Lisa Efaw
Tucson,Az
Summary
Experienced with resident assessments and care planning in long-term care settings. Utilizes strong communication and team collaboration skills to develop effective care plans. Track record of maintaining regulatory compliance and high standards of care documentation.
Professional nurse with comprehensive experience in clinical assessment, care planning, and patient management. Skilled in conducting detailed patient evaluations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing effective care plans. Strong collaborator focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adapting to changing healthcare needs. Reliable team player with expertise in interdisciplinary communication, problem-solving, and patient advocacy.
Developed advanced assessment and documentation skills in clinical environment, coupled with keen ability to interpret and apply complex regulations. Transitioning into new field with focus on leveraging clinical expertise and collaborative care strategies. Ready to contribute to dynamic team and enhance operational efficiency in new and challenging role.
Personable and detail-oriented with strong foundation in clinical assessment and patient care. Possesses deep understanding of MDS processes and skilled in conducting accurate resident assessments and care planning. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through thorough documentation and collaborative care strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Nurse
Haven Health Care Center
07.2006 - Current
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Reduced errors in MDS submissions by conducting regular audits of completed assessments and providing corrective feedback to staff when necessary.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
- Assisted in maintaining facility accreditation by adhering to industry standards and regulations for the Long-Term Care setting.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring proper reimbursement for services provided to patients.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
Education
MDS COURSE - RAC-CT
01.2008
12.2007
LPN - TECHNICAL occupation certification
12.2000
EKG interruption course -
01.1998
PCT course -
01.1997
Skills
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Leadership and supervision
- Dementia care
- Documentation accuracy
- Care plan development
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- MDS coordination
- Clinical assessment expertise
- Delegation and supervision
- Time management
Timeline
MDS Nurse - Haven Health Care Center
07.2006 - Current
Universtiy of Phoenix - ,
Pima community COLLEGE - LPN, TECHNICAL occupation certification
- EKG interruption course,
PIMA community college - PCT course,
- MDS COURSE, RAC-CT
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