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Elizabeth Wildes

Milton,WI

Summary

Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills. Willing and eager to continue learning.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Student

AAPC
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
  • Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
  • Utilized professor office hours to clarify topics needing elaboration.

Lead Daycare Teacher

Courageous Hearts Preschool and Daycare Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
  • Implemented progress monitoring systems to track individual student growth, enabling targeted support and interventions as needed.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, leading to improved teaching strategies across the daycare center.
  • Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques.
  • Consistently communicated with parents through newsletters, conferences, and informal check-ins about student progress and achievements.
  • Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional techniques, supporting their transition into successful educators at our daycare center.

Stay at Home Mother

N/A
06.2020 - 10.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Dental Assistant

US Navy
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.

Stay at Home Mother

N/A
10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

ABA Therapist

S.C. Early Autism Project
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
  • Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
  • Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.

Home Health Caregiver

Private Care
02.2011 - 01.2016
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

Education

Certificate - Certified Professional Coder

AAPC
08.2024

Certificate - Dental Assisting

American Red Cross
10.2019

No Degree - Public Health

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

High School Diploma -

East Rowan High School
Salisbury, NC
06.2013

Skills

  • CPT coding knowledge
  • ICD-10 Proficiency
  • HIPAA compliance awareness
  • Diagnostic Coding Accuracy
  • Medical Terminology Familiarity
  • Continuing Education Commitment
  • Medical Coding Expertise
  • HCPCS Level II Mastery

Timeline

Student

AAPC
03.2024 - 07.2024

Lead Daycare Teacher

Courageous Hearts Preschool and Daycare Center
10.2023 - 05.2024

Stay at Home Mother

N/A
06.2020 - 10.2023

Dental Assistant

US Navy
10.2019 - 06.2020

Stay at Home Mother

N/A
10.2016 - 10.2019

ABA Therapist

S.C. Early Autism Project
02.2016 - 10.2016

Home Health Caregiver

Private Care
02.2011 - 01.2016

Certificate - Certified Professional Coder

AAPC

Certificate - Dental Assisting

American Red Cross

No Degree - Public Health

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

High School Diploma -

East Rowan High School
Elizabeth Wildes