Rachael Shields

- Increased the CMI from 1.18 to 1.23 in under a year

- Submitted MDS to CMS in a timely manner and per guidelines

- Set up MDS assessments accordingly to capture the highest reimbursement

- Worked with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate appropriate resident centered plan of care and adjust goals as needed

- Focused on optimizing resident care and support while bringing in the highest reimbursement for my company

- Educated on accurate skilled documentation to receive a higher reimbursement

- Worked with the IDT to increase Quality Measures and star rating

- Reviewed residents hospital records to obtain any information to help with the reimbursement

- Followed all Medicare guidelines

- Participate in PPS, medicare and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are meant

- Oversee th coordination and participation in the completion of Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA's and care plan) in accordance with current Federal and State guidelines

- Oversee th coordination and participation in the completion of Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA's and care plan) in accordance with current Federal and State guidelines

- Verify that all sections of the MDS are complete, accurate and attest to the accuracy of each section

- Educated staff on all Federal and state guidelines

- Developed all the competencies to ensure accuracy skills

- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.

- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.

- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board/staff meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.

- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.

- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

- Reviewed daily documentation, Monitored dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.

- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.

- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.

- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.

- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.

- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.

- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.

- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.