Alexandria Purville
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Clinical Auditor recognized for leading comprehensive audits and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in multitasking and organization, successfully managing multiple audits while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Auditor
Montefiore Hospital
Tarrytown, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Led comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and internal policies.
- Enhanced and streamlined auditing procedures to support cross-departmental operational effectiveness.
- Mentored junior auditors, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify risk areas and implement corrective actions.
- Presented audit findings to senior management, driving informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying charge gaps and missing supplies
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by regularly updating audit procedures and techniques.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
St. John's Hospital
Yonkers, NY
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Ensured accuracy of clinical documentation in patient records to enhance care quality.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline documentation processes and improve efficiency.
- Conducted audits of medical records for compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Trained staff on effective documentation techniques to maintain data integrity and completeness.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the appropriate representation of patient severity levels within EHRs.
- Expedited accurate clinical documentation completion by promptly responding to queries from healthcare providers and support staff, offering timely guidance and support.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Managed electronic clinical documentation and uploaded changes or updates using Nuance JA Thomas.
ICU Nurse
St. John's Hospital
Yonkers, NY
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and team efficiency.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess vital signs and detect changes in patient conditions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient safety protocols and outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of critically ill patients to ensure timely interventions and optimal care delivery.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications in compliance with established protocols to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, family members, and patients on complex end-of-life decisions within the intensive care unit.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cochran School of Nursing
Yonkers, NYSkills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Audit reporting
- Report creation
- Decision-making
- Root-cause analysis
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Project management
Affiliations
AHIMA - American Health Information Management Association
Certification
- HFMA - Healthcare Financial Management Association
Timeline
Clinical Auditor
Montefiore Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
St. John's Hospital
09.2016 - 01.2019
ICU Nurse
St. John's Hospital
04.2014 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cochran School of Nursing