KATHRYN COOK
Gretna,VA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 33 years of varied experiences across the Post Acute Care settings. Successful in MDS coordinator team management and providing fast and accurate assessments while working calmly under pressure. Extremely knowledgeable in Medicare, Managed Care, and Medicaid as well as PDPM.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN MDS Coordinator
Celtic Consulting/ Saint Andrews Village
Boothbay Harbor, ME
05.2023 - Current
- MDS Consultant and Coordinator for this 60 bed skilled/long term care/ assisted living facility contracted through MDS RESCUE/ CELTIC CONSULTING.
- Conducts assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Monitors residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Provides training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Reviews clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Coordinates timely submission of all documents and required forms.
Lead MDS Nurse Manager
Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Danville, VA
06.2004 - Current
- Manages a department of 5 RN MDS Coordinators in a 310 bed Rehab/ long term care facility; Manages the MDS schedules and certifications of all Residents with focus on maximizing reimbursement. Knowledgeable on PDPM and OBRA rules, as well as long term care regulations. Knowledgeable on Medicare, Managed care and medicaid reimbursement.
- Conducts assessments of resident needs, abilities and preferences to determine appropriate care plans.
- Monitors the effectiveness of care plans and adjusted as needed based on changes in residents' conditions.
- Analyzes data from assessments to identify trends or potential areas of concern.
- Participates in regular quality assurance audits to assess compliance with standards and regulations.
- Reviews admission documents for accuracy prior to initiation of initial assessment process.
- Responds promptly to inquiries from families, healthcare providers, managed care organizations, and payers. regarding patient assessments.
- Provides technical assistance as needed during the completion of computerized assessment forms.
- Coordinates periodic reviews of clinical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducts ongoing training sessions for staff members regarding resident assessment processes.
- 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.
MDS Coordinator/ Education Coordinator
Gretna Health Care Center
Gretna, Virginia
06.1992 - 02.2004
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs in this 90 bed rehab/ long term care facility.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Performed ADON duties assisting the DON with staffing, Resident certifications and recertifications, and on call supervisory duties.
- Held this position with the exception of June 1996 to June 1999 when transferred to a sister facility to hold Director of Nursing position.
Director of Nursing
Franklin Health Care Center
Rocky Mount, Virginia
06.1996 - 06.1999
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely and proper manner to current nursing standards in this 60 bed rehab/ long term care facility.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Interim Director of Nursing
Lovingston Health Care Center
Lovingston, Virginia
05.1995 - 06.1995
- Performed Director of Nursing duties for this 60 bed long term care facility in between Director of Nursing(s).
School Nurse
Gretna Elementary School
Gretna, Virginia
06.1991 - 06.1992
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Mainstreamed developmentally disabled students into regular classrooms for classes
- Provided medical procedures for students to accommodate their ability to attend school such as urinary catheterizations and bolus tube feedings.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Lynchburg General School Of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05-1991
Skills
- Strong knowledge base of PDPM, OBRA, Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Healthcare billing
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Case Management
- Data Collection
- Care Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Staff Supervision
- Physical assessments
- Patient Assessments
- Long-Term Care regulatory compliance
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- ICD10 coding knowledge base
Certification
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse since 1991
- Advanced Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CTA)
Timeline
RN MDS Coordinator
Celtic Consulting/ Saint Andrews Village
05.2023 - Current
Lead MDS Nurse Manager
Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
06.2004 - Current
Director of Nursing
Franklin Health Care Center
06.1996 - 06.1999
Interim Director of Nursing
Lovingston Health Care Center
05.1995 - 06.1995
MDS Coordinator/ Education Coordinator
Gretna Health Care Center
06.1992 - 02.2004
School Nurse
Gretna Elementary School
06.1991 - 06.1992
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Lynchburg General School Of Nursing
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