Karissama Ross
Poughkeepsie
Summary
Registered Nurse with 22 plus years experience in multiple settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Currently I am a confident Clinical Documentation Specialist facilitating positive changes to documentation through close collaboration with healthcare providers. I am a talented professional with a background in critical care, cardiac nursing, hospice, home care, utilization management, case management and nursing management.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist Supervisor
Nuvance Health
04.2021 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Nuvance Health
Poughkeepsie
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Questioned physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation and requested further information for clarification purposes.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Communicated with healthcare staff, including physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
RN Case Manager Utilization Management
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Conduct clinical reviews of charts to document and ensure patients appropriate level care.
- Collaborate with staff RNs, Nursing Management, Physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure patient flow and appropriate levels of care for patients.
- Worked directly with physicians, social workers, and other disciplines of the healthcare team to achieve benchmark shorter lengths of stay for patients
RN Community Care Case Manager
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed care for patients post hospital discharge to decrease readmission to the hospital and optimize lifestyles. Accomplished by educating patients about their individual disease processes arranging follow up appointments and medication education and assuring adherence. Specialized in Heart Failure.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Oversaw and managed 50 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 36-bed unit.
Registered Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie
03.2000 - 11.2011
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of 5-6 telemetry patients in the acute care setting
Registered Nurse
Dathar Home Health Care
Mount Kisco
04.2008 - 06.2009
- Managed all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity in the home.
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Dutchess County
Hyde Park
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Management of end of life care for clients and their families in the home
Registered Nurse/ Home Health Aide
Unlimited Home Care
Poughkeepsie
05.1994 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse
- Management of clients health and safety in the home
- Maintenance of PICC lines and adminstration of IV meds in the home
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
Poughkeepsie
05.1998 - 03.2000
- ICU/CCU Staff nurse
- Complete management of 1-2 patients in an intensive care setting
Nursing Assistant
Saint Francis Hospital
Poughkeepsie
07.1997 - 05.1998
Assisted Registered Nurses on a same day surgery unit
- Prepped and shaved patients for surgery
Instrumentman
United States Navy
01.1989 - 08.1991
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY1997
Skills
- Clinical documentation management
- Exemplary communication skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Thorough physical assessments
- High level of autonomy
- Successfully directs staff meetings
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Leadership
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist Supervisor
Nuvance Health
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Nuvance Health
01.2019 - 04.2021
RN Case Manager Utilization Management
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2019
RN Community Care Case Manager
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
02.2016 - 03.2018
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
11.2011 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Dathar Home Health Care
04.2008 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Dutchess County
01.2006 - 06.2006
Registered Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
03.2000 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
05.1998 - 03.2000
Nursing Assistant
Saint Francis Hospital
07.1997 - 05.1998
Registered Nurse/ Home Health Aide
Unlimited Home Care
05.1994 - 05.2006
Instrumentman
United States Navy
01.1989 - 08.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
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