Melanie Ratchford
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Seasoned MDS Coordinator with comprehensive experience in long-term healthcare settings. Possess strong skills in conducting resident assessments and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, optimize patient care plans, and improve overall facility efficiency. Have made significant contributions in improving communication between departments, enhancing accuracy of documentation, and streamlining reporting processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Myers Park Nursing Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
MDS Coordinator
Curis at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
MDS Coordinator
Peak Resources
Charlotte, NC
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
MDS Coordinator
Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center
Pineville, NC
06.2013 - 10.2017
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
MDS Coordinator
Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Charlotte, NC
03.2007 - 10.2012
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louise Harkey School of Nursing
Concord, NC06-1996
Skills
- Care Planning
- Staff Training
- Regulatory Compliance
- Case management experience
- Care Plan Development
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Delegation and Supervision
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Multitasking
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Myers Park Nursing Center
07.2019 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Curis at Charlotte
06.2018 - 10.2020
MDS Coordinator
Peak Resources
10.2017 - 05.2018
MDS Coordinator
Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center
06.2013 - 10.2017
MDS Coordinator
Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2007 - 10.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louise Harkey School of Nursing
- Registered Nurse License
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