Experienced healthcare professional specializing in compliance and quality assurance. Proven track record in leading interdisciplinary teams and optimizing resources while ensuring adherence to regulations. Strong skills in patient assessment and communication, resulting in improved care delivery and operational efficiency. Focused on ethical practices and fostering continuous improvement in healthcare documentation.
Hi, I’m
Alicia Deacon
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Monte Vista,CO
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rock Creek HealthcareMonte Vista, CO
Administrator/RN/Clinical Auditor
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Audit care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monte Vista EstatesMonte Vista, CO
Business Office Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing
08.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Rio Grande InnLa Jara, CO
Nursing Administrator
09.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Provided comprehensive data on patient care, hospital procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Juniper VillageMonte Vista, CO
Director of Nursing
09.2012 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Juniper VillageMonte Vista, CO
MDS Coordinator/Clinical Auditor
09.2009 - 09.2012
Job overview
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Enforced strict data validation rules to maintain accuracy and completeness of clinical data.
San Luis Valley HealthAlamosa, CO
Registered Nurse/Med-Surg, ICU, Emergency
12.2005 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Trinidad State College Alamosa
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2022 - 12.2024
University Overview
Trinidad State Collete Alamosa, CO
Associate of Arts from Nursing
08.2003 - 12.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Patient assessment and documentation
- Quality assurance and resource optimization
- Effective communication skills
- Time management strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Honesty and ethics in practice
Certification
- RN, 0174637, 12/01/2025
- CCDS, 07//30/25
References
References
- Dr. Mugabe Walker MD, 412-692-0803, mugabe.walker@gmail.com
- Elizabeth Romero RN,MHA, 719-568-5496, Ej112079@aol.com
Timeline
Trinidad State College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2022 - 12.2024
Administrator/RN/Clinical Auditor
Rock Creek Healthcare
09.2019 - Current
Business Office Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing
Monte Vista Estates
08.2018 - 09.2019
Nursing Administrator
Rio Grande Inn
09.2017 - 07.2018
Director of Nursing
Juniper Village
09.2012 - 09.2017
MDS Coordinator/Clinical Auditor
Juniper Village
09.2009 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse/Med-Surg, ICU, Emergency
San Luis Valley Health
12.2005 - 09.2009
Trinidad State Collete
Associate of Arts from Nursing
08.2003 - 12.2005
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