MDS Nurse Resume

Amy Webster

3062 Agriculture Lane

Miami, FL 33165

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Objective To work as a MDS Nurse and practice my skills and past experiences.

Qualifications:

• Strong Long Term Care MDS Experience
• Thorough knowledge of nursing
• Deep knowledge of rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
• Exceptional knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Experience:

MDS Nurse, August 2005 – Present

Trilogy Health Services, Miami, FL

• Provided direct resident care ensuring adherence to established plans.
• Conducted and documented thorough assessment of each resident’s medical status upon admission.
• Reported regular status and updates to appropriate personnel.
• Completed documentation and ensured reimbursement from all sources.
• Ensured availability of resources and quality care is delivered to all residents.
• Coordinated professional nursing care to residents.
• Helped in the development of a written care plan and assessment for each resident and review and revise.

MDS Nurse, May 2000 – July 2005

Trilogy Health Services, Miami, FL

• Coordinated in assessment of patients and ensured timely completion of the RAI adhering to Medicare, OBRA and Insurance requirements.
• Provided and coordinated patient care activities on the assigned unit.
• Monitored the assignment of residents to Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and the payment periods associated with the MDS schedules.
• Developed and maintained on-going MDS schedules for each resident.
• Communicated with physicians, nurses, CNA’s, coworkers, interdisciplinary team members and families, regarding resident’s clinical condition.
• Adhered to established departmental, center and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Union County College, Cranford, NJ

Example #2

Objective Obtain a position as a MDS Nurse at an esteemed organization where I can perform my duties with total sincerity, honesty, integrity and selflessness.

Career Profile:

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extended interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient at written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience with Federal Medicare/Medicaid.
• Wide knowledge of basic data analysis and communication tools.

Nursing Experience:

MDS Nurse, 2004 to till date

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

• Ensured the MDS is accurate and submitted on time.
• Implemented comprehensive plan of care for the resident.
• Handled care reimbursement system management in working with the MDS and RAI process.
• Evaluated and resolved Medicare MDS errors.
• Prepared reports and care plans in accordance with the rules and regulations of local public health departments.

Academic Background

MDS Certification, 2004

Columbia University, New York, NY

B.S in Nursing, 2003

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY