Lesa French
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Well-qualified MDS Coordinator successful at building and maintaining secure, accurate and efficient data collection systems. Hardworking and pragmatic with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Prepared to offer with 30 years of experience to fast-paced position with room for advancement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level MDS Coordinator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Life Center Of Gwinnett
07.2022 - Current
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
- Upheld critical security standards when managing user access actions such as setting up and removing accounts.
Assistant Director of Nursing
PruittHealth
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Director of MDS Services
Sava-Briarwood Health & Rehab
08.2019 - 12.2020
- 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.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
MDS Coordinator
Sava Gleenwood Health & Rehab
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
MDS Coordinator/Wound Care Nurse
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home-Northside
04.2007 - 05.2009
- 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.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - R.N.
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL05.2019
Associate of Science - LPN
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA05.1992
Skills
- Care Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Training
- Protocol Development
- Statistical Analysis
- Production Tracking
- Data Organization
- Database Finalization
- Data Oversight
- Audit Management
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Life Center Of Gwinnett
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
PruittHealth
01.2021 - 07.2022
Director of MDS Services
Sava-Briarwood Health & Rehab
08.2019 - 12.2020
MDS Coordinator
Sava Gleenwood Health & Rehab
05.2009 - 02.2010
MDS Coordinator/Wound Care Nurse
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home-Northside
04.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - R.N.
Herzing University
Associate of Science - LPN
Atlanta Technical College
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