Glennda Nelson
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse of 40 plus years who has spent the majority of her career in Long Term Care. I am looking to expand my
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator
The Vi At Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch, CO
04.2018 - Current
- RAIC in an 35 bed unit with an average of 8-10 skilled residents.
- Ensure staff is trained on accurate documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for skilled services.
- Maintain an accurate MDS schedule and transmission compliance.
- Attend care conferences to assist in appropriate discharge planning.
- Work closely with 2 other Nurse Managers and well as front line staff of Licensed nursing staff to create a team environment. This includes taking whole house on-call.
- Developed an active restorative program.
- Supervision of licensed staff including Assisted Living and Memory Support Assisted Living.
- On-going education of the PDPM process effective October 2019
Lead RN MDS Coordinator
Brookdale Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village, CO
10.2015 - 04.2018
- RAIC in an 80 bed unit with an average of 25 skilled residents
- Supervise an Assistant RAI
- Ensure staff is trained on accurate documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for skilled services
- Maintain an accurate MDS schedule and transmission compliance
- Attend care conferences to assist in appropriate discharge planning
- Work closely with 5 other Nurse Managers and well as front line staff of Licensed nursing satff to create a team environment. This includes taking whole house on-call
Lead RN MDS Coordinato
Life Care Center of Stonegate
Parker, CO
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed the RAI process in a busy skilled nursing facility of both Medicare A and Insurance residents
- Supervised the RAI Assistant to maintain current assessments and transmissions
- Interviewed patients and families to obtain medical information and history to provide an accurate MDS data
- Coordinated the weekly Medicare meeting with other member of the interdisciplinary team to provide the best individualized patient care
- Worked closely with the staff to teach accurate MDS coding with emphasis on ADL's to provide the highest reimbursement for skilled services
Interim Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing
Life Care Center of Littleton
Littleton, CO
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Worked very closely with Physician's and Nurse Practitioner's
- Lead the team thru Annual State Survey and complaint survey's
- Interviewed and hired licensed nursing staff
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
- Supervised ancillary staff of 10 on-call nurses
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
RN MDS Lead Coordinator
Life Care Center of Littleton
Littleton, CO
06.2006 - 10.2013
- Maintaining a strong level of professionalism as a MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing setting
- Managing the OBRA/PPS assessment protocols including care planning,scheduling.Medicare/RUG's review and submitting to CMS
- Maintaining scheduling for 30+ Medicare A and Insurance patients
- Additional expertise includes acting as a nurse manager for other staff including RN's,LPN' and CNA's
- Licenses Active Registered Nurse State of Colorado -Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification -Current Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) Coordinate the RAI process with the members of the MDS team
- Carry PPS and OBRA case load including care planning. Coordinate the weekly Medicare A and daily PPS meeting. Manage Medicare A and Insurance case load. Coordinate and manage MDS 3.0 scheduling. Submit to CMS. Act as a RN supervisor with in the facility for supervision of other staff including at times whole house supervision,
MDS Coordinator
Heritage Club at Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village, CO
02.2003 - 06.2006
- Coordinate the RAI process in a SNF that averages 30 Medicare A and Insurance patients.
- Schedule care conferences,submit to CMS,coordinate and schedule the LTC resident RAI process.
- Coordinate the weekly Medicare meeting and RUGS meeting Act as a nurse manager in the facility for supervision of staff including other RN's,LPN's and CNA's.
Patient Care Manager
VistaCare Hospice
Denver, CO
11.2001 - 02.2003
- Supervise RN Case Managers and CNA's to optimize the care of hospice patients.
- Assess eligibility of prospective hospice patients and educate patients and families.
- about the hospice benefit Conduct hospice introductory presentations to LTC facilities.
MDS Coordinator and Weekend Supervisor
Georgian Bloomfield
Bloomfield Hills, MI
07.1996 - 11.1998
- Perform MDS assessments as assigned.
- Whole house weekend supervisor.
Hospice Team Supervisor
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.1995 - 05.1996
- Provide RN supervision for patient requiring continuous care, perform admit and nursing.
- assessments.
MDS Care Plan Coordinator/Staff Weekend Supervisor
Colonial Palms West Nursing Home
Pompano Beach, FL
04.1993 - 03.1995
- Perform MDS assessments and formulate care plans.
- Weekend supervision of floor staff including RN's, LPN's and CNA's.
Weekend Staff RN
Park Summit Health Care Center
Coral Springs, FL
09.1992 - 04.1993
Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Arbor Hill Living Center
Rochester, NY
09.1991 - 06.1992
- 12 hours.
Charge Nurse
The Brightonian Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
01.1991 - 08.1991
Staff Nurse
Middlesex Convalescent Center
Middletown, CT
09.1989 - 01.1991
RN Charge Nurse
Nightengale West Nursing Home
Westland, MI
12.1987 - 08.1989
RN MED coordinator
The VI At Highlands RAnch
Highlands Ranch, CO
04.2018 - Current
Education
RN Diploma Graduate - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Sioux City, IA, USA1984
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient/family focused
- Patient and family advocacy
- Promotes positive behavior
- High level of autonomy
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Problem resolution capability
- Independent judgment and decision making
References
Colleen Meridith R.N.
720 839 5338
Tina Hulsey R.N.
720 468 1475
Meghan Ware L.P.N.
720 297 5516
John Connell Attorney
303 489 4300
Timeline
RN Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator
The Vi At Highlands Ranch
04.2018 - Current
RN MED coordinator
The VI At Highlands RAnch
04.2018 - Current
Lead RN MDS Coordinator
Brookdale Greenwood Village
10.2015 - 04.2018
Lead RN MDS Coordinato
Life Care Center of Stonegate
02.2015 - 10.2015
Interim Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing
Life Care Center of Littleton
08.2013 - 12.2014
RN MDS Lead Coordinator
Life Care Center of Littleton
06.2006 - 10.2013
MDS Coordinator
Heritage Club at Greenwood Village
02.2003 - 06.2006
Patient Care Manager
VistaCare Hospice
11.2001 - 02.2003
MDS Coordinator and Weekend Supervisor
Georgian Bloomfield
07.1996 - 11.1998
Hospice Team Supervisor
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
04.1995 - 05.1996
MDS Care Plan Coordinator/Staff Weekend Supervisor
Colonial Palms West Nursing Home
04.1993 - 03.1995
Weekend Staff RN
Park Summit Health Care Center
09.1992 - 04.1993
Weekend Nursing Supervisor
Arbor Hill Living Center
09.1991 - 06.1992
Charge Nurse
The Brightonian Nursing Home
01.1991 - 08.1991
Staff Nurse
Middlesex Convalescent Center
09.1989 - 01.1991
RN Charge Nurse
Nightengale West Nursing Home
12.1987 - 08.1989
RN Diploma Graduate - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing