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Christina Smith

Grandview,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Highly motivated to succeed in any environment. Adept at quickly mastering new skills and working effectively without supervision.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

RN, CPC-A

Ceris
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2022 - Current
  • Review itemized hospital facility bills for duplicates and errors. Determine accuracy and dose of high-cost pharmaceutical charges. Review for hospital-acquired conditions, as well as disallow routine services, supplies, and capital equipment.

RN Behavioral Health Department

Texas Health Huguley
Burleson, TX
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies
  • Delegates appropriately to ensure the implementation of the plan of care while ensuring patient safety.

RN, CPC-A

Corvel / Ceris
Fort Worth, TX
03.2014 - 02.2021
  • Review Workers compensation claims for 13 states
  • Applying J1, J2 payments and DRG validation
  • Review Operative Report to confirm support for billed CPT codes
  • Ensure injury and treatment are related to original workers compensation accepted claim.

RN

Vitas hospice
Fort Worth, TX
12.2010 - 06.2014
  • Inpatient nurse responsible for the care of 2-5 terminally ill patients
  • Pain management, medication administration, assessment and family education about death and dying.

RN

USMD HOSPITAL
Fort Worth, TX
06.2011 - 01.2012
  • Nurse on medical surgical floor
  • Receive patients from PACU
  • Accountable for patient assessment, medication administration, blood administration and documentation.

RN Psychiatric Nurse

JPS Hospital. II Psychiatry Department
Fort Worth, TX
11.2008 - 11.2010
  • Part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting in the development and implementation of individual patient treatment plans based on observation
  • Provided crisis intervention to patients experiencing acute episodes.

LVN - Wound Care and Med-surg

Kindred Southwest
Fort Worth, TX
11.2006 - 05.2007
  • One 12-hour shift per week as a staff med-surg nurse caring for up to 6 patients
  • Four 8-hour shifts per week as part of the wound care team, changing wound vacs and dressings.

LVN/staff

Southwest Nursing Rehab
Fort Worth, TX
08.2006 - 11.2006
  • Conducted assessments, passed meds, and charted for up to 26 patients per 16-hour shift.

Orthodontist Assistant

Dr. Joe Crain DDS
Fort Worth, TX
05.1998 - 10.2004
  • Working under supervision of Dr
  • Crain seating and removing appliances, braces, and wires
  • Brace applications performed on both children and adults.

Home Health Aide

Kimberly Quality Care
Cleburne, TX
07.1990 - 05.1998
  • Assist geriatric patients with ADLs in their homes.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Huguley Nursing Center - Burleson, TX
Burleson
11.1989 - 07.1990
  • Assisted with ADL's, feeding and vital signs on up to 30 patients.

Education

Associate Degree -

Hill College
Cleburne, TX
05.2008

Vocational Nursing -

Hill College
Cleburne, TX
08.2006

Skills

  • Quality Improvement
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Wound Care
  • Healthcare billing
  • Patient care planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN, CPC-A

Ceris
06.2022 - Current

RN Behavioral Health Department

Texas Health Huguley
03.2021 - 10.2021

RN, CPC-A

Corvel / Ceris
03.2014 - 02.2021

RN

USMD HOSPITAL
06.2011 - 01.2012

RN

Vitas hospice
12.2010 - 06.2014

RN Psychiatric Nurse

JPS Hospital. II Psychiatry Department
11.2008 - 11.2010

LVN - Wound Care and Med-surg

Kindred Southwest
11.2006 - 05.2007

LVN/staff

Southwest Nursing Rehab
08.2006 - 11.2006

Orthodontist Assistant

Dr. Joe Crain DDS
05.1998 - 10.2004

Home Health Aide

Kimberly Quality Care
07.1990 - 05.1998

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Huguley Nursing Center - Burleson, TX
11.1989 - 07.1990

Associate Degree -

Hill College

Vocational Nursing -

Hill College
Christina Smith