Desiree Johnson
Dallas
Summary
Experienced MDS Coordinator with RAC-CTA and CMAC certifications from AAPACN and RELIAS. Proven track record in resident assessment and data management, ensuring high-quality care delivery. Skilled in training and supervising staff to achieve consistent results. Strong collaborator focused on optimizing patient care across all levels of the organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Cartersville nursing and healing
Cartersville
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for resident care plans.
- Managed documentation of resident evaluations and updates.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- 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.
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
Director of MDS Services
Douglasville Nursing and Rehab
Douglasville
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery standards.
- Trained staff on MDS documentation practices and coding accuracy.
- Reviewed resident data to ensure accurate care plan development and updates.
- Monitored outcomes of MDS services to identify areas for improvement.
- Managed day-to-day activities within the department while also setting long term goals that aligned with organizational objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations within the MDS Services department, including staffing needs, scheduling, workflow processes.
- Provided oversight of the MDS services department, ensuring quality and accuracy of clinical documentation.
- Ensured timely submission of all Medicare reimbursement reports.
Regional MDS Coordinator
Brickyard/Golden living
IN
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Complete Myers and Stauffer Audit Review for 7 facilities
- Assist with Training New MDS coordinators for facilities
- Assist with Scheduling, completing and transmitting the MDS for Medicare/Medicaid
- Complete staff education on proper documentation for Medicare, ADLs, CMI
- Check, complete and update all care plans as needed
- Ensure Physician Certifications are completed appropriately and timely
- Maintain the EOT portals, assist with BC1 days
MDS Coordinator
Golden Living-Willow
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Schedule, complete and transmit the MDS for all Medicare/Medicaid
- Effectively managed Medicare A, Managed care, and Medicaid case load of 88 residents.
- Complete all staff education and in-services on proper documentation of ADLs.
- Complete and update all care plans.
- Ensure Physician Certifications are completed appropriately and in timely manner.
- Complete NOMNOCs, Insurances updates and prior authorizations
- Complete LOCs in Ascend
- Complete Daily PPS meetings and Weekly Medicare meetings
MDS Coordinator/CaseManager
Kindred
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Schedule, complete and transmit the MDS for all Medicare/Medicaid
- Effectively managed Medicare A and Managed care case load of 120 residents.
- Send updates to insurance companies, complete appeals
- Obtain Authorizations for therapy or when resident return from hospital
- Complete all staff education and in-services on proper documentation of ADLs.
- Complete and update all care plans.
- Ensure Physician Certifications are completed appropriately and in timely manner.
- Complete ICD 10 coding
- Manage forms 802 and 672
- Manage Case Mix to increase revenue
- Nurse manager on call on a rotating basis
MDS COORDINATOR
Trilogy
<ul>
<li>Reviewed resident data to ensure accurate information entry.</li>
<li>Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize care strategies.</li>
<li>Maintained resident records in electronic health record systems.</li>
<li>Assisted in quality improvement initiatives for care delivery processes.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.</li>
<li>Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.</li>
<li>Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.</li>
<li>Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Reviewed resident data to ensure accurate information entry.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize care strategies.
- Maintained resident records in electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in quality improvement initiatives for care delivery processes.
- 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.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- 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.
Education
Associates of Applied science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN01.2011
Skills
- MDS documentation
- Resident assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medicare reimbursement
- Regulatory compliance
- Care plan development
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Geriatric nursing expertise
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- MDS software familiarity
- Billing review
- Assessment coding
- Self motivation
Certification
RAC-CTA- AAPACN
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Cartersville nursing and healing
09.2022 - Current
Director of MDS Services
Douglasville Nursing and Rehab
12.2021 - 10.2022
Regional MDS Coordinator
Brickyard/Golden living
01.2019 - 09.2022
MDS Coordinator
Golden Living-Willow
01.2017 - 01.2019
MDS Coordinator/CaseManager
Kindred
01.2016 - 01.2017
MDS COORDINATOR
Trilogy
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associates of Applied science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Indianapolis, IN