Melanie Moeller
Sumner
Summary
Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience focused on enhancing patient quality of life and delivering high-quality care. Proven ability to set and achieve patient-centered goals while adhering to all care standards. Strong background in customer service and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, contributing to a comprehensive approach to patient care. Highly motivated, adaptable, and skilled in mastering new challenges independently.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Good Samaritan Society
West Union
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated MDS assessments for resident care planning and regulatory compliance.
- Managed medical records to ensure accuracy and confidentiality of resident data.
- Educated staff on MDS procedures and changes in regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed care plans to align with best practices and individual resident needs.
- Developed infection prevention policies and protocols for healthcare settings.
- Conducted regular audits to assess compliance with infection control standards.
Director of Wellness
Arrow Senior Living Management
Cedar Falls
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Developed wellness programs tailored to resident needs and preferences.
- Coordinated health screenings and assessments for community members.
- Led nursing teams to ensure high-quality resident care and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Managed budgets and resources for nursing operations at the retirement community.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers.
- Mentored nursing staff to improve performance and foster professional development.
MDS Coordinator/Skilled Coordinator Case Manager
Northcrest Specialty Care
Waterloo
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Routine and thorough assessments of residents that directly impact facility reimbursement
- Lead and maintain mandatory Medicare Utilization meetings to keep facility using Medicare SNF guidelines appropriately
- Work closely with Unity Point Teligen to smooth out facility to community discharges and coordination of care
- Work closely with skilled patients to discuss, identify and problem solve barriers to returning home safely
Director of Nursing
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
Waverly
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Supervision and oversight of staff and resident care
- Budget, writing and revision of policies to maintain gold standard of care, and other administrative duties
- Leader of QAPI and infection control committees
- Dropped monthly fall rate by 50% in first 3 months of employment
- Active participant in ACO with Unity Point Transitions meeting to achieve common goals
MDS Coordinator
Windsor Nursing and Rehab
Cedar Falls
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Routine and thorough assessment of residents that directly impacted facility reimbursement
- Lead and maintained mandatory Medicare Utilization meetings to keep facility using Medicare SNF guidelines appropriately
- Supervision of certified nursing assistants, providing education regarding documentation as it relates to the CNA’s
CNA, LPN, RN
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
Waverly
05.2010 - 09.2015
- Provided direct quality care to residents
- Aided in providing quality of life to residents
- Performed duties within scope of practice as ordered by physicians
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05.2014
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa, IA12-2012
Skills
- MDS assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Delegation and supervision
- Long-term care expertise
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Care coordination
- Problem solving
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care planning
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Good Samaritan Society
04.2025 - Current
Director of Wellness
Arrow Senior Living Management
04.2022 - 04.2025
MDS Coordinator/Skilled Coordinator Case Manager
Northcrest Specialty Care
02.2019 - 04.2022
Director of Nursing
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
09.2015 - 02.2020
MDS Coordinator
Windsor Nursing and Rehab
07.2014 - 09.2015
CNA, LPN, RN
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
05.2010 - 09.2015
Associates Degree - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Hawkeye Community College