Jessica Baker

• Conducted comprehensive assessments for resident care plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective care coordination.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives that optimized documentation processes and improved accuracy of MDS submissions.
• Mentored junior nursing staff on MDS regulations and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Analyzed data trends from resident assessments to identify opportunities for clinical enhancements and resource allocation.
• Facilitated family conferences to discuss care plans, enhancing communication and satisfaction among residents and their families.
• Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
• Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
• Contributed to positive patient outcomes by identifying areas for improvement in care plans based on MDS data analysis.
• Mentored new MDS nurses, providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into their role.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
• Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.

Managing of status post surgical procedures

Monitor medication administration

Patient care

Case management for 60 day review and recertification

Patient education

Development and management of plan of care

• Floor nurse for variety of nursing and initiated programs for resident care.
• Motivated and ambitious with great nursing experience in several areas.
• Prior authorization for admission approval and insurance updates.
• ICD 10 coding
• Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
• Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
• Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
• Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
• Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
• Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 100 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 25 employees across more than 2 departments.
• Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Performed ongoing assessments to stay in compliance with CMS guidelines.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management.
• Development and managing of plan of care. Collaborated with disciplinary team in regards to proper coding, RUG scores and discharge planning.
• Updates to insurance for skilled stays
• Completion of MDS per CMS guidelines. Attend patient care plan meetings

Assisting physicisn wiht patient care

Monitoring, transcribing and requesting physician orders

Patient education

Patient care

Wound treatments and doucmentation

Plan of care development and management

MDS coding

Insurance precert for procedures