Good Shepherd Services Seymour, WI Oct 2003 to Aug 2013 RN MDS CoordinatorTheda Care Physicians
May 2002 to Sep 2003 Phone Triage RNTheda Care At Home Neenah, WI Jul 2001 to May 2002 Staff NurseStevens Community Medical Center Home Care and Hospice Morris, MN Oct 1999 to May 2001 Staff NurseHome Care Service Options Morris, MN Jan 1999 to Oct 1999 RN Consultant
Education:
Milwaukee County General Hospital School of Nursing Milwaukee, WI 1978 to 1981 RN Diploma degree in Professional Registered Nursing
Skills:
Skilled in assessing residents using the MDS RAI process. Knowledgeable and diligent in the use of the CMS RAI Manual. Proficient in developing resident-centered individualized care plans and conducting resident/family/IDT care conferences. Experienced at implementing and managing a Restorative Nursing program and CNA teaching. Knowledgeable of Medicare guidelines and skilled at obtaining optimal RUG levels to ensure adequate reimbursement. Competent in chart reviews and ICD-9 coding. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, reasoning, and problem solving skills. Skilled in the use of MDS computer software (ECS) and transmission of MDS's to CMS.