Jacie Talley

• Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
• Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
• Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
• Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
• Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.

• Responsible for conducting and coordinating the development and completion of resident MDS assessments, in accordance with the requirements of State, Federal and company guidelines
• Assess patients charts, collect data and communicate with health care team members to create applicable individual care plans for each resident and update care plans as needed through out their stay
• Monitor case mix index (CMI) scores and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), looking for potential risk and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement and Medicare Reimbursement.
• Analyzed trends in data collected through the Minimum Data Set.
• Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
• Facilitates accurate determination of the assessment reference date that accurately reflects the patients care needs and captures all resources utilized to ensure appropriate payment by Medicare/Medicaid and insurance programs
• Code and sequence appropriate diagnosis coding for residents
• Review and follow up with staff when necessary to assure compliance to standards of documentation
• Complete LTCMI timely on TMHP portal and communicates with business office manager as needed
• Participates in multiple committees including interdisciplinary care plan team, policy advisory and Quality assessment and assurance. provide reports and assessment updates as needed
• Developed and adapted individualized care plans according to patient recovery goals

Worked under the Director of Nursing. Assisted the Director of Nursing of carrying out given task or areas of supervision in the Director's absence. Checked residents records and reports. Assisted in investigation of unusual occurrence. Ensured that all resident rights are protected.

• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
• Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision

• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
• Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and Physician and Family members as applicable
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
• Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding