Diana Mallabo
Goleta
Summary
Accomplished MDS Coordinator with a strong background in Minimum Data Set management and regulatory compliance. Proficient in developing comprehensive care plans and leading interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes and ensure quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead MDS Coordinator
Buenavista Care Center
Santa Barbara
06.2020 - Current
- Coordinated care plans for residents in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Managed assessments and documentation for resident health status updates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care strategies.
- Educated staff on MDS processes and compliance requirements regularly.
- Reviewed and ensured accuracy of resident records and care plans consistently.
- Assisted in training new team members on MDS roles and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident care and services provided.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
- Audited monthly MDS submissions for accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
RN
Buenavista Care Center
Santa Barbara
12.2018 - Current
RN MDS Coordinator/Supervisor
Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara
07.2022 - 06.2023
RN
Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara
11.2020 - 12.2021
RN MDS Coordinator
Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara
03.2020 - 10.2020
LVN
Buenavista Care Center
Santa Barbara
10.2015 - 11.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UERMMMC
Quezon City, Philippines04-2005
Skills
- Minimum Data Set management
- Regulatory compliance
- Care plan development
- Health assessments
- Patient care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Delegation and supervision
- Long-term care experience
- Assessment coding
- Medicare reimbursement knowledge
Timeline
RN MDS Coordinator/Supervisor
Channel Islands Post Acute
07.2022 - 06.2023
RN
Channel Islands Post Acute
11.2020 - 12.2021
Lead MDS Coordinator
Buenavista Care Center
06.2020 - Current
RN MDS Coordinator
Channel Islands Post Acute
03.2020 - 10.2020
RN
Buenavista Care Center
12.2018 - Current
LVN
Buenavista Care Center
10.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UERMMMC