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Kaitlin Croak

Milton,PA

Summary

Accomplished CDI RN with demonstrated success at Geisinger Medical Center., excelling in clinical documentation accuracy and compliance. Achieved CCDS credentialing and promoted to senior lead, demonstrating strong critical thinking and detail-oriented skills. Proficient in Epic software, enhancing patient care through effective provider education and impactful diagnosis identification.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDI RN

Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
01.2020 - Current
  • Analyzed clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Engaged in inpatient cardiology rounds 2-3 times weekly to identify undocumented issues for further investigation.
  • Secured financially impactful diagnoses through provider queries to improve patient care.
  • Educated providers on best practices for clinical documentation improvement initiatives.
  • Developed training materials to support staff in understanding documentation requirements.
  • Achieved CCDS credentialing in August 2022.
  • Promoted to senior lead CCDS in May 2024.

Cardiac Recovery Suite RN

Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
05.2017 - 01.2020
  • Prepared patients for heart catheterizations, ablations, pacemaker/ICD implants, etc.
  • Actively monitored for and intervened in the event of post-procedural complications, including bleeding and heart arrhythmias.
  • Provided patient and family education on discharge instructions, medication changes, and signs of complications.

Travel Registered Nurse

RN Network, Trinity Healthcare, & Fusion
, Various States (PA, NC, MT, TN, VT)
02.2015 - 04.2017
  • Achieved seamless integration into several hospital systems, quickly acclimating to different workflows, policies, protocols, and team dynamics, with minimal orientation.
  • Adapted to a variety of patient populations, care models, and charting systems (including Epic, McKesson, and Meditech) across multiple hospital settings.
  • Provided safe, evidence-based nursing care to up to 7 adult patients per shift with diverse medical and post-surgical conditions.

Staff RN

Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
07.2013 - 02.2015
  • Performed comprehensive monitoring of patient care, addressing vital signs, shifts in physical assessments, and the evolution of treatment protocols.
  • Monitored patient conditions through telemetry equipment, responding promptly to alarms and alerts
  • Implemented treatment plans via medication administration, oversight of lines, drains, and tubes, and conducting dressing changes.
  • Assigned relevant tasks to nursing personnel, verifying accuracy and timeliness.
  • Educated patients and family members on proper discharge care while confirming comprehension of relevant topics.

Education

BSN - Nursing

Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
05-2013

Skills

  • Epic and 3M software proficiency
  • Proficient in concise and compliant query writing
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Highly detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and accuracy

Certification

  • RN - Registered Nurse, PA, expires: Oct, 2026, lic#: RN650687
  • BLS - Basic Life Support, PA, Body: Geisinger Medical Center, expires: Oct, 2025
  • Certified - CCDS, PA, Body: ACDIS, expires: Aug, 2026, lic#: CD2203203

Specialties

  • CDI - Clinical Documentation Improvement (5 Years)
  • MS - Medical Surgical (4 Years)
  • CRS - Cardiac Recovery Suite (2 Years)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CDI RN

Geisinger Medical Center
01.2020 - Current

Cardiac Recovery Suite RN

Geisinger Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2020

Travel Registered Nurse

RN Network, Trinity Healthcare, & Fusion
02.2015 - 04.2017

Staff RN

Geisinger Medical Center
07.2013 - 02.2015

BSN - Nursing

Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania

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