Kristin Tudsandos
American Fork,UT
Summary
Licensed AEMT adept in utilizing medical equipment and instruments to rapidly assess and treat patients. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, co-workers, and hospital personnel. Continually furthering education and skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Contracting, Credentialing, and Billing Manager
Innsaei
Orem, UT
06.2021 - Current
- Increased number of paid claims from 75% to more than 99% by identifying and correcting errors with rejected and/or denied claims, and resubmitting corrected claims.
- Complete and submit claims to insurance companies for reimbursement.
- Complete and submit applications and associated paperwork for providers to participate with numerous national and regional insurance companies.
- Initiate and maintain provider/facility directory listings with for potential patient consideration, and per government regulations.
- Liaise between providers and insurance companies, and patients and insurance companies, to ensure proper reimbursement.
- Ensure proper coding for diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers.
- Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits, and obtain prior authorizations when required.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of claims-related data.
- Research various insurance companies to determine suitability for business growth.
- Provide training to providers and other office staff.
EMT
R & K Farm Enterprises Inc DBA The Crazy Corn Maze
West Jordan, UT
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Rapidly assessed sick and injured patients, performed basic emergency medical care and other patient care, arranged for transport to hospital as needed.
- Manually obtained patient vital signs and evaluated status to determine care needs by performing assessments, and using pulse oximeters, glucometers, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscopes.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to provide quality medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local ambulance staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Field Manager
US Census Bureau Department Of Commerce
Orem, UT
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Responsible for managing field data collection activities across large geographic area encompassing more than 70,000 square miles and 22 counties in Utah.
- Planned and executed multiple fast-paced operations for region.
- Managed, supervised, and trained 20-25 direct-report remote field supervisors and 10-12 office staff.
- Facilitated coordination of additional 150-200 field operations staff.
- Communicated daily assignments and expectations to office staff and field supervisors.
- Monitored status of daily assignments and overall completion of regional Census operations.
- Provided feedback on staff performance, implemented performance improvement plans when appropriate, and took disciplinary action as needed.
- Participated in field operations as permitted to increase morale.
- Provided leadership to ensure successful completion of all regional operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT May.2023 - Current
AEMT
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT 2023.Aug - 2023.Dec
EMT-B
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT May.2023 - Aug.2023
Skills
- BLS/ACLS certified
- Cool and collected under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Skilled problem solver
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
- Extensive human anatomy knowledge
Certification
- Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Registry no. A2052946
- UT State Licensed. License no. 2023039310
- AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certification
- NAEMT PHTLS certification
Timeline
EMT
R & K Farm Enterprises Inc DBA The Crazy Corn Maze
09.2023 - 10.2023
AEMT
Utah Valley University
2023.Aug - 2023.Dec
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
May.2023 - Current
EMT-B
Utah Valley University
May.2023 - Aug.2023
Contracting, Credentialing, and Billing Manager
Innsaei
06.2021 - Current
Field Manager
US Census Bureau Department Of Commerce
06.2019 - 11.2020
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