Kimberly Nystel
Registered Nurse
Austin,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead MDS Coordinator/Medicare Coordinator
Sacred Heart Care Center
Austin , MN
06.2021 - Current
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- On boarded new employees with training and mentor-ship.
- Headed team of nurses and maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Reviewed patient diagnosis codes to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Liaised between patients, insurance companies and billing office.
- Directed Medicare and MDS program for 59 bed Skilled Nursing Facility
Clinical Manager/MDS Coordinator
Sacred Heart Care Center
Austin , MN
05.2000 - 06.2021
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
Charge Nurse
Sacred Heart Care Center
Austin , MN
07.1995 - 05.2000
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Directed patient care activities, guided, supervised and trained RNs, LPNs and CNAs during shift.
- Advocated for and strives to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin 07.1995
Skills
- PointClickCare Software Proficiency
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Patient Care Oversight
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- ICD-10 diagnosis coding
- Team leadership and direction
Certification
RAC-CT- (Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified)
CPR
Timeline
Lead MDS Coordinator/Medicare Coordinator
Sacred Heart Care Center
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Manager/MDS Coordinator
Sacred Heart Care Center
05.2000 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse
Sacred Heart Care Center
07.1995 - 05.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
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