Twenty one years experience as a RN with excellent communication, assessment, and teaching skills. Four years as a clinical analyst utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Analyst
Covtiviti
06.2019 - Current
Applies official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to check diagnostic codes.
Resourcefully uses various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Reviews, analyzes, and manages coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in medical records.
Maintains accuracy, completeness, and security of medical records and health information.
RN-Field Staff
Amedisys Home Health
01.2015 - 05.2019
Performs in depth assessment of patients including the patient's physical and emotional status, level of competency, home environment, safety factors, family or household member's ability to assist with care and the needs of the patient
Formulates a nursing care plan and is responsible for the clinical record for each patient receiving nursing care
Weekly reviews the utilization and progress of the patient with the supervisor and attending physician as necessary
Oasis uploading including coding diagnosis using ICD-10 codes at Start of Care, Resumption of care, and Recertification.
RN-Wound Care
Regency Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2016
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans as necessary
Regularly communicate with other treatment team members
Understand and apply infection control techniques
Maintain documentation of treatment plans and outcomes
Frequently assist surgeons with bedside procedures.
RN-Floor Staff
River Regions
01.2009 - 01.2011
Cared for patients who needed extended care as they dealt with chronic illnesses and disabilities
Collaborated with physicians, social workers, dieticians, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Performed skills such as vital sign checks, intravenous therapy, enteral tube feedings, wound care, range-of-motion exercises, indwelling urinary catheter care, respiratory therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ostomy care, tracheostomy, care, management of stable ventilators, and medication administration.
RN-Neuralgic, Travel Nurse Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2009
Treated patients with stroke, trauma and brain injuries
Continually assessed patient's vital signs, ability to speak, reflexes and responses
Recorded daily health status of patients and notified physicians of major changes.
RN-Floor and Charge Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2008
Managed and implemented patient care providing clinical skills including IV infusions, blood transfusions, injections, phlebotomy, respiratory care, and assisted with minor surgical procedures, wound vac placement and dressing changes
Also assisted with chest tube placements, transport of critical ill patients, neurological assessments, and patient teaching
Charged on part time bases, making work assignments, rounding with doctors, giving end of shift report, and overseeing CNAs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
2008
Associate - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
2000
Associate of Arts -
East Central Community College
Meridian, MS
1999
Skills
Good Organization Skills with Exceptional Attention to Detail
Team Player
Knowledgeable in Electronic Health Records Systems