Christina Thomas

Credentialing Specialist | [Titilayo Credentialing Consultant, LLC] | [Dallas Texas] | [February 2023 - Present] |

• Enhanced credentialing processes by streamlining documentation and verification procedures.
• Improved turnaround time for credentialing applications by implementing an efficient online system.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards by regularly updating policies and procedures related to credentialing.
• Performed primary source verifications and maintained accurate practitioner data in credentialing databases.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather necessary information for accurate credentialing decisions.
• Reduced errors in credentialing files by conducting thorough reviews and consistently maintaining attention to detail.

Licensed Vocational Nurse | Various Healthcare Settings | New York, NY and Houston, TX | [October 2014 - Present]|

• Provided high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings with emphasis on safety, empathy and patient dignity.
• Utilized medical terminology and knowledge to enhance patient care and communication with interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated leadership by delegating duties to Nurse Assistants and Unlicensed personnel. Also, mentors new staff and participate in quality improvement projects.

• Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
• Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.