Brittany Cuevas
Diamondhead
Summary
Dynamic MDS Coordinator at Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, skilled in Medicare reimbursement and patient advocacy. Enhanced care quality through comprehensive assessments and staff education, ensuring compliance with regulations. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professionalism in long-term care settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
10.2016 - Current
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
RN Supervisor
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
RN Floor Nurse
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05.2014
Skills
- Continuous learning commitment
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Medicare reimbursement knowledge
- Case management experience
- Long-term care experience
- MDS software familiarity
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
10.2016 - Current
RN Supervisor
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
10.2015 - 10.2016
RN Floor Nurse
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
02.2015 - 10.2015
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
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