Heather Cody, R.N.
Torrance,CA
Summary
Experienced RN eager to continue utilizing 25 years of experience in analyzing medical records and summarizing injuries, medical conditions and treatments required. Willingness to take on responsibilities to meet goals and work with a team of other like minded professionals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Evaluator II
California Department Of Justice-DMFEA
09.2012 - Current
- Reviewing and evaluating high volume of medical records for care provided and summarizing injuries and the treatment needed as a result of breaches in the standard of care.
- Research of current trends in healthcare and state and federal regulations.
- Communicating with a team consisting of other professionals such as attorneys and legal staff.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department of Public Health
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Participated in federal re-certification surveys of skilled nursing facilities and conducted complaint investigations related to malnutrition, dehydration, pressure ulcers, infections, medication errors, unsafe discharges and abuse allegations.
- Summarized injuries and treatment needed as result of breaches in standard of care.
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Provided direct care to patients suffering from variety of injuries and conditions such as brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumas and fractures.
- Provided wound care, notified physicians and administered all types of medications.
- Often acted as charge nurse on team with LVNs and CNAs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CA12.1997
Skills
- Medical record review
- Writing summary of findings
- Compiling medical chronologies
- Working on a team
Certification
California RN license, 541449, issued 03/09/1998.
Texas RN license, 1145452, issued 01/11/2024.
Presentations
- Partnering with BMFEA in Elder Abuse Investigations, Los Angeles County Financial Abuse Specialist Team, 01/23/13
- Types of Neglect in a Skilled Nursing Facility, BMFEA Facilities Enforcement Team Training, 01/24/13
- Pressure Ulcers, Los Angeles Ombudsman Program, 08/13/13
- Nursing Home Records Overview, So Cal Special Agent Training, 10/16/13
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Nurse Evaluator II
California Department Of Justice-DMFEA
09.2012 - Current
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department of Public Health
01.2007 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Camino College
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