JENNIFER WELLS
Fredericktown,OH
Summary
Over the past 20+ years I have held various positions in long term care and pediatric home care settings. I have also served as guardian ad litem, making health care decisions for individuals who are unable to make them and participate as a part of the interdisciplinary team. I have experience as a unit manager as well as MDS coordinator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, MDS COORDINATOR
Lexington Court Care Center
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted culture of safety and compliance, conducting regular audits of MDS documentation and care practices.
- Implemented quality improvement projects, identifying areas for enhancement in resident care and MDS process accuracy.
- 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.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- 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.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Conducted training sessions for nursing staff on MDS processes, elevating quality of documentation and care planning.
Unit Manager, LPN
Ohio Eastern Star Home
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Caring for elderly patients in a facility setting. Supervising staff and assisting with scheduling.
Guardian Ad Litem
Self Employed
04.2014 - 11.2023
- Making medical decisions for individuals unable to make them. Participating as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Education
LPN-RN transition Program
Knox Technical Center
12.2024
LPN program
Knox County Career Center
09.2003
College Prep
Mt. Vernon High School
08.1999
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care plan development
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff supervision
- RAI scheduling and assessments
Timeline
RN, MDS COORDINATOR
Lexington Court Care Center
11.2024 - Current
Unit Manager, LPN
Ohio Eastern Star Home
12.2021 - 12.2024
Guardian Ad Litem
Self Employed
04.2014 - 11.2023
LPN program
Knox County Career Center
College Prep
Mt. Vernon High School
LPN-RN transition Program
Knox Technical Center