Laura Yuricek RN, BSN
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Clinical Documentation Specialist with strong organizational skills, eager to join a quality team to enhance the patient-centered experience. Analysis-oriented professional utilizing exemplary critical thinking skills, in an array of specialties, to perform holistic chart review.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Havasu Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Maintain timely and accurate concurrent chart review of all payors, identifying opportunities for CC, MCC, and HCC capture and issuing compliant queries
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the appropriate representation of patient severity levels within EHRs.
- Reduce risk exposure by promptly addressing any identified discrepancies or inconsistencies within patient records. Participant in Hard Stop HAC/ HARMS process
- Request data from denials to identify areas of improvement in clinical documentation processes
- Increased physician engagement by developing monthly lunch and learn education sessions
Post Anesthesia Recovery RN
Havasu Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided postprocedural care to same-day surgical patients and ensured safe discharges by cultivating positive provider relationships and incorporating accurate patient history
- Provided patient-centered care to aid in comfort and recovery, educated families and patients on home care instructions, follow up visits and signs and symptoms to report to physician
Labor and Delivery RN
Havasu Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Triaged patients via detailed assessment to rule out labor and collaborate closely with physicians to notify of any abnormal findings
- Created a calm and compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and physical support to patients, families and friends
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients vital signs, fetal heart rates, and labor progress while maintaining accurate medical records and documenting interventions.
- Decreased cesarean section rate by seeking self learning Spinning Babies course to promote physiological birth
- Safety Champion of unit from 2019-2022 involved in process improvement to decrease risks and improve patient care and safety.
Medical Surgical RN, Intermediate Care Unit RN
Havasu Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Delivered high quality patient care to diversified population with broad knowledge of differing diagnoses
- Managed postoperative cardiac patients, reviewed appropriate labs to ensure safe administration of high alert medications
- Utilized critical thinking and decisive judgment to promote optimal patient outcomes and ensure patient safety
- Reduced risk of readmission by educating patient and family members
- Facilitated discharge planning, anticipated potential barriers and advocated for patients through clear, concise and collaborative communication with physicians, supportive staff and all essential personnel in a multidisciplinary setting
Emergency Room Technician
Spring Valley Hospital ER
10.2013 - 01.2018
- Facilitated timely physician consults for a variety of specialties for ED Physicians as Unit Clerk
- Utilized chart review to provide accurate and timely data to Nevada Trauma Registry
- Aided in rapid treatment of patients in accordance with stroke and chest pain accredited-facility protocols
- Contributed data to LEAN teams to streamline facility processes for ED throughput
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Roseman University of Health Sciences
11.2017
Bachelor of Science, Biology -
Arizona State University, School of Life Sciences
05.2011
Skills
- Ethical Documentation compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Publisher
- Process Improvements
- Self- Motivated and excellent teamwork
Awards
- Daisy Award Recipient, 09/2021
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support AHA
- Regent Honors Tuition Scholarship
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Havasu Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Post Anesthesia Recovery RN
Havasu Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 03.2023
Labor and Delivery RN
Havasu Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 05.2022
Medical Surgical RN, Intermediate Care Unit RN
Havasu Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 05.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Spring Valley Hospital ER
10.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Biology -
Arizona State University, School of Life Sciences