Gary S. Palmer
Sacramento, Ca ***31
*** - *** - ****, ** 916-***-**** (cell, off most of the time)
***********@*******.***
Position Sought : MDS Coordinator
Work Experience :
RAI Director
Capital Transitional Care Date of Hire : June 9, 2014 to 2/11/15
6421 24th Street Supervisor : Mary Lou Frandsen, RN DoN/J. Pantovich NHA
Sacramento, Ca 916- 391 - 6011
Position Duties:
Managed the MDS/RAI process for the facility, including the management of the Medicare /PPS process and Managed Care admissions, and including the direct supervision of an immediate subordinate, as well as the Interdisciplinary Team. Current employing facility is a transitional, rehabilitation focused SNF of 116 beds, with an attached SubAcute Unit. Completed MDS assessments and associated CAA’s, developed, compiled, wrote, and completed the initial Comprehensive Care Plans, and coordinated and lead the associated new admissions Rounds. Successfully managed the Medicare/PPS process with no late completed assessments, no default dates, and all PPS assessments completed at maximum reimbursement rates possible. Only one state survey completed while here, but the survey had no MDS or care plan deficiencies; for the first time in many years.
MDS Coordinator Date of Hire : 4/16/2012 : 06/2014
Sherwood Oaks Health Center Supervisor : Administrator Barbara Hutchison N.H.A.
130 Dana Street Immediate Supervisor : Meta Bonafidini RN/ D.O.N.S.
Fort Bragg, Ca 707 - 964 - 6333
Position : MDS Coordinator
Duties : Managed the MDS/RAI process for the facility, including directing the IDT, completing Care Plans, and managing the Medicare Process for the facility. Assumed the position with dozens of late MDS assessments yet to be completed, and almost all care plans completed late, not updated, or not existent at all. Established completion schedules and calendars for MDS’, for care plans, and for care plan conferences. Process was under control within two months, and there have been no late completed MDS assessments or care plans since. Most recent state survey found no care plan deficiencies. Medicare assessments have all been completed on time, with no Default days since I assumed the position. Wrote an extensive care plan library into the facility MDS software database to meet the care plan needs of the facility, for all IDT disciplines.
RNAC/MDS Coordinator Date of Hire : 2/22/2010 until 4/13/2012
Golden Living Center - Napa Supervisor : Executive Director : Brain Adams N.H.A.
705 Trancas Street Immediate Supervisor : Maribel Domantay
Napa, Ca RN/D.N.S
707 - 255 - 6060
Position : MDS Coordinator
Duties : Managed the MDS/RAI process for the facility, including directing the IDT, completing Care Plans, and managing the Medicare Process for the facility. Assumed the position with dozens of late MDS assessments yet to be completed, and almost all care plans completed late, not updated, or not existent at all. Established completion schedules and calendars for MDS’, for care plans, and for care plan conferences. Process was under control within two months, and there have been no late completed MDS assessments or care plans since. Most recent state survey found no care plan deficiencies. Medicare assessments have all been completed on time, with no Default days since I assumed the position. Wrote an extensive care plan library into the facility MDS software database to meet the care plan needs of the facility, for all IDT disciplines.
Date of Hire :07/21/2003 until 01/10/2010
Olive Ridge Care Center Supervisor : Executive Director : Robert Wright N.H.A.
1000 Executive Parkway
Oroville, Ca 530 - 533 - 7335
Positions : MDS Coordinator from initial hire date until 10/10/2003
Duties : Managed the RAI process for one 60 bed nursing unit of a medium sized, 120 bed, SNF, including all OBRA required assessments and Nursing Care Plans. Provided supervision, direction, and management of the assigned nursing staff for that nursing unit.
Reassigned to the position of Director of Staff Development on 10/10/2003.
Duties : Supervision, Direction, Training, and Discipline of the facility’s C.N.A. staff. Provided In-Service training for C.N.A.’s and Licensed Nurses. Wrote and obtained state authorization for a facility-based C.N.A. Certification Program, and successfully completed 10 certification classes of C.N.A. students to meet facility staffing needs. All of the candidates trained in the program successfully completed their state certification and became C.N.A.’s. Also served as Infection Control Coordinator, Fire Safety Coordinator, and Disaster Coordinator
Military Service : 01/10/1967 until 12/31/1970
U.S. Navy : Submarine Service Rank at Honorable Discharge : E - 5 / Radioman Second Class
Education :
Completion of State approved training program for position of Director of Staff Development
Completion of ANCC approved certificate program for MDS Coordinator : MDS 2.0
Associate Degree, Nursing
Sacrament City College 3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, Ca
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Sacramento State University 6000 J Street, Sacramento, Ca
Bachelor of Science, Geology
Arlington State University Arlington, Texas
Associate Degree - Administration of Justice
Sacramento City College 3835 Freeport Bd, Sacramento, Ca
Licenses :
Registered Nurse: California Registered Nurse Virginia (currently expired, but renewable)
Professional References :
Randi Rehdorf R.N. Maria Masaho RN Robert Wright
Director of Nursing Services MDS Coordinator Executive Director
Cypress Acres Nursing Home Fairfield Post Acute Care Riverside Health Care
1633 Cypress Lane 1255 Travis Blvd 7419 Skyway
Paradise, Ca Fairfield, Ca Paradise, Ca
530- 877 - 9316 707 - 425 - 0623 530 - 877 - 7676
348 - 208 - 8196 530-***-****
Indur Johnson O.T. / MBA Barbara Hutchison E.D.
Facility Rehabilitation Director Sherwood Oaks Health Center
Yuba City, Ca Fort Bragg, Ca