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Mary Parker

Palatka,Fl

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in long-term care, clinical settings, and quality assurance performance improvement (QUAPI). Certified and currently a member of AANAC, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development. Proficient in ICD-10 coding and regulatory compliance, emphasizing effective communication with residents and families to enhance care planning and discharge processes. Expertise in utilizing Point Click Care for efficient access to medical records, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.

Dedicated to using excellent research, investigation and project management abilities to optimize management, organization and reporting of clinical data. Results-driven, precise, and systematic with quick learning and collaborative nature.

MDS and Careplans since 1994

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MDS Coordinator/ Case Management

West Side Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current
  • Orange Park Nursing and Rehab (Current) Aka Topaz Management Company
  • Coordinated comprehensive MDS assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance resident care quality.
  • Advocated for residents' needs during interdisciplinary care planning sessions, ensuring personalized approaches to individual health challenges.
  • Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
  • Reviewed and developed intake and discharge planning strategies to encourage client engagement and retention.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient case management systems and processes.

MDS Coordinator, Restorative Nurse, Case Management

Radiant Nursing and Rehab of Palatka
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Developed care plans based on comprehensive resident evaluations and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Coordinated MDS assessments to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to discuss resident progress and adjust care strategies effectively.

Admissions Assistant

Life Care of Orange Park
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Furloughed 4/28/2020 d/t COVID
  • Assisted the Admissions director with referrals and admissions to the facility
  • Obtained the Admission packet for both the Nursing staff and residents for signature

MDS Coordinator, Restorative Nurse

Crestwood Nursing Center
11.2018 - 12.2019

MDS Coordinator

Bayview Nursing and Rehab
02.1994 - 06.2014
  • Coordinated comprehensive assessments for patient care, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency of the MDS process within the organization.
  • Trained and mentored nursing staff on MDS documentation, improving accuracy and compliance rates.
  • 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.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.

Education

High School Graduate -

St Augustine High School
St Augustine Fl
01.1980

Technical Center Nursing -

St Augustine Technical Center
St Augustine Fl
01.1990

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Research and data collection
  • Continuous learning commitment
  • Clinical documentation accuracy
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
  • Resource utilization management
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Medicare reimbursement knowledge
  • Case management experience
  • Assessment coding
  • Organizational skills
  • Care planning

Certification

  • LPN Graduate 1990 PN 1002411
  • Currently hold a Florida Compact License
  • IV and Central line Certified 2013
  • LPN Supervisory Course 2013
  • AANAC Certified in 2008 with ongoing membership

Timeline

MDS Coordinator/ Case Management

West Side Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current

MDS Coordinator, Restorative Nurse, Case Management

Radiant Nursing and Rehab of Palatka
03.2020 - 08.2023

Admissions Assistant

Life Care of Orange Park
01.2020 - 04.2020

MDS Coordinator, Restorative Nurse

Crestwood Nursing Center
11.2018 - 12.2019

MDS Coordinator

Bayview Nursing and Rehab
02.1994 - 06.2014

High School Graduate -

St Augustine High School

Technical Center Nursing -

St Augustine Technical Center