Robyn Hershberger
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Seasoned MDS Coordinator and Infection Control Preventionist with a proven track record at Eastern Shore Rehab. Expert in HIPAA compliance and clinical management, I enhanced patient care quality through meticulous MDS assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in care outcomes and compliance, leveraging skills in care planning and nursing staff supervision.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS COORDINATOR/ INFECTION CONTROL PREVENTIONIST
Eastern Shore Rehab
08.2018 - Current
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties.
- Identified areas of improvement in the facility''s quality measures through thorough analysis of MDS data, resulting in targeted interventions and better outcomes for residents.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted as per CMS
LPN Charge Nurse
Weatminster Village
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties.
- Identified areas of improvement in the facility''s quality measures through thorough analysis of MDS data, resulting in targeted interventions and better outcomes for residents.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted.
Education
Bachelor Of International Business Economics - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALNursing LPN - Nursing
Alabama Coastal Community College
Fairhope, AL01.2018
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Care planning
- Outbreak management
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Patient safety
- Clinical management
- Quality improvement
- Nursing staff supervision
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
Certification
LPN Certification
RAC-CT- Resident assessment coordinator
Vohra wound care Certification
Infection Control Preventionist
Timeline
MDS COORDINATOR/ INFECTION CONTROL PREVENTIONIST
Eastern Shore Rehab
08.2018 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Weatminster Village
03.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of International Business Economics - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Nursing LPN - Nursing
Alabama Coastal Community College
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