Kirstie Myers
Eustis,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of clinical experience in critical care, emergency medicine, perioperative services, ambulatory care, and nursing leadership. Strong background in clinical documentation, chart review, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement. Experienced in reviewing complex patient records, ensuring accurate and complete documentation, communicating with physicians to clarify documentation, and supporting compliance with documentation standards. Seeking to leverage acute care and documentation expertise in a Clinical Documentation Specialist role supporting documentation integrity, quality outcomes, and reimbursement accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU / Radiology
AdventHealth Waterman
01.2025 - Current
- Document comprehensive patient assessments, interventions, and responses in accordance with regulatory, facility, and quality standards.
- Review complex clinical information to support accurate medical record documentation, continuity of care, and compliance with documentation requirements.
- Collaborate with physicians, transport teams, and multidisciplinary staff to communicate changes in patient condition and ensure clear, complete clinical documentation.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and data collection efforts aimed at improving patient outcomes, documentation integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Identified practice gaps and supported improvements in clinical documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes.
- Collaborated with providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to address documentation concerns, workflow issues, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated staff regarding documentation standards, compliance expectations, and best practices for accurate medical record completion.
- Reviewed documentation for completeness and alignment with physician orders, organizational standards, and patient care requirements.
Registered Nurse, PACU / Pre-Op / Charge Nurse
AdventHealth Waterman
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Ensured accurate preoperative and postoperative documentation reflecting patient status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Verified completeness and accuracy of surgical documentation, consents, medication administration, and patient records in alignment with facility and regulatory standards.
- Communicated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to clarify information and ensure accurate hand-offs and documentation continuity.
- Provided leadership, education, and support to nursing staff to promote documentation accuracy and quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Free-Standing ER
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered emergency nursing care while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in a high-volume environment.
- Conducted triage assessments, prioritized care needs, and coordinated diagnostic and therapeutic interventions while ensuring complete medical record documentation.
- Collaborated with physicians to implement care plans and document assessments, treatment responses, and disposition.
- Arranged higher levels of care and transport when indicated, ensuring accurate communication and continuity of documentation.
Emergency Department & ICU Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Texas
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed emergency and critical care patients while maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation across varied acute care settings.
- Performed rapid assessments, triage, trauma interventions, and critical care monitoring while documenting patient status, treatments, and responses to care.
- Assisted with advanced procedures including central line insertion, chest tube placement, cardioversion, and rapid intubation, ensuring accurate procedural documentation.
Clinic Nurse
Village Institute of Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation for outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, consultations, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, and documented patient responses, progress, and post-procedure outcomes.
- Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care, wound care, dressing changes, JP drain care, suture removal, and evaluation of healing progress.
PACU/Surgical Services Nurse
Mid-Florida Eye Surgical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided perioperative nursing care in a high-volume surgical environment while maintaining accurate pre-op and post-op documentation.
- Monitored patient status before and after procedures, documented responses to care, and collaborated with physicians and the interdisciplinary team regarding care plans.
Administrative Assistant / Medical Assistant / ORT
Premier Surgical Center (Multi-Specialty ASC)
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Supported daily surgical center operations, physician workflow, scheduling, and clinical/administrative coordination.
- Maintained records, protocols, and documentation processes to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
College of Central Florida
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - undefined
Florida Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
AdventHealth University
01-2027
Skills
- Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Concurrent Medical Record Review
- Documentation Accuracy and Completeness
- Documentation Compliance and Integrity
- Clinical Validation and Chart Review
- Physician Communication and Education
- Documentation Clarification
- Regulatory Documentation Standards
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EMR Documentation: Epic, Cerner, Meditech
- Microsoft Office and Teams
- Critical Thinking, Prioritization, and Problem Solving
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- TNCC
- NIH Stroke Certification
Leadership Highlights
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Charge Nurse
Preceptor
Staff Education and Development
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Quality Improvement Support
Patient Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU / Radiology
AdventHealth Waterman
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, PACU / Pre-Op / Charge Nurse
AdventHealth Waterman
01.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Ocala Regional Free-Standing ER
01.2022 - 01.2023
Emergency Department & ICU Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2022
Clinic Nurse
Village Institute of Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 01.2020
PACU/Surgical Services Nurse
Mid-Florida Eye Surgical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Administrative Assistant / Medical Assistant / ORT
Premier Surgical Center (Multi-Specialty ASC)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
College of Central Florida
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - undefined
Florida Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
AdventHealth University