Karonica Bentz
Monticello,AR
Summary
Highly motivated Documentation Review Nurse, recognized for having solid clinical, utilization review and clinical documentation experience and effective communication. Leveraged coding expertise to enhance diagnostic accuracy, ensuring compliance with regulations. Adaptable and committed to continuous learning, contributing to improved patient care outcomes through diligent chart audits and quality reviews.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Documentation Review Nurse
PurposeCare Home Health
05.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in the identification and correction of errors within patient records, ultimately contributing to improved care outcomes.
- Kept abreast of industry developments and regulatory requirements, applying this knowledge to ensure the highest standards of medical documentation review were upheld.
- Enhanced the accuracy of diagnostic coding by thoroughly reviewing physician notes and applying appropriate ICD-10 codes as needed.
Virtual Clinical Care Manager
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services - Home Health
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Utilization management and oversight.
- Ensure clinical records in compliance with State and Federal requirements.
- Practiced high level of professionalism to safeguard patient information and maintain data integrity.
Home Health Coder
Drew Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 02.2020
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Home Health Nurse
Drew Memorial Hospital
02.2003 - 06.2014
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote self care.
- Contributed to overall success of home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Maintained professional competency by attending continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in home health nursing.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR05.2005
Skills
- Attention to details
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous learning
- Effective Communication
- High level of autonomy
- Great time management
- HIPPA Compliant
- Chart audit quality review
Certification
Homecare Clinical Specialist-OASIS since 2015.
Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis ICD-10 since 2016.
Timeline
Documentation Review Nurse
PurposeCare Home Health
05.2024 - Current
Virtual Clinical Care Manager
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services - Home Health
02.2020 - 06.2024
Home Health Coder
Drew Memorial Hospital
06.2014 - 02.2020
Home Health Nurse
Drew Memorial Hospital
02.2003 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Monticello
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