KATHIA SCARLETT
Tampa,FL
Summary
Clinical professional specializing in MDS assessment review, RAI compliance, Medicare reimbursement, and care coordination. Deliver timely, accurate assessments through structured interdisciplinary workflows. Support quality improvement by standardizing review processes and strengthening documentation integrity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Reimbursement Director
Carrollwood Care Center
Tampa, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Monitored compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI guidelines, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Reviewed MDS assessments to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, enhancing care quality.
- Evaluated quality measures in order to identify areas for improvement
- Evaluated PASRRs to ensure accurate documentation and compliance.
- Processed and submitted Level II PASRR documentation for review.
- Managed timing of MDS assessments to support timely completion.
- Coordinated discharge planning with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop and carry out resident plan of care.
- Led care plan meetings with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained and updated care plans to support quality care.
- Communicated care needs with utilization review nurses.
- Provided education and support to residents and families.
- Delivered ongoing staff education on MDS processes.
MDS Coordinator
University Village Nursing Center
Tampa, FL
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Executed MDS assessments with precision and within required timelines.
- Coordinated communication among nurses and therapists to collect essential assessment information.
- Developed individualized care plans to improve resident well-being and quality of life.
- Ensure effective communication among staff to promote collaborative care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey Colleger of Nursing
Tampa, FL06-2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nurse
Erwin Technical School
Tampa, FL10-2004
Skills
- MDS assessment review
- RAI compliance
- Medicare reimbursement
- PASRR review
- Care plan management
- Long term care
- PCC proficient
Certification
- Registered Nurse
CPR certified
Timeline
Clinical Reimbursement Director
Carrollwood Care Center
08.2016 - Current
MDS Coordinator
University Village Nursing Center
10.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey Colleger of Nursing
Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nurse
Erwin Technical School