Derenda Spann
Winnsboro,La.
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with over 33 years of experience in nursing and rehabilitation settings, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Committed to integrating medical and emotional support for a holistic approach to patient well-being in both facility and home care environments. Strong communication skills foster collaboration with doctors, colleagues, and patient families, promoting continuity of care and enhancing treatment outcomes. Reliability and punctuality exemplify a work ethic that consistently exceeds expectations, particularly in supporting patients with diverse needs, including those facing communication challenges.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medicare Coordinator/Management Nurse (PCC)
St. Joseph Continuing Care and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Perform entry annual admit, qtrly, significant change and discharge assessments for residents for state of Fla.
- Transmission of all assessments to state
- Schedule all assessments and alerts all staff nurses and all united departments for charting purposes.
- Schedule and in charge of care conferences with residents and families
- Responsible for all care plans and care plan updates
- Responsible for all medical recertifications
- High risk meetings ex: falls, behaviors, moods, weight loss, restraints
- Supervise RN's and staff nurses
- Responsible for all medical recertification of admissions, with ICD-10 coding
- Attend all management meetings
- Issue nonmc's from insurance companies to residents and families
- Print all necessary paperwork for resident and families decide to appeal nonmc
- Upload and send nonmc appeal paperwork to insurance companies
Medicare Coordinator/Management Nurse
West Monroe Guest House
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Perform entry annual admit, qtrly, significant change and discharge assessments for residents for state of Fla.
- Transmission of all assessments to state
- Schedule all assessments and alerts all staff nurses and all united departments for charting purposes.
- Schedule and in charge of care conferences with residents and families
- Responsible for all care plans and care plan updates
- Responsible for all medical recertifications
- High risk meetings ex: falls, behaviors, moods, weight loss, restraints
- Supervise RN's and staff nurses
- Responsible for all medical recertification of admissions, with ICD-10 coding
- Attend all management meetings
- Issue nonmc's from insurance companies to residents and families
- Print all necessary paperwork for resident and families decide to appeal nonmc
- Upload and send nonmc appeal paperwork to insurance companies
Medicare Coordinator/Management Nurse
Cherry Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Perform entry annual admit, qtrly, significant change and discharge assessments for residents for state of Fla.
- Transmission of all assessments to state
- Schedule all assessments and alerts all staff nurses and all united departments for charting purposes.
- Schedule and in charge of care conferences with residents and families
- Responsible for all care plans and care plan updates
- Responsible for all medical recertifications
- High risk meetings ex: falls, behaviors, moods, weight loss, restraints
- Supervise RN's and staff nurses
- Responsible for all medical recertification of admissions, with ICD-10 coding
- Attend all management meetings
ADON/LPN Case Manager
Avalon Place
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Perform entry annual admit, qtrly, significant change and discharge assessments for residents for state of Fla.
- Transmission of all assessments to state
- Schedule all assessments and alerts all staff nurses and all united departments for charting purposes.
- Schedule and in charge of care conferences with residents and families
- Responsible for all care plans and care plan updates
- Responsible for all medical recertifications
- High risk meetings ex: falls, behaviors, moods, weight loss, restraints
- Supervise RN's and staff nurses
- Responsible for all medical recertification of admissions, with ICD-10 coding
- Attend all management meetings
LPN Assessment Coordinator
Northeast LA Veterans Home
05.2011 - 11.2017
- Perform entry annual admit, qtrly, significant change and discharge assessments for residents for both state of Fla., and Veterans Affairs
- Transmission of all assessments to both state and VA
- Schedule all assessments and alerts all staff nurses and all united departments for charting purposes.
- Schedule and was in charge of care conferences with residents and families
- Responsible for all care plans and care plan updates
- Responsible for all medical recertifications
- High risk meetings ex: falls, behaviors, moods, weight loss, restraints
Clinical Care Coordinator
Plantation Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Assessment as Clinical Care Coordinator for 40-45 residents - Completing MDS Assessment for residents providing proper education regarding care.
- Devised care plans for each resident keeping current on daily basis of any changes in care (wounds, weights, diet changes, meds, restorative nursing therapy etc)
- Data entry of assessments and care plans.
- Worked closely with primary care providers for orders regarding residents care.
- Worked closely with therapists OT, PT, ST regarding residents care, had weekly meetings.
- Did daily billing census keeping up with skilled residents start of care, end of care, working closely with cooperate office.
- Wrote clarification orders, discharge orders, restorative nursing orders on daily basis.
- Devised staffing list for upcoming month part B Medicaid assessments, distributed copies to each department head.
- Each Monday had staffing assessments list for medicare skilled assessment due, distributed copies to department heads and other clinical care coordinators.
- Checked on the billing bills - lab, pharmacy for all skilled residents for month.
- Transmitted assessments to State weekly.
LPN
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Performed patient care for moderately, severely disabled residents, including:
- Medications
- Range of motion
- Tube feedings
- Wound care
- Obtaining and writing orders
- Ordering medications
- Charting
Office Manager
Tensas Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Position required high degree of self-motivation, organization, time management and accuracy.
- Supervised office staff
- Payroll
- Accounts payable
- Insurance billing
Office Manager
The Medical Specialties Clinic
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Supervised office staff
- Scheduling
- Insurance billing
- Collections
- Payroll
- Accounts payable
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Tallulah Technical College
Tallulah, La.01.1998
Skills
- Gastric tubes
- Catheterization
- Geriatric Basic Care
- Urinalysis/O, Clean Catch
- Rehabilitative support functions
- Restorative Nursing Functions
- Finger Sticks
- Wound Care
- Clinical Care Coordinator
- Care Plan Development
- Covid Testing
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, State of La.
- CPR, through American Heart Association
Timeline
Medicare Coordinator/Management Nurse (PCC)
St. Joseph Continuing Care and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 12.2025
Medicare Coordinator/Management Nurse
West Monroe Guest House
11.2021 - 02.2023
Medicare Coordinator/Management Nurse
Cherry Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
10.2020 - 11.2021
ADON/LPN Case Manager
Avalon Place
11.2017 - 10.2020
LPN Assessment Coordinator
Northeast LA Veterans Home
05.2011 - 11.2017
Clinical Care Coordinator
Plantation Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC
01.2002 - 01.2010
LPN
01.1999 - 01.2002
Office Manager
Tensas Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
Office Manager
The Medical Specialties Clinic
01.1989 - 01.1995
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Tallulah Technical College