Gwendolyn Stewart
Pittsburg
Summary
Accomplished MDS Coordinator and LVN Treatment Nurse with a proven track record at Capstone of Hughes Springs, enhancing patient care quality through meticulous MDS assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in HIPAA compliance and staff training, I significantly improved resident outcomes and maintained stringent regulatory compliance. My commitment to continuous learning and clinical documentation accuracy drives excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Capstone of Hughes Springs
10.2017 - Current
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
LVN Treatment Nurse and ADON
Pittsburg Nursing Center
09.2007 - 09.2016
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Served as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication about treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05-2025
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Medical record management
- Research and data collection
- Staff training and development
- Care planning
- Continuous learning commitment
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Wound Care Certification
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Capstone of Hughes Springs
10.2017 - Current
LVN Treatment Nurse and ADON
Pittsburg Nursing Center
09.2007 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Texas Community College
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