ERIN ROSS GUSTAFSON RN
Bay City
Summary
Skilled healthcare professional prepared for coordinating and optimizing patient care processes. Proven ability to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Wellspring Lutheran Services
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Collaborated closely with therapy department to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents' needs.
- 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.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
Public Health Nurse I - CSHCS
Saginaw County Health Department
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Help parents of critically and chronically ill children find community resources.
- Research community resources and keep up-to-date log of what's available.
- Provide care coordination and case management services.
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Supported hundreds of parents with children living with chronic illnesses by providing self-management education and connecting them with appropriate resources.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Vatica Health
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Created detailed patient medical records.
- Researched and gathered information from multiple sources and consolidated that information into one comprehensive and detailed view.
- Used clinical judgment and data to reconcile conflicting information from various sources.
Registered Nurse
Saginaw Valley Endoscopy Center
04.2007 - 04.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from endoscopic procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Perform managerial functions in absence of Nurse Manager.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Davenport University
Midland, MI01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12-1997
Skills
- Continuous learning commitment
- Research and data collection
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Care plan development
- Assessment coding
- MDS software familiarity
Certification
Registered Nurse License, Michigan, 4704274983, Current
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Wellspring Lutheran Services
07.2023 - Current
Public Health Nurse I - CSHCS
Saginaw County Health Department
12.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Vatica Health
04.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Saginaw Valley Endoscopy Center
04.2007 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse License, Michigan, 4704274983, Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Davenport University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Central Michigan University
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