Lana

Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience in acute and long-term care, including 2 years as an MDS Coordinator. Skilled in optimizing MDS 3.0 functions, PDPM reimbursement, and interdisciplinary care planning. Proven ability to ensure 100% on-time MDS submissions, enhance documentation accuracy, and support survey readiness for regulatory compliance.

RN MDS Coordinator - Lebanon Nursing center - Lebanon, PA

(2024-08)

• Oversaw end-to-end completion and transmission of MDS assessments for a [Number]-bed facility, achieving 100% on-time submission rates by managing schedules and documentation.
• Evaluated clinical documentation to ensure accurate PDPM coding, directly supporting appropriate CMI and maximizing reimbursement levels for the facility.
• Led weekly care planning meetings with therapy, nursing, and dietary teams, creating highly personalized and compliant resident care strategies to improve outcomes.
• Partnered with floor nurses and CNAs to provide targeted training on daily charting compliance and accurate ADL tracking, enhancing documentation accuracy.
• Supported facility leadership during state and federal surveys by preparing flawless assessment documentation histories, contributing to successful survey readiness.

RNAC - Conestoga Nursing Home - Lancaster, PA

(2019-06 - 2019-09)

• Completed MDS assessments accurately and on schedule, supporting compliance and optimal reimbursement for the facility.
• Facilitated care conferences with the interdisciplinary team and residents' families, ensuring collaborative care planning and clear communication.

Staff RN Telemetry - Brynn Marr Hospital - Bryn Mawr, PA

(2006 - 2013)

• Monitored and interpreted telemetry data to assess patient condition, identifying abnormalities or changes in vital signs to enable timely interventions.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate dosages and proper administration techniques for patient safety.

Registered Nurse PCU - PMMC - Pottstown, PA

Delivered high-quality patient care by leveraging 17 years of nursing experience in both acute and long-term care settings, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Associate's degree - Nursing - Mozyr Nursing school (1987-09 - 1990-06)