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GINA CABUNO

Struthers,OH

Summary

Knowledgeable with deep understanding of compliance and assessment processes in healthcare settings. Successfully coordinated interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate patient assessments and care plans. Demonstrated proficiency in clinical documentation and regulatory standards, showcasing strong analytical and organizational skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

MDS Coordinator

Aventura at Assumption Village
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
  • Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.

MDS Coordinator

Country Club Rehabilitation Campus
10.2022 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated comprehensive assessments for resident care plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Led interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate communication and enhance quality of care strategies.
  • Reviewed and updated Minimum Data Set (MDS) submissions to maintain accuracy and compliance with state guidelines.

MDS COORDINATOR

Continuing Healthcare
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Generated data queries, based on validation checks and errors and omissions identified during data entry, to resolve identified problems.
  • Tracked flow of work forms in-house or through electronic transfers.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional associations to maintain awareness of current database technology and best practices.
  • Analyzed clinical data using appropriate statistical tools.
  • Processed clinical data through receipt, entry, verification and filing of information.
  • Monitored work productivity and quality to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
  • Supervised work of data management project staff.
  • Performed quality control audits to ensure accuracy, completeness and proper usage of clinical systems and data.
  • Evaluated processes and technologies and suggested revisions to increase productivity.
  • Prepared appropriate formatting to data sets as requested.
  • Trained staff on technical procedures or software program usage.

Program Nurse

Country Club
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
  • Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
  • Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions.
  • Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.

Charge Nurse

Austintown Healthcare
10.2013 - 10.2019
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications to patients.
  • Administered medications to patients per physician's orders.
  • Recorded vital signs to note changes and pursue more-specific investigations.
  • Established personal rapport with patients and families to provide comfort throughout treatments and therapeutic interventions.
  • Noted patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Assisted in making nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and competency of staff.
  • Served as role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction.
  • Supervised safe and effective use of equipment involved in direct patient care.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  • Engaged in research activities related to nursing.
  • Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
  • Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
  • Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Choffin Career And Technical College
Youngstown, Ohio
08.2013

Skills

  • MDS 30
  • PDPM
  • Case Mix
  • Quality Measures
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Interdisciplinary Meetings
  • Reimbursement Management
  • EMR Systems
  • Answering Questions
  • Pointclickcare
  • ICD-10 Coding

Timeline

MDS Coordinator

Aventura at Assumption Village
04.2024 - Current

MDS Coordinator

Country Club Rehabilitation Campus
10.2022 - 04.2024

MDS COORDINATOR

Continuing Healthcare
10.2020 - 10.2022

Program Nurse

Country Club
10.2018 - 10.2020

Charge Nurse

Austintown Healthcare
10.2013 - 10.2019

LPN - Nursing

Choffin Career And Technical College