Lorraine Crawford
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Independent, responsible, motivated and dedicated to going above and beyond to meet the workplace environment expectations. Capable to provide services to divers populations. Enthusiastic critical thinker with interest and desire to succeed in the medical field. Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 10 years of healthcare experience, knowledgeable in skilled nursing regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Rose Garden Healthcare Center
10.2023 - 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.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
- Diagnosis Sequencing
- Monthly review of Quality Measures, assist in implementation of improvement in Quality Measures based on Sate/Federal laws.
MDS Coordinator
Linda Valley Care Center
02.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Monthly review of quality measures, assisted in implementation of improvements in Quality Measures based on state/federal law.
- Diagnosis Sequencing
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
MDS Coordinator
Villa Mesa Care Center
09.2021 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Reduced errors in data collection by streamlining the MDS process and improving communication among interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate efficient collaboration on resident care planning.
MDS Coordinator
Terracina Post Acute
03.2015 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Summit Career College
804 E Brier Dr, San Bernardino, CA 9240809.2009
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Electronic Health Records Proficiency
- Medical Record Management
- Research and data collection
- Care Planning
- Care Plan Development
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Long-term care experience
- MDS Software Familiarity
- Medicare Reimbursement Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Rose Garden Healthcare Center
10.2023 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Linda Valley Care Center
02.2023 - 01.2024
MDS Coordinator
Villa Mesa Care Center
09.2021 - 02.2023
MDS Coordinator
Terracina Post Acute
03.2015 - 06.2021
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Summit Career College
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