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Karly Coleman

Aylett,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in pediatric acute and stepdown care, including clinical coordination, medical record auditing, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in evaluating clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy, identifying opportunities for improvement, and educating nursing staff on documentation standards and best practices. Strong clinical judgment with the ability to analyze complex patient conditions, recognize changes in acuity, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support accurate patient records and high-quality care. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and documentation review experience in a remote Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist role.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Coordinator RN

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Richmond, Virginia
05.2025 - Current

Conduct comprehensive medical record audits to evaluate documentation accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established clinical standards.

Identify documentation discrepancies and opportunities for improvement, providing education and feedback to nursing staff.

Review complex patient cases, assess clinical indicators, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address changes in patient acuity.

Support documentation improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality of care.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to promote accurate communication of patient conditions and treatment plans.

Utilize electronic health records to review patient information, monitor documentation practices, and support quality improvement efforts.

Participate in clinical quality and safety initiatives to improve documentation workflows and organizational outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Richmond, Virginia
07.2019 - Current

Utilize advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking to assess complex pediatric conditions, interpret clinical findings, and identify changes in patient acuity.

Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely electronic health record documentation reflecting patient assessments, clinical interventions, treatment responses, and changes in condition.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clear communication of clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient progression.

Analyze laboratory results, diagnostic findings, vital signs, and clinical indicators to support appropriate patient care and escalation of concerns.

Serve as charge nurse, overseeing patient assignments, evaluating clinical acuity, coordinating patient care, and supporting adherence to established clinical standards.

Function as a nurse preceptor, educating and mentoring nursing staff on clinical assessment, documentation practices, patient safety, and evidence-based care.

Provide specialized care for medically complex pediatric patients requiring acute and stepdown-level interventions, including ventilator management and continuous monitoring.

Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives focused on strengthening clinical workflows, interdisciplinary communication, and adherence to organizational standards.

Registered Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania
07.2018 - 05.2019

Delivered comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population across multiple medical and surgical specialties, managing complex conditions and varying levels of patient acuity.

Conducted thorough patient assessments, monitored clinical indicators, and identified changes in patient condition to support timely interventions and individualized care.

Utilized clinical judgment to interpret diagnostic findings, coordinate therapeutic interventions, and provide specialized preoperative and postoperative nursing care.


Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans, communicate clinical findings, and optimize patient outcomes.

Assumed charge nurse responsibilities and participated in the Geisinger Nurse Residency Program to strengthen clinical expertise, leadership, and evidence-based nursing practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Commonwealth University of Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg, PA
05-2018

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation Review
  • Medical Record Auditing
  • Electronic Health Records (EPIC)
  • Patient Assessment
  • Clinical Critical Thinking
  • Documentation Compliance
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Staff Education
  • Patient Education

Certification

  • APHON - Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Committees

  • Women's and Children's Division Partnership Council
  • Acute Care Pediatric Scheduling Committee
  • Organization of Wound Care Nurses
  • Infant Feeding Task Force

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator RN

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
07.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
07.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Commonwealth University of Bloomsburg
Karly Coleman