Laura Clark
Colchester,CT
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience as a Group Home RN Coordinator at Oak Hill Agency. Proven expertise in clinical record management and patient-centered care, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Adept at implementing infection control measures and mentoring staff, enhancing patient satisfaction and care quality through strong leadership and collaboration.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Home RN Coordinator
Oak Hill Agency
12.2007 - 10.2024
- Actively participated in various committee meetings including quality improvement, safety, and ethics to contribute insights from a nursing perspective.
- Played a key role in implementing infection control measures that effectively reduced the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans focused on patient-centered goals.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by organizing training workshops and updating clinical knowledge on an ongoing basis.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to maintain high-quality care standards and improve patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, ensuring their smooth transition into the team and fostering professional growth.
- Contributed to policy development, aligning procedures with regulatory requirements and best practices in healthcare.
- Supported patients'' families through education about treatment options, medications, coping strategies, community resources available to them.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
MDS Coordinator
National Health Care
09.2008 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
MDS Coordinator
Genesis Healthcare System
06.1982 - 06.2007
- 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.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Established regular review processes to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of MDS records, leading to proactive identification of potential issues before they escalate.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA05-1981
Skills
- Clinical Record Management
- Clinical leadership
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
National Health Care
09.2008 - 08.2013
Group Home RN Coordinator
Oak Hill Agency
12.2007 - 10.2024
MDS Coordinator
Genesis Healthcare System
06.1982 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bristol Community College
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