Kelsey Harter
Bowling Green
Summary
Dynamic MDS Coordinator with extensive experience at Country View Nursing Facility, excelling in care plan development and staff training. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Skilled in MDS software and committed to fostering a knowledgeable workforce, ensuring high-quality care delivery. Nursing knowledge in long term care, clinic, and hospice settings. Nursing management and leadership in long term care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator
Country View Nursing Facility
02.2025 - 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 with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
Interim DON/MDS Coordinator
Silex Community Care
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Monitored staff to ensure completion of nursing, CNA, and CMT duties were complete.
- Monitored antibiotics and antipsychotics
- Infection control certification
Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- administered pediatric vaccines through insurance and vaccines for children program
- back coordinator for the VFC program
- ordered and stocked all vaccines, allergy injections, and supplies
- administered allergy injections and required documentation
- EMR documentation for all vaccines and injections administered
LPN Charge Nurse
Beth Haven Nursing Home
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- provided wound care and completed according documentation
- assessed for changes of condition
- G-tube care and medication administration
- EMR documentation and assessments
LPN Office Nurse
Hannibal Clinic
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
LPN Hospice Nurse
Community Loving Care Hospice
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Willow Care Center
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- administered medications, g-tube medications, IV/PICC line antibiotics
- charted daily assessments and changes of condition
- delegated tasks to the CNA's
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hannibal Lagrange University
Hannibal, MO05-2021
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hannibal Lagrange University
Hannibal, MO08-2014
Pittsfield Highschool
Pittsfield05-2007
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records proficiency
- Medical record management
- Research and data collection
- Delegation and supervision
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Staff training
- MDS software familiarity
- infection prevention
Certification
Infection prevention Training
Timeline
MDS Coordinator
Country View Nursing Facility
02.2025 - Current
Interim DON/MDS Coordinator
Silex Community Care
06.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
01.2023 - 06.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Beth Haven Nursing Home
01.2021 - 01.2023
LPN Hospice Nurse
Community Loving Care Hospice
03.2018 - 03.2019
LPN Office Nurse
Hannibal Clinic
01.2018 - 08.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Willow Care Center
08.2014 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hannibal Lagrange University
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hannibal Lagrange University
Pittsfield Highschool
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