Marcella Dickens
Mesquite
Summary
Accomplished MDS Coordinator and LVN Floor Nurse with a proven track record at Walnut Place, specializing in HIPAA compliance and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Expert in enhancing patient care quality through meticulous medical record management and care plan development. Demonstrated success in improving documentation accuracy and ensuring regulatory compliance, significantly contributing to patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Walnut Place
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents' needs.
- Established regular review processes to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of MDS records, leading to proactive identification of potential issues before they escalate.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
LVN Floor Nurse
Walnut Place
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
CNA
Home Care Assistance of Rockwall
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
LVN - Nursing
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Richardson, TX07-2021
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Medical record management
- Research and data collection
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Care plan development
Certification
MDS 3.0 Certification
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Walnut Place
03.2024 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Walnut Place
11.2021 - 03.2024
CNA
Home Care Assistance of Rockwall
06.2019 - 02.2020
MDS 3.0 Certification
LVN - Nursing
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
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