Khristina McCord
Republic,MO
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a background in bedside and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, with the ability to work independently while prioritizing duties and responsibilities. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare. A working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to correctly code provider diagnosis.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, CPC Risk Adjustment Specialist
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, Missouri
10.1999 - Current
- June 2021 to Present: Primarily responsible for providing expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses for upcoming visits, with particular attention to the appropriate capture of risk codes based on provider documentation and evidence in the medical record. Always scoring over 95% accuracy, often scoring 100% on audits. Works independently, utilizing advanced, specialized knowledge of medical codes and applicable risk models to assign and sequence appropriate diagnosis billing codes for providers to review. Reviews provider diagnosis coding for accuracy, and provider documentation for support of selected codes. Queries/contacts providers for clarification, additional support as needed. Maintaining CEUs for CPC certification.
- October 2004 to June 2021: Care of patients in the outpatient surgery setting in Pre/Post/PACU. Patient interviews, vital signs, lab work, EKGs, medication administration, and starting IVs for both adults and pediatrics. I worked on the MedSurg floor during COVID-19 in 2020.
- October 1999 to October 2002: Care of surgical ICU patients on ventilators, balloon pumps, LVADs, and CVVH. ACLS, PALS, BLS.
- Licensed Practical Nurse, September 1994 - July 1999, at Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare in Crane, MO: Coordinator of the Special Care Unit for Alzheimer's patients, and started the first Alzheimer's Support Group for patient families in that facility. Responsible for care plan coordinating and Medicare charting. Collaborated with physicians to decrease facility psychotropic drug percentages. Wound and tracheostomy care. Supervision of nurse aides.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05-2000
LPN -
Omar-Gibson Vocational Technical School
Reeds Spring, MO09-1994
Skills
- Coding accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Risk adjustment
- EPIC, 3M Coding, Excel, Word, Outlook, Edifecs, Teams
Certification
- CPC Certification through the AAPC, Issued in June 2022. Credential ID: 01946933
Affiliations
- Member of the South West Missouri Honor Guard
- Sunday School teacher at Wilson Creek Baptist Church for 3-5 year olds since 2005.
- Served as the Co-Director of the Republic Middle School PTO June 2018-May 2023
Accomplishments
- June 2018: Mercy Values and Charisms Award. Mercy Values: Service and Excellence. Mercy Charisms: Bias For Action.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, CPC Risk Adjustment Specialist
Mercy Hospital Springfield
10.1999 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
LPN -
Omar-Gibson Vocational Technical School
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