Jessica Corkrean
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills, offering 6 years of experience in telemetry nursing, 5 years experience in a supervisory role, 2.5 years of case management, and 3 years of clinical documentation specialist. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking to leverage formal education and clinical background to take the next career step as a PRN clinical documentation specialist.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources including laboratory, radiology and pathology reports.
- Identified discrepancies in documentation with providers and resolved inconsistencies in a timely manner.
- Maintained current knowledge of ICD-10 coding requirements, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, DRG assignment criteria and CMS regulations.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Conifer Health
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Uncovered discrepancies in health records and contacted physicians to provide further documentation to clarify concerns.
- Worked with speed, efficiency and accuracy to process documentation and complete projects.
- Maximized accuracy and completeness of medical records through in-depth audits and patient information reviews.
Register Nurse-Care Coordinator
MercyOne
Des Moines, IA
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.
- Cooperated with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers and collaborative agencies to facilitate services for members.
- Conducted assessments to obtain information for participant-centered plan of care.
Nursing Supervisor
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines, IA
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted a high level of care quality to patients.
- Managed a team of approximatly 50 registered nurses and 20 certified nursing assistants.
- Ensured the correct number of staffers was maintained to meet budget parameters while ensuring high levels of patient care.
- Performed bi-yearly employee evaluations.
- Reviewed and approved time cards for processing by payroll department.
- Balanced and completed schedule for staff while ensuring staffing requirements are met.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines, IA
07.2007 - 05.2013
- Ensured HIPAA rules and regulations were carefully followed.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2013
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Insurance practices
- Healthcare operations
- Organization
- Decision-making
- New staff mentoring
- Exemplary communication
- Accurate record reviews
- Skilled in Optum
Affiliations
- Member of shared governance 2011-2013
- Chair of Shared Governance 2012/2013
- Member of Practice Council and Section Council 2012/2013
- Member of Social Committee 2010-present
- Superuser for Cerner, Aquapheresis, LVAD
- Participant in work group for interdisciplinary rounding and early discharge times
- Co-creator and leader of Nursing Supervisor Council 2017-2018
- Virtual Nursing
- COVID case management
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Conifer Health
09.2021 - 03.2023
Register Nurse-Care Coordinator
MercyOne
12.2018 - 08.2021
Nursing Supervisor
Mercy Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
07.2007 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
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