Aspen Elvir
Silver Spring
Summary
Experienced in managing healthcare services to meet the needs of all patients with high-quality and cost-effective medical care. Accustomed to working within tight budgets to deliver exceptional services, maintain compliance and meet changing needs. Highly analytical, organized and hardworking. Resourceful MDS Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialize in care plan development, regulatory compliance, and patient assessment. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management to enhance operational efficiency and quality of care delivery in healthcare settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
MFACC
Upper Marlboro
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
- Prepared annual reviews of all residents' medical records according to federal guidelines.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Audited monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
Unit Manager
MFACC
Rockville
05.2020 - 09.2024
- Modified treatment plans to prevent further complications and maintain progress toward target outcomes, including overriding decisions made by nursing staff
- Promoted multidisciplinary service coordination between nursing staff, medical professionals, pharmacy, and laboratory teams
- Administered and appraised quality improvement strategies across nursing services
- Worked with director on evaluating, counseling, coaching, and developing nursing staff in line with high standards of patient care
- Coordinated emergency responses and continuous nursing coverage for long term care unit
- Observed nurses and checked on individual patients to assess level of nursing care provided and identify skill gaps
- Supervised and planned work of assigned staff to maintain optimal patient care standards
- Investigated and reported significant medical errors and unanticipated outcomes resulting in patient harm
- Recruited, hired and trained top-quality candidates to elevate the team's performance and long-term success
- Monitored medical services to assess the quality of care and the appropriate allocation of resources
- Established and enforced organizational policies to keep operations in line with the facility's standards and regulatory requirements
- Implemented staff accountability initiatives for each operating unit
- Managed all phases of operational and capital budgets within established maximums
LPN Charge Nurse
Vita Health Care
Rockville
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge
- Implemented existing policies and procedures and utilized written standards
- Used PointClickCare software to record and update patient medical charts
- Recognized and corrected potential behavior problems in caring and consistent manner
- Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
- Documented all changes in patient conditions and worked with SKILLED PATIENTS to create care plans
- Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards
- Treated and dressed wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings
- Trained and mentored nursing students, orderlies, and new healthcare team members in organizational policies and standards of care
- Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient progress or report changes in condition
- Provided comfort measures, pain management, and palliative care for end-stage disease processes
- Treated patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, shock, respiratory distress, and accidental injuries
- Developed care plans and supervised services of certified nurse aides
- Examined patients and took vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
LPN
Leewood Health Care
Alexandria
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment by making independent decisions
- Provided input to support patient care plan development and monitored implementation
- Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards
- Recognized and corrected potential behavior problems in caring and consistent manner
- Recorded patient fluid and food intakes and outputs and monitored overall wellness to report changes in condition
- Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
- Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Displayed effective communication skills in initiating and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Global Health College
Alexandria, VASkills
- Train employees
- Manage records
- Clinical care oversight
- Quality control
- Assessment development
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Medicare reimbursement knowledge
- Process improvement
- Recruit well-qualified staff
- Customer relations
- Organization
- MDS coordination
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
MFACC
09.2024 - Current
Unit Manager
MFACC
05.2020 - 09.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Vita Health Care
06.2019 - 05.2020
LPN
Leewood Health Care
08.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Global Health College
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