Cheryl Spangler
Savannah
Summary
Seasoned MDS Coordinator with comprehensive experience in long-term healthcare settings. Possess strong skills in conducting resident assessments and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, optimize patient care plans, and improve overall facility efficiency. Have made significant contributions in improving communication between departments, enhancing accuracy of documentation, and streamlining reporting processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Southern Healthcare Management
Savannah
01.2006 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive assessments for resident care plans and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Conducted training sessions on regulatory standards and documentation practices to ensure staff compliance and improve care quality.
- Managed MDS submissions and maintained accuracy in resident data entry.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives for resident outcomes.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to support reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
- Advised staff on best practices for resident assessments and care planning.
- Facilitated communication between families, staff, and healthcare professionals for optimal care coordination.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to address resident issues and enhance collaboration on MDS-related concerns.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that align with resident needs and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- 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.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
- Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
- Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Altamaha Technical College
Jesup, GASkills
- MDS coordination
- regulatory compliance
- Medicare reimbursement knowledge
- assessment management
- clinical documentation
- care planning
- reimbursement strategies
- quality improvement
- quality improvement initiatives
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- case management experience
- Long-term care experience
- team leadership
- team collaboration
- problem solving
- effective communication
Certification
Vohra Wound Care Certification
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Southern Healthcare Management
01.2006 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Altamaha Technical College