
Accomplished CDI Educator with a proven track record at Ensemble Health Partners, adept in creating impactful education programs and conducting comprehensive audits to enhance documentation accuracy. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and effective communication, I have significantly contributed to the development and success of CDI initiatives, demonstrating a strong ability to lead and innovate.
Created and presented weekly education for the CDI programs at 4 hospitals.
Taught study sessions for the CCDS exam
Created and presented monthly steering reports to the CDI steering committee
Created monthly and ad hoc education for physicians.
Created education for the case management and quality departments.
Continued to review cases daily in a CDI specialist capacity
Performed quality and accuracy audits for the CDI programs at two hospitals.
Created and built the Clinical Documentation program at Summit Healthcare. Chose and acquired CDI software, coordinated CDI education, interviewed and selected new CDI specialists.
Built rapport with physicians, case management, quality departments, as well as the C-suite
Created education for CDI specialists and physicians.
Managed day to day operations of the CDI program, including staffing, work assignments, and employee issues.
Did appeals for DRG downgrade denials
I have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
I have experience working in Allscripts, Meditech, and Epic EMRs
I have worked in 3M 360, 3M Collaborate, and Chartwise CDI software
I have high level experience with both concurrent and retrospective chart reviews
I am adept at understanding and working with both MS-DRG and APR-DRG models
I am proficient in sourcing, creating, and presenting multimodal education for a variety of audiences
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)