Courtney Jernigan
Health Information Management, RHIA
Ethel,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable administrative professional with expertise in medical records management, coding and data entry. Proven ability to review and document clinical data, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Well-versed in ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Maintaining at least 2% increase in healthcare prevention statistics with vaccinations and colorectal screening.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Licensed practical nurse
Kosciusko VA Clinic/ Valor Healthcare
Kosciusko, MS
05.2022 - Current
- Increase colorectal screening percentage by over 5% since employment
- Lexicon system for outpatient coding
- CPRS Electronic Health Record
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Mississippi State Veterans Home
Kosciusko, MS
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed over 6 team members per shift and delegated work assignments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Medical Records Specialist
Trend Health And Rehab Of Carthage
Carthage, Mississippi
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Review of physician orders for accuracy and authentication
- Utilization review for Medicare and Medicaid patients according to CMS guidelines
- Coding of new admission and discharges.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
- Managed electronic medical records for 80 patients.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Analyzed complex medical records to identify discrepancies in accuracy and completeness.
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood, Mississippi
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Choctaw Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Ackerman, Mississippi
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for 15 patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS 08.2021 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Holmes Community College
Kosciusko, MS 08.2016 - 07.2017
Associate of Science -
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS 08.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Transcribing orders
EMR / EHR
Case management
Outpatient care
Chronic disease management
Medical Records Management
Direct Patient Care
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Writing reports
Accomplishments
- .Central Liaison on the Mississippi Health Information Management Association Board of Directors for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Certification
Registered Health Information Administrator
Timeline
Registered Health Information Administrator
09-2023
Licensed practical nurse
Kosciusko VA Clinic/ Valor Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Mississippi State Veterans Home
11.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
William Carey University
08.2021 - 02.2023
Medical Records Specialist
Trend Health And Rehab Of Carthage
12.2020 - 11.2021
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Choctaw Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Holmes Community College
08.2016 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse {6 years}
07-2016
Associate of Science -
Holmes Community College
08.2013 - 05.2015