Regina Bickford
Cresskill,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable professional RN with extensive experience in the healthcare field with skills in MDS assessments, geriatric care, skilled care, acute care, and supervisory roles. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenge who operates well with in both individual and team capacity roles with a passion for growth efficiency to meet company needs and increase value within the company. Detailed oriented professional with excellent communication skills, strong worth ethics, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Nurse/Case Manger
Cresskill Care-One
Cresskill, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Driven Payment Model and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Medical Records Coordinator
HMH Regent Care
Hacekensack, NJ
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate records and reports regarding patients progress, services provided and other required information.
- Participated in department head meetings as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
- Remained in compliance with the CMS guidelines and transmitted timely
- Performed qualitative analysis of records to ensure accuracy, internal consistency and correlation of recorded data.
- Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational regulations.
- Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.
- Scanned and validated medical records for upload.
- Managed release of information requests and identified requestors as patient, relation or provider.
- Supported administration staff with records requests to support patient care.
- Kept department clean, organized and professional.
- Purged outdated files.
- Processed and invoiced records requests from patients, providers and third parties.
Nurse Liaison/MDS Coordinator
Wellington
Hackensack, New Jersey
07.2007 - 12.2016
- Ensure that the healthcare provider received the correct monetary reimbursement
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Provided physical, emotional well-being for the resident's and implemented individualized care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ramapo Collage
Mahwah05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ12.1995
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Modification
Timeline
MDS Nurse/Case Manger
Cresskill Care-One
01.2023 - Current
Medical Records Coordinator
HMH Regent Care
01.2017 - 12.2022
Nurse Liaison/MDS Coordinator
Wellington
07.2007 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ramapo Collage
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College