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.
Work History
MDS Coordinator
6 Years 10 Months
SKLD/ Illumuninate | 09.2019 - 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.
RN Clinical Care Coordinator MDS Coordinator
4 Months
Leaderstat | 09.2024 - 01.2025
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
MDS scheduling and completion
MDS Coordinator
1 Year 2 Months
Riverside Atrium | 08.2022 - 10.2023
Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
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.
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.
Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
MDS Coordinator
3 Years 1 Month
North Ottowa Care Center | 01.2015 - 02.2018
Developed a comprehensive system for tracking MDS completion deadlines, ensuring timely submissions and minimizing the risk of financial penalties.
Established regular review processes to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of MDS records, leading to proactive identification of potential issues before they escalate.
Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate efficient collaboration on resident care planning.
Reduced errors in data collection by streamlining the MDS process and improving communication among interdisciplinary teams.
Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
Charge Nurse
3 Years 2 Months
Trinity Health | 11.2011 - 01.2015
Administered medication and performed treatments on Residents as well as provided ADL support . In charge of unit and CNA staff during shift
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College | Muskegon MI | 03-1996