Dynamic Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist at Children's National Medical Center, skilled in data analysis and process improvement. Enhanced documentation accuracy and compliance, driving significant improvements in patient outcomes. Passionate about team collaboration and optimizing workflows, I advocate for operational enhancements that elevate care quality and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
Childrens National Medical Center
Washington
07.2024 - Current
Conducted thorough reviews of clinical documentation, boosting data integrity and reporting accuracy.
Trained patient care team on documentation needs, enhancing compliance and awareness.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to identify and bridge documentation gaps, improving patient outcomes.
Advocated for workflow improvements, achieving efficiency gains and reduced administrative burdens.
Maintained audit records, supporting timely feedback and continuous practice enhancements.
Educated staff on reimbursement issues through concurrent data analysis.
Reviewed documentation for compliance, leading to better reporting and data accuracy.
Staff Nurse
The Arora Group
Gaithersburg
05.2017 - Current
Integrated new technologies to enhance health record management in NICU.
Delivered compassionate patient care, fostering trust and comfort while ensuring treatment plan adherence.
Administered medications and monitored vital signs, improving patient recovery times.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that elevated patient outcomes.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify needs, leading to targeted interventions for health improvements.
Implemented a patient tracking system, streamlining communication and reducing response times in critical care.
Provided comprehensive neonatal care, significantly improving quality of life for premature newborns through tailored treatment plans.
Care Team Lead
Cityblock Health
Washington
10.2021 - 07.2023
Educate members of the patient care team regarding specific documentation needs; education team members about reporting and reimbursement issues identified through concurrent/retrospective documentation and aggregate data analysis.
Conducted thorough reviews of clinical documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance, which led to enhanced data integrity and improved reporting.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to identify documentation gaps, driving substantial improvements in clinical data quality and patient care outcomes.
Maintained comprehensive records of audits and reviews, facilitating timely feedback and supporting continuous enhancements in documentation practices.
Trained staff on best practices for clinical documentation, fostering a culture of compliance and awareness that strengthened overall documentation accuracy.
Advocated for process improvements in documentation workflows, resulting in noticeable gains in efficiency and reduced administrative burdens.
Nurse Corps
United States Reserves
Washington
05.2011 - 12.2022
Managed unit of 56 members of United States Navy (USN) Reservists to secure adequate compliance.
Planned and implemented training days for 56 members to be compliant according to United States Navy.
Reviewed periodic health assessment (PHA) questions and answers with each reservist prior to completion of visit with provider.
Directly oversaw difficult venipunctures for collecting blood samples for screening purposes.
Acted as liaison between Senior Nurse Executive and members of nurse corp.
Facilitated training for detachments under headquarters and made sure annual training was complete for all detachments.
Used real-time documentation to track compliance and training for members in accordance to United States Navy policy.
Streamlined PHA process, improving pre-visit efficiency and accuracy for reservists.
Developed a real-time tracking system for reservist compliance, setting a new standard in training efficiency.
Clinical Workflow tester
Microhealth LLC
02.2020 - 10.2021
Executed comprehensive testing of clinical workflows, enhancing system efficiency and reducing error rates in patient data management.
Analyzed user feedback to identify workflow bottlenecks, driving targeted improvements that resulted in smoother operations and better user satisfaction.
Collaborated with developers and clinicians to refine testing protocols, ensuring accurate validation of system functionalities and improved stakeholder alignment.
Maintained thorough documentation of testing processes and results, supporting compliance with healthcare standards and facilitating audits.
Passionate about optimizing clinical workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving among team members.
Registered Nurse Team Lead
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Washington
02.2018 - 02.2020
Improved care quality by precise analysis of health metrics.
Guided a multidisciplinary care team, fostering collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and strengthen service delivery.
Implemented patient-centered care protocols, leading to noticeable improvements in patient satisfaction and engagement.
Analyzed patient data trends to identify areas for intervention, enabling targeted care plans that improved health metrics.
Developed streamlined communication processes for care coordination, reducing response times and elevating team efficiency.
Trained team members on best practices in patient engagement, resulting in marked gains in adherence to treatment plans.
Cultivated a culture of collaboration among nursing staff, enhancing team morale and improving overall patient care delivery.
Staff Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
02.2010 - 02.2018
Oversaw maintenance of accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Streamlined electronic health record processes, improving data accuracy and staff productivity.
Led a compassionate nursing team to provide high-quality patient care and enhance satisfaction.
Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes.
Monitored and adjusted treatment plans based on data analysis, boosting recovery rates.
Implemented a patient tracking system to streamline communication and reduce response times.
Developed a training module for nurses, elevating care standards across the unit.
Delivered specialized neonatal care, significantly enhancing quality of life for premature newborns.