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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Cassena Care
11.2022 - 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.
- 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
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
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Medical record management
- Research and data collection
- Increased reimbursement
- Staff training and development
- PRI certification
- Notary public
Certification
RAC- CT certification
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Cassena Care
11.2022 - Current
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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