Tameeka Smith

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

RN MDS Support Nurse at Legacy Health Services (2022-10 – Present)

• Oversee the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments across multiple facilities.
• Travel between various facilities to ensure compliance and enhance the quality of care provided
• Demonstrate knowledge of and interpret applicable policies and procedures, State and Federal regulations, and changes to federal Medicare and Medicaid programs, QMs, QAO, and QRP.
• Provide comprehensive training for systems related to the patient assessment instrument, clinical software, Medicare reimbursement, Medicare coverage/eligibility requirements, State Medicaid reimbursement systems, and special contract systems
• Monitor and support facilities reimbursement and clinical services
• Provide direction for the implementation of the case management process and support as it relates to the program integrity
• Monitor RAI process for accuracy and completeness to assure accurate, comprehensive patient assessment and reimbursement potential is reflected by medical record review, discussion, recommendation, documentation, and reporting
• Orientate new RACs as needed

RN MDS Coordinator at The Gardens of MacGregor (2019-10 – 2022-10)

• Ensure that a full resident assessment is completed upon admission of each resident, annual assessment, and when a significant change of condition occurs.
• Coordinate/supervise documentation/completion of MDS and Care Plans by the interdisciplinary team.
• Screen each Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy before finalizing, validating, and signing.
• Transmit RAI data.
• Ensure that PDPM assessments are completed per the required CMS schedule.
• Manage and maintain certs.
• Train staff in the completion of the MDS and corresponding documentation in support of the MDS data
• Manage QM and QAO

RN MDS Coordinator/ RN Supervisor at Legacy Health Services- Cedarwood Plaza (2014-04 – 2019-09)

• Ensure that a full resident assessment is completed upon admission of each resident, annual assessment, and when a significant change of condition occurs.
• Ensure that comprehensive and quarterly assessments are completed as scheduled.
• Ensure the schedule completion of RAI following state and federal guidelines.
• Input data into the RAI computer system.
• Coordinate/supervise documentation/completion of MDS, RAPs and Care Plans by the interdisciplinary team.
• Screen each Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy before finalizing, validating, and signing.
• Transmit RAI data.
• Ensure that PPS assessments are completed per the required CMS schedule.
• Ensure that the required tracking forms are completed per the RAI and state requirements.
• Train other staff in the completion of the MDS and corresponding documentation in support of the MDS data

Charge Nurse-Skilled Unit / Victim's Advocate/Coordinator at Joseph House of Cleveland, Inc (2004-09 – 2014-02)

• Managing office, writing grant proposal & budget, recruiting and training volunteers, performing community outreach, processing client intake, making referrals, medical and legal advocating

Home Health Aide at Willcare Home Care (2002 – 2006)

• Assisting clients with ADL's and IADL's

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing – Bryant & Stratton College (2013-12)