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STEPHANIE KEARNEY

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced with patient care assessments and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Utilizes strong organizational and analytical skills to accurately coordinate assessments and care plans. Knowledge of clinical documentation and team collaboration ensures smooth operations and quality patient care. Knowledgeable MDS Coordinator with deep understanding of compliance and assessment processes in healthcare settings. Successfully coordinated interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate patient assessments and care plans. Demonstrated proficiency in clinical documentation and regulatory standards, showcasing strong analytical and organizational skills. Supervised and managed nursing, medical, dietary and social work teams

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MDS Coordinator/ Case Manager

Verrazano Nursing Home
05.2025 - Current
  • Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
  • Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties.
  • Establish regular review processes to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of MDS records, leading to proactive identification of potential issues before they escalate.
  • Lead weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities. Manage nursing team, medical team, dietary team and social work team. Coordinated schedules
  • Reduce errors in data collection by streamlining the MDS process and improving communication among interdisciplinary teams.
  • Train staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
  • Monitor resident progress and update IDT team
  • Ensure documentation is in place and compliance with all payor requirements.

MDS Coordinator

Cassena Care
11.2022 - 04.2025
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
  • Managed 6 person staff. Coordinated schedules
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents' needs.
  • Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
  • Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
  • Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
  • Monitoring of CMI and PDPM to ensure maximum reimbursement.
  • Oversaw and managed nursing team

MDS Nurse

Boro Park Center
03.2015 - 11.2022
  • Ensure completion of all MDS as per regulatory requirement
  • Ensure proper documentation to maximize reimbursement
  • Identify significant change in patient condition and schedule assessments and care planning
  • Evaluate all residents for Medicare eligibility based on skilled nursing and skilled
  • Review IDT documentation to ensure compliance
  • Improve reimbursement through coordination of care with IDT team

Admission Nurse, Per Diem

Boro Park Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Performed assessments on newly admitted residents
  • Developed and updated care plans
  • Received MD orders, verify accuracy

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical record management
  • Increased reimbursement
  • PRI certification
  • Electronic health records proficiency
  • Research and data collection
  • Staff training and development
  • Notary public
  • Supervisor and management of Interdisciplinary team Nursing, medical, dietary and social work

Certification

  • RAC- CT certification
  • RN license #691407-01

Timeline

MDS Coordinator/ Case Manager

Verrazano Nursing Home
05.2025 - Current

MDS Coordinator

Cassena Care
11.2022 - 04.2025

Admission Nurse, Per Diem

Boro Park Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare
08.2020 - 02.2022

MDS Nurse

Boro Park Center
03.2015 - 11.2022

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