Krissanah Lee
Roseville,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 5+ years of experience, strong background in inpatient psychiatric care, medical-surgical and critical care. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication. Valued team collaborator known for adaptability, reliability, and achieving positive patient outcomes. Proficient in medication administration, care planning, and maintaining safe, supportive environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care postdischarge.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy within the facility setting, working alongside the care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
- Led discharge planning efforts by coordinating necessary referrals, appointments, and follow-up services for successful reintegration into the community setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction with nursing care by providing compassionate and empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of unit policies and procedures while supporting their transition into the role.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care and progress towards recovery goals.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Medical Auditor Specialist (remote)
Cioxhealth
03.2015 - Current
- Provided support during external audits conducted by governmental agencies or third-party payers, ensuring timely completion and submission of required documentation.
- Conducted comprehensive chart reviews to validate coding accuracy, ensuring proper reimbursement for services rendered.
- Improved team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.
- Assisted with the implementation of electronic health record systems to optimize data management processes within the organization.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining audit findings; communicated results to stakeholders promptly for prompt resolution of issues identified during audits.
- Reviews assigned ICD 10 CM codes by CAC and apply necessary changes if needed.
- Tracks coding and auditing issues and reviews coding inaccuracies to highlight areas of improvement.
- provides education to the coders on ICD 10 CM coding guidelines and updates.
Medical Auditor RN
Tabularasa Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation for improved patient care quality and safety.
- Fostered collaboration between clinical staff and administrative personnel to align documentation practices with organizational needs.
- Conducted comprehensive chart reviews to validate coding accuracy, ensuring proper reimbursement for services rendered.
- Reduced financial risk by detecting and addressing errors in medical billing and coding practices.
- Led training sessions on medical coding guidelines, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce capable of upholding compliance standards.
- Maintained an up-to-date understanding of evolving healthcare regulations by engaging in continuous professional development opportunities.
- Increased reimbursement rates by assisting with the development of effective charge capture processes.
- Improved overall compliance by conducting regular audits of coding practices and providing recommendations for improvement.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Guimaras Provincial Hospital
02.2010 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of 8-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bacolod Adventist Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Philippine Adventist College
Negros Occidental, Philippines03.2008
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Individualized care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic Life Support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Care Nursing
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Adaptability
- Empathy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Certified Professional Coder, AAPC
- Certified Coding Specialist, AHIMA
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - CA State Board of Nursing
Additional Information
References (upon request)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Medical Auditor RN
Tabularasa Healthcare
01.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Auditor Specialist (remote)
Cioxhealth
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Guimaras Provincial Hospital
02.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bacolod Adventist Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Philippine Adventist College
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Certified Professional Coder, AAPC
- Certified Coding Specialist, AHIMA
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - CA State Board of Nursing
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