS HEALTH CARE CENTER @ MAYWOOD
2021.05 - 2021.10
MDS NURSE CASE MANAGER
Spring Hills Post Acute Care Park Ridge
2019.05 - 2021.05
MDS Coordinator
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
2011.04 - 2019.04
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Association of Post Acute Care Nursing
RAC CertifiedSkills
- Encodes MDS in electronic format in accordance with RAI guidelines.
- Leading Utilization Review meetings to ensure accurate coverage under Medicare program and insurance companies.
- Staying up to date by participating in CMS-offered educational webinars and conference calls.
- Ensuring robust Triple Check process is occurring at least monthly.
- Lead weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Assess /Review / analyze electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Teaching and training staff members on documenting ADL care, daily nursing care, behaviors, etc.
- Maximizing reimbursement by capturing accurate PDPM care levels .criteria
- Organizing and participating in care plans and family meetings
Timeline
LEAD MDS COORDINATOR
BRADENTON HEALTH CARE
2022.10 - 2024.01
LEAD MDS COORDINATOR
THE ACTORS FUND HOME OF AMERICA
2021.10 - 2022.10
LEAD MDS NURSE CASE MANAGER
ATLAS HEALTH CARE CENTER @ MAYWOOD
2021.05 - 2021.10
MDS NURSE CASE MANAGER
Spring Hills Post Acute Care Park Ridge
2019.05 - 2021.05
MDS Coordinator
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
2011.04 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Association of Post Acute Care Nursing
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