ELISA PATRUM

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Professional Summary

Seasoned MDS Coordinator & RN with over 34 years of experience in nursing supervision and administration, ensuring appropriate care while maximizing reimbursement. Working within multiple settings including SNF, Dialysis, Home Health, and Neurology. Extensive experience in managing the coordination and participating in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument, including MDS, CAA's, and Care Plan, in accordance with current Federal and State regulations. I work well with people at all levels of the organization and strive for best outcomes for the customer. Skills

● Appropriate coding & Setting ARDs for New Admissions

● Completing Monthly Calendar for Long-Term

● Ensuring Accuracy & Compliance

● Timely Completion & Submission of MDS

● Strategic Planning & Decision-Making

● Developing & Implementing Programs

● Maintaining Confidentiality & HIPAA

● Seeking Out New Methods & Principles

● Relating Information Concerning Patient Conditions

● Tactful & Compassionate Approach

● Highly-Organized & Dedicated

● Excellent Verbal & Written Communication

Work History

RN MDS Coordinator

Hylond Health Care-Modesto C.A.

Owning PDPM-ICD 10 code selections for new admits, correlating with therapy and nursing for specific skilled need.

● Applying appropriate codes, as well as coordinating education for the staff as needed, to ensure accurate documentation.

● Effectively organizing and leading care plan and monthly UR meetings, while driving a QM focus across all disciplines.

● Monitoring the team for appropriate interview dates, and verifying assessments have been transmitted and approved.

● Immediately correcting any rejected records, as well as notifying supervisor if noncompliance by the staff is noted.

● Proactively utilizing the RAI, MDS 3.0, QM, CBQM, and MBP manuals to inform activities and assessments.

● Collaborating with all in-house and ancillary Departments to assure understanding and compliance with the RCP.

● Formulating Resident Care Plans with the interdisciplinary team, according to their needs and the required time frame.

● Speaking to residents and ensuring their wellbeing through regular checks, and following-up on complaints or incidents.

● Overseeing evaluation of patient conditions using the Minimum Data Set for biophysical, psychosocial, and age needs. 2022-present

RN MDS Coordinator

UNC SNF-Eden, N.C

Owning PDPM-ICD 10 code selections for new admits, correlating with therapy and nursing for specific skilled need.

● Applying appropriate codes, as well as coordinating education for the staff as needed, to ensure accurate documentation.

● Effectively organizing and leading care plan and monthly UR meetings, while driving a QM focus across all disciplines.

● Monitoring the team for appropriate interview dates, and verifying assessments have been transmitted and approved.

● Immediately correcting any rejected records, as well as notifying supervisor if noncompliance by the staff is noted.

● Proactively utilizing the RAI, MDS 3.0, QM, CBQM, and MBP manuals to inform activities and assessments.

● Collaborating with all in-house and ancillary Departments to assure understanding and compliance with the RCP.

● Formulating Resident Care Plans with the interdisciplinary team, according to their needs and the required time frame.

● Speaking to residents and ensuring their wellbeing through regular checks, and following-up on complaints or incidents.

● Overseeing evaluation of patient conditions using the Minimum Data Set for biophysical, psychosocial, and age needs. RN MDS Coordinator 2019 to 2022

Jacobs Creek – Madison, NC

MDS completion for reimbursement purposes, including accurate ICD-10 coding, and implementation of PDPM.

● Leveraged knowledge of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws.

● Coordinated the RAI process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, completion of MDS, CAAs, and interdisciplinary care plan.

● Monitored and documented the management of Medicare and Managed Care residents in collaboration with the team.

● Provided innovative, responsible healthcare through the creation and implementation of improved systems/processes.

● Participated in PDPM meetings, weekly care plan meetings, and month-end meetings to meet Federal billing requirements.

● Notified and coordinated the interdisciplinary team for MDS assessment completion, in accordance with all regulations.

● Initiated patient education plan according to individualized needs, as prescribed by physician and hospital procedures.

● Documented patients' status, according to unit-specific policies, and maintained a tracking system of MDS schedules. RN MDS Coordinator 2019 to 2019

Salem Town – Winston Salem, NC

● Ensured the timely, accurate completion of both the RAI and care management processes from admission to discharge.

● Drove adherence to company police and Federal, State, and Certification guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate.

● Aligned with interdisciplinary team to assess resident needs and develop MDS assessment schedules and plan reviews.

● Ensured the team made decisions for either completing or not completing additional MDS based on the clinical criteria.

● Supported the coordination of, and managed daily stand-up meetings, as well as education for the Clinical Department.

● Aided designees in identifying significant changes, physician orders, and verbal reports to ensure MDS reflected same.

● Actively participated in the regulatory and certification survey process, as well as the correction of deficiencies.

● Completed accurate coding of the MDS, obtaining information via medical record reviews, observation, and interviews.

● Played a key role in consistent, timely reimbursement, including maintaining current MDS status of assigned residents. RN MDS Coordinator 2017 to 2019

Avante – Reidsville, NC

● Served as Lead for MDS completion, RUG reimbursement, Quality Measures, case management.

● Used Resident Assessment Instrument to gather information during initial and period interviews with patients/families.

● Directed staff education around documentation, ICD-10 coding, UPR reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

● Ensured that the Minimum Data Set was completed and transmitted to the State repository according to RAI regulations.

● Performed administrative duties such educating the staff for appropriate documentation to support the MDS.

● Monitored Quality Measures Reports on a monthly basis, focusing on those impacting the Federal Five Star System.

● Effectively supported the Nursing staff in encouraging residents and families to participate in plan of care development.

● Coordinated POC review and revision with interdisciplinary team, updating after assessment or patient status change.

● Promoted the physical and emotional well-being of nursing facility residents, ensuring the highest degree of quality care. Clinical Coordinator/PC/Field RN 2010 to 2017

Advanced Home Health Care – Reidsville, NC

● Managed day-to-day operations of a Home Health Care team, organizing, scheduling, evaluating specialized programs.

● Ensured the agency met all legal requirements, and that the standards rolled-out by the parent organization were met.

● Effectively handled client intake and discharge planning, including educational/financial services and health insurance.

● Assessed, facilitated, and advocated for patient options and services through the continuum of care, driving excellence.

● Promoted optimal quality and cost-effective outcomes by strategically coordinating with other Nurses and Physicians.

● Supported case management and support services, including connecting patients to relevant community resources.

● Increased utilization of preventative care as well as patients' ability for self-management and shared decision-making.

● Correlated with hospital discharge planners to ensure best patient outcomes, for community success. Previous Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing & Clinical Coordinator – Loris Extended Care Center, Loris, SC – 2006 to 2010 Patient Care Manager – Liberty Home Care & Hospice, Supply, NC – 2005 to 2009 Director of Nursing – Myrtle Beach Manor, Myrtle Beach, SC – 2004 to 2005 Nurse/MDS Coordinator, Hemodialysis Unit – Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC – 2002 to 2004 Director of Nursing – MFNC/Guilford Health Care, Greensboro, NC – 1994 to 2002 Nurse Manager – Dialysis Care of Eden, Eden, NC – 1992 to 1994 Staff Nurse – High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, NC – 1990 to 1991 Staff Nurse – Clapps Nursing Center – 1988 to 1990 Education/Licensure

Guilford Technical Community College – Associate of Arts & Sciences in Nursing, Greensboro, NC Relias Academy-CMAC (Certified Medical Assessment Coordinator)

-N.C. R.N. License (Compact)-

-California R. N. License

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