Susan Mutch RN

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Methuen, Ma 01844 H: 978-***-**** C: 978-***-****

email: acguty@r.postjobfree.com

Self-directed, able to meet deadlines and work independently.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experienced with MDS, PPS, Oasis - C, Healthwyse System, EMR.

Skills:

Physical assessment, risk management, Quality outcomes.

Coordination of care, knowledge of Medicare/ Medicaid Guidelines.

Positions Held:

Caretenders VNA 02/2013-present

Case manager, home visits, assess, teach, coordinate care

Lifeplans, Inc.

Independent Nurse Assessor

09/2012- present

Home visits for assessment and safety for Tufts, Genworth, John Hancock, and

Mass Mutual.

MULTICULTURAL HOMECARE

599 Canal Street

Lawrence Ma.

1/2011- 8/2012

QA reviewer for Oasis C documentation.

Chart review and remediation as needed to ensure compliance with all Federal

regulations and timeliness and accuracy of information.

Extensive teaching done with nursing staff on documentation guidelines.

Familiar with Healthwyse system and Oasis C

Pilgrim Nursing and Rehab Center

Peabody, Ma

07/2008 thru 12/2010

Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator/Case Manager

Responsible for management and completion of Medicare assessments, care

planning, staff teaching and interdisciplinary coordination of services/

documentation for Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care

SUNBRIDGE

METHUEN, MA

Clinical Case manager 03/2008-7/2008 (facility closed)

Responsible for assessment and care planning, staff teaching, discharge planning

And fiscal responsibility for Medicare/ Medicaid reimbursement.

PLEASANT VALLEY NURSING CENTER 5/2005-3/2008

8 Peabody Rd

Derry, NH

MDS/PPS COORDINATOR

Sub-acute unit, 20 bed rehab/skilled nursing. Total 106 beds dually certified for

Medicare and Medicaid. Case managed, taught, implemented care plans, discharge

plans, coordinated client and physician goals for treatment and positive outcomes.

Monitored quality risk indicators, risk managed a variety of high risk clients

including young adult, trauma, rehab and medical clients.

Nursing Supervisor

Amesbury Village Amesbury Ma

07/2003- 4/2004

Responsible for staff and clients of 100 bed facility of mixed medical, dual

diagnosis, primarily head injury, and ventilator clients, Duties included staffing

assignments, behavioral interventions, assessment and oversight of client

treatments.

Amesbury Village

Reimbursement Coordinator

PPS/MDS 4/2004-5/2005

Medicare/ Medicaid assessments care planning and teaching.

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HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL

STAFF NURSE/ ONCOLOGY 3/2002-7/2003

Primary care for oncology patients

Duties included central line management, pain management, med management and

wound care, teaching for chemo / side effects, discharge planning and Care

planning.

Americare Nursing Services

MDS/PPS Consultant 9/2001-3/2002

Genesis Health Care

Academy Manor

Andover, Ma

Director of Nursing 3/2000-3/2001

168 bed geriatric and Alzheimer’s facility rehab focused.

Responsible for the direction and monitoring of a nursing department of over 100

nursing employees. Experience with labor relations, compliance with State and

Federal regulations. (DPH, OBRA, HCFA) infection control, staff development,

quality of patient care and nursing standards.

Academy Manor

MDS/PPS Coordinator 3/1998-3/2000

Responsible to set up entire department for MDS 2.0, records review, care

planning, risk management, reimbursement compliance within State and Federal

regulations for Medicare/ Medicaid

NEVINS HOME

Methuen, ma

UNIT MANAGER

Geriatric facility 9/1982-3/1998

Responsible for supervising patient care, initiated treatment for patients,

implementing care plans and as patient advocate. Interfaced with MD’s, families,

vendors on 1 to 1. Oversaw and completed wound care, med monitoring,

behavioral treatments and outcomes. Responsible for a direct care staff of 8.

Education:

Registered Nurse ADN, Northern Essex Community College 1992

Liberal Arts Northern Essex Community College 1976

Registered Nurse Ma. Lic. # 205493

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