Kelly Ackerman
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Eastern Healthcare - Thalia Gardens
12.2022 - Current
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
mds coordinator/case manager skilled unit/ icd10 coder/ pac opca bpci case manager
riverview rehabilitation
12.2017 - 01.2022
- Sole MDS nurse 30 bed skilled unit average stay 10days to 2 weeks, ICD10 coder, Care plans, Clinical liaison between Riverview and local hospitals (PAC OPCA BPCI), Transition MDS from RUGS to PDPM with MTA mapping for ICD10 coding
Mds coordinator/ case manager
Kindred Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed, implemented, and updated MDS schedules for each resident
- Assist with the development of resident care plans
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent patient care
LTC Floor Nurse/ Unit Manager/ MDS Nurse/ Case Mix/ Restorative Director
01.2006 - 01.2016
Education
Degree Title -
School
LVN -
Beeville County College of Vocational Nursing
01.1984
Skills
- MDS
- Vital Signs
- Case Management
- Managed Care
- Medication Administration
- ICD10 Coding
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Electronic Health Records Proficiency
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Eastern Healthcare - Thalia Gardens
12.2022 - Current
mds coordinator/case manager skilled unit/ icd10 coder/ pac opca bpci case manager
riverview rehabilitation
12.2017 - 01.2022
Mds coordinator/ case manager
Kindred Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2017
LTC Floor Nurse/ Unit Manager/ MDS Nurse/ Case Mix/ Restorative Director
01.2006 - 01.2016
Degree Title -
School
LVN -
Beeville County College of Vocational Nursing
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