Registered Nurse Staff
Resume:
Barbara K. Myers
Pasadena, Texas 77503
Home Phone 713-***-****
Cell Phone 713-***-****
E-mail *********@***.***
Education 1992 - 1996 San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, Texas
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Registered Nurse
Professional 5/2012 - 2/2013 Regency Village Care Center
experience Webster, TX 77598
MDS Office Manager
R.N., RAC-CT
MDS Coordinator
Gathering of detailed patient information for the
purpose of completing the Minimum Data Set and
transmitting the information to CMS and the Texas
state bureau for the maximization of reimbursement
Facilitation of Weekly Interdisciplinary Team
Rounds
In-servicing staff on a variety of topics
applicable to our unit needs
Supervising staff, assigning duties, and assuring
timely completion of all work
Participated in the MDS section of the Quality
Improvement process
Communicated with EMR provider for the purpose of
aligning the information gathered and reported with
CMS expectations
Assisting in the completion of the 802/672 for
Department of Aging and Disability surveys
Researching reasons for incorrect electronic
information being reported to CMS on the Casper
report and resolving/explaining the information
Reviewing possible admission's information for the
RUG-IV classification to assist in the decision of
admission.
10/2008 - 5/2012 Memorial Hermann University Place
Nursing Center Houston, TX 77074
Nursing Services
Clinical Education Specialist
MDS Coordinator R.N., RAC-CT
Gathering of detailed patient information for the
purpose of completing the Minimum Data Set and
transmitting the information to CMS and the Texas
state bureau for the maximization of reimbursement
Facilitation of Weekly Interdisciplinary Team
Rounds
Assisting in the interview process for new staff
Clinical Educator
In-servicing staff on a variety of topics
applicable to our unit needs
Assisting in staff meetings
Arranging for speakers for monthly in-services
Infection Control
Educating staff on proper infection control
techniques
Keeping abreast of the changes in infection control
practices
Auditing staff compliance with practice standards
Answering questions and assuring staff of safe
practices
9/2007-10/2008 Patients Medical Center
Pasadena, Texas
Accounting Department
Charge Audit Nurse
Comparing patients bills with actual expenses to
verify correctness
Researching and verifying charges for patient
concerns
Responding to insurance company denials
Assisting in the building of an EMR
Gathering information for JCAHO and State reporting
Special projects for the Chief Financial Officer,
Director of Nursing Services and the Director of
Patient Accounts
1/2001 - 9/2007 Memorial Hermann Hospital
Southwest Houston, TX
Skilled Nursing Unit
MDS Coordinator
Gathering of detailed patient information for the
purpose of completing the Minimum Data Set and
transmitting the information to CMS and the Texas
state bureau for the maximization of reimbursement
Completing reports for management that assists in
the understanding of the data collected and it's
effect on reimbursement
Facilitation of Weekly Interdisciplinary Team
Rounds
In-servicing staff on a variety of topics
applicable to our unit needs
Assisting in the interview process for new staff
Supervising staff, assigning duties, and assuring
timely completion of all work
7/2004 - 9/2007 Memorial Hermann Hospital
Southwest Houston, TX
Acute Rehabilitation Unit
IRF/PAI Coordinator
Gathering of patient information for the purpose of
completing the Inpatient Rehabilitation
Facility/Patient Assessment Instrument and
transmitting the information to CMS and the Texas
state bureau for the most appropriate payment for
work performed
Completing reports for management that assists in
the understanding of the data collected and it's
effect on the payment
Facilitation of Weekly Interdisciplinary Team
Rounds with four Physical Medicine Rehab Physicians
In-servicing staff on a variety of topics
appropriate to the needs of the unit and to improve
documentation in order to capture an appropriate
picture of the work performed and capture the most
appropriate payment
Assisting in the interview process for new staff
Supervising staff, assigning duties, and assuring
timely completion of all work
10/2002 - 7/2004 Memorial Hermann Hospital
Southwest Houston, TX
Admissions Coordinator for both the Skilled Nursing
Facility and the Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Communicating with Case Management and the nursing
units to evaluate patients for the purpose of
appropriate admissions to both units.
Communicating with insurance company
representatives to verify benefits and obtain
authorization of stay for patients being evaluated
for admission to both units from outside sources
Tracking admissions and discharges for both units
for the purpose of monitoring the flow for planning
staff use
Monitoring delays in admissions and lapse time
between evaluation and admission for both units
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