Aleigh Lecklikner
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Health First
Melbourne, FL
06.2016 - 02.2024
- Participated in regular meetings with physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, therapists. to discuss changes or improvements needed for clinical documentation processes.
- Maintained current knowledge of ICD-10 coding requirements, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, DRG assignment criteria and CMS regulations.
- Identified discrepancies in documentation with providers and resolved inconsistencies in a timely manner.
- Maximized accuracy and completeness of medical records through in-depth audits and patient information reviews.
- Provided education to healthcare professionals on proper utilization of ICD-10 codes and other relevant coding guidelines.
- Acquired strong background in medical terms, illnesses and conditions and medical procedures.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
Rockledge, FL
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Participated in regular meetings with physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, therapists. to discuss changes or improvements needed for clinical documentation processes.
- Explained to entire healthcare team importance of providing in-depth, accurate medical records and documentation
- Maintained current knowledge of ICD-10 coding requirements, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, DRG assignment criteria and CMS regulations.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards for the Clinical Documentation Improvement program.
- Maximized accuracy and completeness of medical records through in-depth audits and patient information reviews.
- Identified discrepancies in documentation with providers and resolved inconsistencies in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
- Provided education to healthcare professionals on proper utilization of ICD-10 codes and other relevant coding guidelines.
- Acquired strong background in medical terms, illnesses and conditions and medical procedures.
Case manager
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
Rockledge
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsible for managing the patient through the continuum of care including utilization review and discharge planning
- Working with physicians and nurses, strived to provide the best care for the patient in the most cost effective way
- Attended educational classes including Medicare Boot Camp, DRG training and a case management training through Compass training
- Also performed case manager duties on the nursing floors, served as the observation nurse, emergency department case manager, and assisted in the pilot of the admission utilization nurse.
Cardiac nurse
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
Rockledge
02.2012 - 11.2013
- After a year off work, returned to 2 Tower and resumed previous position as a cardiac nurse.
Clinical case coordinator
Wuesthoff Brevard Homecare
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Responsible for managing the care of a team of 25-35 patients
- Responsibilities included managing and scheduling home health aides, coordinating with physicians, coordinating medication management, and direct nursing care.
Registered Nurse
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
Rockledge, FL
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Gained experience in multiple aspects of cardiac, cardiovascular, and pulmonary care
- Also worked in the intensive care unit
- Responsibilities and nursing skills include relief charge nurse, preoperative/postoperative management of surgical patients, pre/post procedure management of multiple types of cardiac interventions, assessment and medical management of cardiac and cardiovascular disorders, and various clinical skills.
Registered Nurse
Melbourne GI Center
Melbourne, FL
07.2007 - 11.2008
- Responsible for pre and post procedure management of patient care, post procedure follow up care calls, obtaining and maintaining intravenous medications, mixing IV medications, and inventorying medications and supplies.
Registered Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
09.2000 - 07.2007
- Worked on the trauma surgical/progressive care unit
- Gained experience with trauma patients, including spinal cord injury patients and patients with traumatic wounds and complex fractures
- Involved in the development of long term care plans for patients
- Also worked with various types of surgical patients
- Responsibilities and nursing skills include relief charge nurse, management of ventilators, tracheotomy care, multiple types of gastric tubes, colostomy care, urostomy care, external fixator care, continuous passive motion machine, wound management, management of surgical drains, and integrating patient care between multiple disciplines.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Brevard Community College
01.2000
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting -
Keiser College
01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain
In pursuit of Skills
- Proficient in Optum, 3M
- Training and Mentoring
- Clinical Documentation Oversight
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Healthcare Staff Interaction
- Medical Terminology
- Documentation Improvement
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Organizational Abilities
- Information Protection
- Behavior Modification
- Goal Setting
- Health Coaching
- Progress Monitoring
- Treatment Planning
- Personalized Coaching
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Health First
06.2016 - 02.2024
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
07.2015 - 06.2016
Case manager
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
11.2013 - 07.2015
Cardiac nurse
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
02.2012 - 11.2013
Clinical case coordinator
Wuesthoff Brevard Homecare
08.2010 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
11.2008 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse
Melbourne GI Center
07.2007 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2000 - 07.2007
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Brevard Community College
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting -
Keiser College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain