DESIREE DIXON
Registered Nurse
Georgetown,TX
Summary
High-performing, Expert Registered Nurse (BSN, RN) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 15+ years of experience delivering patient-centered care, clinical documentation improvement, and provider education across acute care, ambulatory surgery, and community health settings. Proven success leading data-driven chart reviews, educating providers on CMS risk adjustment/HCC documentation, and strengthening documentation accuracy to support value-based care initiatives and compliant reimbursement outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant / DataRAP Nurse / CPC
WellMed Medical Management
05.2025 - Current
- Educate physicians and advanced practice providers on CMS risk adjustment and HCC documentation requirements to support accurate coding and reimbursement outcomes.
- Conduct data-driven chart reviews to identify documentation gaps, missed conditions, and risk adjustment opportunities to improve capture and specificity.
- Deliver one-on-one and group provider education to improve chronic condition documentation, diagnosis clarity, and compliant clinical language use.
- Partner with clinic leadership and staff to support value-based care initiatives by strengthening documentation quality and care model alignment.
- Serve as a clinical resource for risk adjustment workflows, coding guidelines, and compliance standards to ensure consistent best-practice execution.
Registered Nurse / School Nurse
Liberty Hill Independent School District
Liberty Hill, TX
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Delivered individualized nursing care, assessments, and health education for 730 elementary students, ensuring compliance with district and state health regulations.
- Coordinated care transitions by referring students to appropriate healthcare resources, including mental health providers, specialists, and primary care physicians.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions, administered medications, and responded rapidly to school-based medical emergencies to protect student safety.
- Served as a liaison between families, school staff, and healthcare providers to support student wellness and continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate health documentation and communicated care needs clearly to ensure consistent follow-through across school and family stakeholders.
Registered Nurse – Pre-Operative / PACU
North Austin Surgery Center/HealthTrust WorkForce
Austin, TX
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted comprehensive pre-op and post-op assessments to ensure safe surgical readiness and recovery progression.
- Developed personalized discharge plans and provided patient/family education on medications, wound care, and follow-up instructions.
- Partnered with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams to streamline transitions from surgery to home and reduce patient confusion post-discharge.
- Delivered clinical monitoring in PACU to identify early complications and support rapid intervention when needed.
- Promoted safe recovery outcomes through documentation accuracy, patient advocacy, and efficient perioperative workflow coordination.
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse
Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06.2010 - 05.2018
- Led discharge planning and patient education to ensure understanding of treatment plans, medication regimens, and follow-up requirements.
- Assisted physicians during colonoscopy, EGD, PEG tube insertions, and additional GI procedures to support safe procedural care.
- Served as Charge Nurse in a 26-bed ambulatory surgery center, coordinating staffing, daily clinical operations, and workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated patient-centered care transitions by partnering with specialists, primary care providers, and families to support continuity of care.
- Strengthened patient safety and care experience through clear communication, pre/post-procedure support, and accurate documentation.
Registered Nurse – Acute Care / MSICU
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Managed complex patient cases in a high-acuity ICU setting, monitoring ventilators, hemodynamics, and critical lab values.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to build and adjust individualized care plans supporting safe recovery and discharge readiness.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes to reduce readmission risk.
- Supported safe transitions from the ICU to step-down units and home care by coordinating communication and education across stakeholders.
- Delivered consistent, compassionate bedside nursing care while maintaining accuracy in documentation and clinical monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TXAssociate Degree - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TXAssociate Degree - Biology
Blinn College
College Station, TXLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program -
Tomball College
Tomball, TXSkills
- Risk Adjustment Education
- Clinical Coding Support
- Documentation accuracy
- Chart Review
- Gap Identification
- Compliance Support
- Provider Education
- Value-Based Care Workflow Support
- Care Transitions
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Family education
- PeriOperative Nuring
- Acute Care Nursing
- Chronic condition management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), 11/01/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, Current
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Sr. Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant / DataRAP Nurse / CPC
WellMed Medical Management
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse / School Nurse
Liberty Hill Independent School District
08.2021 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse – Pre-Operative / PACU
North Austin Surgery Center/HealthTrust WorkForce
06.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse
Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio
06.2010 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse – Acute Care / MSICU
Methodist Hospital
09.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
Associate Degree - Nursing
El Centro College
Associate Degree - Biology
Blinn College
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program -
Tomball College