Vanessa Johnson
Marlin,TX
Summary
Dynamic MDS Coordinator at AVIR @ TEMPLE WEST with expertise in regulatory compliance and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality through comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans. Skilled in training staff and fostering teamwork, ensuring optimal outcomes while maintaining meticulous documentation standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
AVIR @ TEMPLE WEST
Temple, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive care planning for residents.
- Assisted in the completion of Minimum Data Set assessments and care plans for accurate documentation.
- Supported regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date resident records and documentation standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to identify care needs and implement tailored interventions for residents.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Engaged with families to communicate care updates, enhancing resident support and satisfaction levels.
- Provided training and orientation for new staff on MDS processes and compliance requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
ADON
Trisun Healthcare
Temple, TX
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Assisted in coordinating patient care plans and service delivery across departments.
- Supported nursing staff in daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
Charge Nurse
Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care
Waco, TX
03.2004 - 01.2006
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to streamline workflow.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety measures.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
Education
VOCATIONAL NURSING - NURSING
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Medical record management
- Research and data collection
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Delegation and supervision
- Care planning
- Goal setting
- Care plan development
- Policy and procedure development
- Strategic planning
- Staff training
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Performance evaluation
- Medicare reimbursement knowledge
- Resource utilization management
- MDS software familiarity
- Long-term care experience
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Active listening
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
- Interpersonal skills
- Training and development
- Professionalism
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
AVIR @ TEMPLE WEST
07.2025 - Current
ADON
Trisun Healthcare
06.2009 - 07.2011
Charge Nurse
Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care
03.2004 - 01.2006
VOCATIONAL NURSING - NURSING
McLennan Community College