Nova Lane Ligason-Yap
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Dynamic MDS Coordinator adept at conducting detailed assessments & creating personalized care plans. Skilled in ensuring regulatory compliance while optimizing patient outcomes through strategic interdisciplinary teamwork. Dedicated to delivering quality patient care. and maximizing reimbursement process.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
University Place Nursing Center MHHS
08.2012 - Current
- Completed admission, quarterly, annual and significant change resident assessments within CMS timelines, ensuring accurate submission to state agencies.
- Executed established assessments for Medicare Managed Care residents, maintaining compliance with CMS guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided Managed care Insurance companies with weekly updates on residents' progress and discharge plans.
- Supported documentation and tracking of resident health information using electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with billing departments to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement for services provided to residents.
- Developed and updated care plans based on CAA triggers, ensuring individualized resident care.
- Engaged with residents and families to gather relevant information for comprehensive assessments.
- Helped coordinate communication between nursing staff, physicians, and administration regarding resident needs and updates.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Improved patient outcomes with comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Delivers and explains NOMNC to the patient or their representative to ensure understanding.
- Play a pivotal role in ensuring that patients are informed of their rights and prepares necessary documentation to support their appeals with Acentra Health formerly known as Kepro.
MDS Coordinator
HCR ManorCare
09.2007 - 08.2012
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Advocated for resident needs through strategic communication with families, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
ADON
HCR ManorCare
12.2005 - 09.2007
- Acts as a support system for the Director of Nursing sharing the burden of leadership and ensuring that all aspects of the nursing department operate smoothly while maintaining the highest standard of care and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problem solving.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Education
Nursing
Riverside College of Nursing
Bacolod City, Philippines04-1993
Biological Sciences
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City, Philippines04-1990
Skills
- Dedication to quality patient care
- Proficient multitasking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Thorough record analysis
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Skilled in developing individualized care plans
- Collaborative teamwork
- Dedication to quality patient care
- Proficient in ICD-10 medical coding
Certification
Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified (RAC-CT)
Member of AAPACN- American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
University Place Nursing Center MHHS
08.2012 - Current
MDS Coordinator
HCR ManorCare
09.2007 - 08.2012
ADON
HCR ManorCare
12.2005 - 09.2007
Nursing
Riverside College of Nursing
Biological Sciences
West Visayas State University
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