Provide assistance to long term care facilities to assist them with delivering the highest quality of care to the elderly population.
Discover, create, and distribute resources.
Attend trainings to stay up to date with state and federal regulation changes.
Provide assistance with building programs to promote a facility success including QAPI, fall management, survey readiness, infection control observations, etc.
Attend and provide information for CMS and stakeholders regarding current needs and assistance required in long term care facilities.
Collaborate with other agencies, including IDOH, INCA, NHSN, and many others.
MDS Coordinator
Harbor Health and Rehab
East Chicago, IN
09.2021 - 01.2024
Ensure timely scheduling and completion of MDS assessments in correlation with facility payment.
Review care plans routinely and update with changes.
Attend clinical meeting and review residents ADL score and overall clinical record to ensure all aspects are captured for reimbursement.
Work closely with BOM to ensure appropriate assessments and coverage with payor types.
Unit Manager/ADON
Brickyard Buffalo
Valparaiso, IN
07.2019 - 01.2024
Ensured complete and prompt reporting of incidents with follow-up as necessary to Administrator and Director of Nursing.
Ensured that significant changes in resident condition were communicated to the physician, family or responsible party.
Made daily rounds on unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards were met, that included monitoring of dining room during meal times.
Worked collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to review clinical records for completeness and accuracy as necessary.
Monitored, tracked, evaluated and reported infections for the unit.
Was a resource for nursing staff.
Began PRN prior to full time status then transferred back to PRN statu upon assuming role of MDS Coordinator.
Education
Practical Nurse Certificate -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lafayette, IN
07-2004
Accomplishments
Seeking employment that is team driven and allows me to utilize the skills I have gained through my years of experience as well as provide a learning environment