Branda McCowan
Summary
Accomplished RN with over 30 years of Medical/Healthcare experience in various roles and departments, who developed strong clinical knowledge of disease pathophysiology and processes. Successfully developed organization skills, independent critical thinking and proactive attitude to promote positive change and outcomes. Established expertise in staff training and development and solving problems to maintain a productive, positive, efficient and quality-driven environment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Revenue Cycle Integrity Specialist
UPMC Williamsport
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Improved unbilled professional charges through weekly updates and summary reports.
- Worked with CFO/Finance/IT/leadership on revenue opportunities within the organization.
- Assisted in the development of educational information/tip sheets to aid in work queue edits/errors.
- Worked with Customer Service to review and correct patient billing concerns.
- Established a contract with the Amish Community and Williamsport UPMC to attribute discounts to all services.
Manager Clinical Documentation
UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Analyzed CDI reports for executive leaders to clearly define financial impact.
- Collaborated with physician champion to enhance the CDI process.
- Provided coding and clinical documentation education to physicians, residents, and ancillary staff.
- Composed monthly educational information for physician's newsletter.
- Monitored CDI staff's progress to ensure benchmarks are met monthly.
- Collaborated with Quality/HIM leaders to resolve HAC/PSIs for accurate coding and billing.
CQVA Coordinator/Supply Chain RN
Susquehanna Health System
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Organized and lead supply chain meetings with corporate leaders to provide progress on cost-saving initiatives.
- Promoted and reestablished a multidisciplinary clinical supply chain management program.
- Evaluated and analyzed clinical products for quality, best practices, clinical outcomes, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinated educational requirements for nursing and ancillary staff, and physicians for new supplies and equipment.
Clinical Documentation Specialist RN
Susquehanna Health System
03.2011 - 06.2016
- Analyzed documentation for discrepancies and incompleteness to establish opportunities for documentation improvement for compliance, coding and billing purposes.
- Educated new staff to JATA program, coding rules, and query process.
- Collaborated with physicians through written queries and verbal communication to update clinical documentation.
PACU RN
Muncy Valley Hospital
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Performed critical thinking and assessment skills for sedated patients.
Cardiac Rehab RN
Susquehanna Health System
07.2003 - 08.2009
- Assessed and implemented risk factor modification strategies for cardiac patients.
- Participated/developed community outreach/cardiac support educational programs.
Endoscopy RN
Susquehanna Health System
02.2001 - 07.2003
- Updated policies and procedures on standard committee.
- Administered conscious sedation during GI procedures.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopy procedures.
PACU Staff Nurse RN/Resource Clinician
Divine Providence Hospital
01.1992 - 02.2001
- Participated in the development of quality indicators and patient safety measures.
- Developed a self scheduling and department orientation process for staff.
- Provided education and support to staff and assess competencies for all aspects of care, skills and system policies.
ICCU Staff RN
Queens Medical Center
09.1991 - 12.1991
- Assisted physicians with chest tube insertion, intubation, central line insertion and many other procedures.
- Think independently as a traveling nurse and adapted to a different standard of care and new policies.
Medical/Surgical/ICCU Staff RN/Preceptor
Divine Providence Hospital
09.1985 - 09.1991
- Precepted newly hired staff nurses and manage and delegate patient care.
- Referred ancillary personnel and functioned as charge nurse as needed.
Education
MSN: Leadership in Healthcare -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
BSN: Nursing -
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA01.2015
Undergraduate: General Education -
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA01.2015
Registered Nurse: Nursing -
Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing
Danville, PA01.1985
High School Diploma: Academics -
Middleburg High School
Middleburg, PA01.1983
Skills
- Independent judgment and decision making
- Analytical thinker
- Development of educational information
- Exceptional problem solver/team player
- Effective communicator
- Strong presentation skills
- Knowledge of Epic, Medipac, Optum, JATA, Coder Select, nThrive, Cognos, Power BI Dashboards
Accomplishments
- CDIP (Clinical Documentation Improvement Professional) Certification
- Co-lead Central Pennsylvania ACDIS Local Chapter
- Member of Informatics Counsel
- Sepsis Taskforce
- CPR Instructor
- Products and Standardization Committee
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
- ACDIS (Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists)
- Contributor of Alex's Lemonade Stand
Timeline
Revenue Cycle Integrity Specialist
UPMC Williamsport
03.2020 - 04.2024
Manager Clinical Documentation
UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport
01.2017 - 03.2020
CQVA Coordinator/Supply Chain RN
Susquehanna Health System
06.2016 - 01.2017
Clinical Documentation Specialist RN
Susquehanna Health System
03.2011 - 06.2016
PACU RN
Muncy Valley Hospital
08.2009 - 03.2011
Cardiac Rehab RN
Susquehanna Health System
07.2003 - 08.2009
Endoscopy RN
Susquehanna Health System
02.2001 - 07.2003
PACU Staff Nurse RN/Resource Clinician
Divine Providence Hospital
01.1992 - 02.2001
ICCU Staff RN
Queens Medical Center
09.1991 - 12.1991
Medical/Surgical/ICCU Staff RN/Preceptor
Divine Providence Hospital
09.1985 - 09.1991
MSN: Leadership in Healthcare -
Grand Canyon University
BSN: Nursing -
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Undergraduate: General Education -
Luzerne County Community College
Registered Nurse: Nursing -
Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing
High School Diploma: Academics -
Middleburg High School
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