Skilled Nurse with more than 10 years of experience delivering superior care to patients and ensuring comfort and understanding.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS COORDINATOR LEAD
07.2023 - Current
Responsible for PDPM Reimbursement, Case Mix Management, and specific state nursing documentation guidelines
Responsible for preparing HIPPS SCORE billing spreadsheet Responsible for assessment, coordination, completion, and submission of mandated OBRA and Medicare MDS assessments, as assigned
Responsible for making sure Functional GG skilled in completed on timely manner
Responsible for the development, review, and/or revision of resident specific care plans as a member of the interdisciplinary team, in coordination with the completion of MDS assessments following RAI Guidelines
Responsible for contributing to and attending key meetings in the facility in-person and remotely including but not limited to morning meeting, Case Mix, PPS, ICD-10 CODE, Quality Measure, and Medicare/Utilization Review Provide interim MDS completion services, as assigned focusing on accurate scheduling, completion, and submission of MDS following RAI Guidelines
Provide technical reviews of audits with ability to focus on reimbursement accuracy/optimization, Case Mix Management, Quality Measure Management, and MDS accuracy reviews
Maintain clinical and regulatory knowledge in accordance with current geriatric care standards of practice, including but not limited to Federal Survey Requirements, MDS 3.0 RAI Manual, federal and state health regulations, CMS Requirements of Participation, and payor guidelines
Consistently demonstrate sound judgement and provide ethical guidance to customers for SNF practices
Provide direct assistance to the Senior Practice Manager and Director of Clinical Consulting as requested
RN Unit Manager/Supervisor
Alaris Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
Evaluating nurse and medical staff performance
Do care plans for new, current and discharge patients
Maintaining and restoring the health of their patients
Managing daily treatment schedules
Enforcing health and safety regulations
Solving staffing issues and shortages
Evaluating and adjusting treatment plans based on patient condition
Ensuring their unit meets federal, state and company guidelines
Completing admission and discharge forms
Delivering hands-on care and medication administration as needed
Communicating procedural issues with the director of nursing and working to correct them
Acting as a liaison between patients' families and healthcare staff
Maintaining accurate accounting records
Managing hospital equipment inventory
Do wound rounds with doctors and reports
RN MDS Coordinator
MDS
07.2020 - 08.2022
Participated in patient care meetings and ensured that support staff was updated
Direct the resident Assessment Process through completion of minimum Data Set (MDS) and CAA's
Review claims and insurance updates
Participate in the resident Care Plan Meetings
Provided patient status updates to appropriate medical staff daily
Prepared required insurance and Medicare documentation for reimbursements
Ensured that patients received an appropriate amount of supervision
Developed implemented and update MDS schedules for each patient
Assisted with the development of patient care plans
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent patient care
Prepared detailed reports of patient progress and recommended care procedures
Responded to care-related complaints from patients and family members
Ensured compliance with state and federal patient care guidelines
Conducted physical and mental assessments of new patients
Medical diagnosis review and coding
Confirmed that patient safety standards were upheld
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clara Mass Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2020
Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit with an average of 8 patients per shift
Monitored vital signs, EKGs, and telemetry readings, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the nursing team
Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans in collaboration with RNs and physicians
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols
Educated patients and families on care plans, post-discharge instructions, and medication management
Gained hands-on experience in cardiac monitoring and interpreting telemetry data
Supported the nursing team in providing care for patients with cardiac conditions
Observed and learned emergency response protocols for cardiac events
Practical Nurse
Alaris Health
05.2015 - 07.2019
Provide wound care treatment, diabetes, hypertension and any treatments teachings
Safely handle medications, including immunization administration and recording
Assist physicians with tests by preparing proper equipment and transcribing findings
Update patient charts with the most current information on medication, symptoms, and mental status
Advocate patient needs by thoughtfully addressing their concerns
Fill out required paperwork daily
Mentor CNAs staff on facility policy and efficiency
Doing admissions and discharges
Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
Review medical records
Attend care planning meetings
Insert and monitor catheters
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Merit technical institute
Bachelor's degree - nursing
Carleen college
PMHNP
Walden University
12.2022
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
12.2022
Skills
Proficient in cardiac monitoring and telemetry equipment
Strong knowledge of EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythms
Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking abilities
Familiar with electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Cerna, PCC