Kathy McDonald
Connersville,IN
Summary
Professional, compassionate, competent RN with 9 years experience as a Hospice Case manager. Experienced in coordinating and providing care for terminally-ill patients in home, assisted living and long term care environments. Strong understanding of chronic and major terminal illnesses and dedicated to providing quality end-of-life care including pain alleviation and provision of comfort toward quality of life incorporating patient family in achieving patient desired goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN MDS Coordinator
Flatrock River Lodge
05.2023 - Current
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
RN Case Manager
Adoration Hospice (Premier Hospice)
10.2016 - 05.2023
- Managed full caseload of 15-20 hospice patients in home, assisted living and long term care environments
- Completed initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs and develop patient care plans that establish goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate palliative nursing actions including patient and family in the planning process
- Collaborated with Interdisciplinary Team as needed and bi-weekly meetings to provide expert medical care, spiritual support that are tailored to patient and family needs and wishes
- Training of new hires and supervision of LPN and Nursing Assistants
RN Case Manager
Fayette Home Health And Hospice
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed caseload of home health and hospice patients in Fayette, Wayne and Union Counties.
- Created individualized care plan for patients and provided full range of nursing care including patient assessments, wound care, IV infusions, palliative care and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized care and medication management for patients.
- Supervision of Nursing Assistants
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH08.2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Symptom management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication management
- Case evaluation
- Patient advocacy
- HIPAA compliance
- Experience with Home Care Home Base
- Goal setting
Timeline
RN MDS Coordinator
Flatrock River Lodge
05.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
Adoration Hospice (Premier Hospice)
10.2016 - 05.2023
RN Case Manager
Fayette Home Health And Hospice
06.2014 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
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