Deborah A. Obrochta
Bartlett,Illinois
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with over 30 years of diverse experience in Neonatology, Surgical Services, and Clinical Documentation. Recognized for reliability, self-direction, and a high degree of motivation. Eager to transition back into a hands-on role in patient care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
- Evaluate medical records to ensure accurate, complete and compliant provider documentation
- Complete PSI and Mortality chart reviews
- Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation and educate staff on documentation best practices
- Facilitate appropriate coding via collaboration with Health Information Management
Coordinator, Clinical Documentation Integrity
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
11.2009 - 06.2011
- Responsible for the oversight of daily work flow for 5 employees
- Ensured accuracy of monthly financial reports
- Coordinate new employee orientation
- Complete a daily assignment of chart reviews as a team member
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations
Staff Nurse, Special Care Nursery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2009
- Implement quality, competent and timely direct patient care via continuous monitoring and assessment of patient's condition, medication administration, initiation of IV lines, central line maintenance, lab/specimen collection and implementation of nursing interventions
- Use of electronic medical record (EMR) to accurately document patient information
- Act as resource for peers and assist peers as needed
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure patient care needs are met
- Communicate with family members regarding patient care and status updates
Agency Nurse, Special Care Nursery
Pro Nurse Agency
10.2001 - 01.2003
- Assist institutions with supplemental staffing
- Maintain good rapport with staff to deliver quality patient care
Agency Nurse, Special Care Nursery
Favorite Nurses Agency
06.1999 - 10.2001
- Assist institutions with supplemental staffing
- Maintain good rapport with staff to deliver quality patient care
Staff Nurse, Surgical Services
Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center
01.1998 - 07.2000
- Assess patients pre-operatively
- Collaborate and plan with fellow staff to organize plan of care for each patient
- Scrub and circulate in the operating room
- Effectively communicate with recovery room personnel regarding post-operative status of patients
Staff Nurse, Special Care Nursery
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
08.1994 - 12.2001
- Implement quality, competent and timely direct patient care via continuous monitoring and assessment of patient's condition, medication administration, initiation of IV lines, central line maintenance, lab/specimen collection and implementation of nursing interventions
- Collaborate with multiple disciplines to plan and implement patient care plans
- Delegate patient care activities, as clinically appropriate, to Patient Care Technicians
- Recover post-operative patients
- Complete infant transports to/from other institutions
- Cross train and float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Assist with orientation of new employees
- Participate in national research studies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois06.1994
Skills
- Robust understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and disease processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Healthcare staff interaction
- Documentation compliance
- Process improvements
Certification
- Active Illinois R.N. license
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist
Timeline
Coordinator, Clinical Documentation Integrity
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
11.2009 - 06.2011
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
Staff Nurse, Special Care Nursery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2009
Agency Nurse, Special Care Nursery
Pro Nurse Agency
10.2001 - 01.2003
Agency Nurse, Special Care Nursery
Favorite Nurses Agency
06.1999 - 10.2001
Staff Nurse, Surgical Services
Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center
01.1998 - 07.2000
Staff Nurse, Special Care Nursery
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
08.1994 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
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