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Carla Gilless

New Orleans

Summary

Dynamic MDS Team Leader with a proven track record in team motivation and quality improvement. Expertise in problem-solving and monitoring progress, ensuring the successful achievement of time-sensitive goals.

Overview

1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

MDS Team Leader

Colonial Oaks Living Center
Metairie, LA
10.2024 - Current

Led MDS department to meet time-sensitive goals by developing calendars, guiding teammates, monitoring Quality Measures progress, and elevating CMI. Requires a very strong and thorough understanding of the PDPM reimbursement system.

Collaborated with PMC on MDS initiatives, troubleshooting issues across multiple facilities to enhance operational efficiency.

Executed responsibilities independently, ensuring consistent adherence to departmental standards.

MDS Coordinator/Medical Records

Wynhoven Community Care
Marrero, LA
05.2023 - 10.2024

I left this job for a period of time to care for my terminally ill father. Upon my return, I addressed the needs of the Medical Records department.

Coordinated comprehensive assessments to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Developed and maintained accurate Minimum Data Set documentation for resident care plans.

Trained and mentored staff on MDS completion processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.

MDS Coordinator

Landmark Nursing Center of Hammond
Hammond, LA
12.2017 - 05.2023

Contributed to MDS team efforts to achieve record CMI.

Coordinated completion of Minimum Data Set assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Oversaw training programs for nursing staff on MDS documentation and best practices.

Analyzed resident data to identify care plan adjustments and improve patient outcomes.

Psychiatric Nurse

Tangi Pines Nursing Center
Amite, LA
04.2017 - 12.2017

Secured a dementia unit along with an additional secure psychiatric unit.

MDS Coordinator

The Guest House
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2016 - 04.2017

The start of my MDS career. Completed training and collaborated effectively with a team.

Education

Practical Nursing -

Compass Career College
Hammond
05-2012

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Quality improvement
  • Staff management
  • Staff training
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team motivation

Certification

IV Therapy

CPR

AED

Timeline

MDS Team Leader

Colonial Oaks Living Center
10.2024 - Current

MDS Coordinator/Medical Records

Wynhoven Community Care
05.2023 - 10.2024

MDS Coordinator

Landmark Nursing Center of Hammond
12.2017 - 05.2023

Psychiatric Nurse

Tangi Pines Nursing Center
04.2017 - 12.2017

MDS Coordinator

The Guest House
08.2016 - 04.2017

Practical Nursing -

Compass Career College
Carla Gilless