Leslie Chason
Rayville,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented RN, CCDS with 10 years in CDI and 14 years as a RN. Proven track record in regulatory compliance and documentation improvement. Exceeds expectations for productivity, accuracy in chart reviews and query requirements. Proficient in electronic health record systems, including but not limited to, Cerner, Meditech, Iodine and Solventum. Experience in Excel and Microsoft applications. Maintains complete and effective communication among interdisciplinary teams in order to provide the most accurate record.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Conifer Healthcare Solutions
Frisco, Texas
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Reviewed concurrent and retro inpatient charts for multi-state facilities including LA, TX and FL daily with follow-up reviews and reconciliations through Meditech. Productivity reported daily via two different Excel trackers, Meditech abstract and Squirrel tracker app.
- Identified documentation opportunities and facilitated compliant physician queries with focus on capturing accurate SOI and ROM and adding MCC/CC when appropriate. Productivity met or exceeded at 10 new reviews assigned daily plus follow ups, holds reviews and query reconciliation to meet 20-24 accounts/charts per day. Exceeded query productivity requirements of 5 per day.
- Collaborated well with leadership, coders, providers and other team members across the multi states listed above.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Healthcare Systems of America (HSA)
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Reviewed concurrent and retro inpatient accounts for single hospital daily through Meditech. Productivity and assignments via Iodine and coding through 3M 360.
- Exceeded daily metrics expectation of 20-25 chart reviews and 5 queries. Query rate up to 50% with reviews up to 30.
- Collaborated with providers for education and teaching on answering queries. Assisted coders with holds reviews for final coding purposes.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Steward Health Care
Dallas, Texas
09.2017 - 10.2024
- Reviewed EMR for accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations through Meditech for multi states including LA and TX. Focus on integrity of chart and APR-DRG (SOI/ROM) and adding MCC/CC to prevent unnecessary audits. Queried physicians to provide further documentation and clarify any concerns or discrepancy through Iodine and DRG application through Solventum-3M 360.
- Collaborated with MD's to improve documentation practices and provide education in regard to CDI and its benefits for accurate health records.
- Exceeded daily metrics of 20-25 charts and 5 queries with 30% expected. Exceeded query productivity at 40-50%.
- Participated in monthly education of CDI, ICD 10 updates and coding.
- Communicated and worked effectively with CDI/Coder team daily and leadership via weekly huddles.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Glenwood Regional Medical Center/Iasis
West Monroe, Louisiana
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Daily reviews for concurrent and retro inpatient accounts for single hospital through Cerner. Queries and productivity via 3M.
- Attended daily IDT meetings and collaborated with other healthcare providers and MD's. Also, attended weekly meetings with MD's providing hands on education.
- Exceeded daily metrics expectation of 20-25 chart reviews and 5 queries. Query rate up to 40% with reviews up to 30.
Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical Center/Iasis
West Monroe, Louisiana
01.2012 - 09.2016
- As Charge nurse - Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely through Cerner.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit policies and procedures for optimal care delivery.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA12-2011
Skills
- Proficient in EMR review for clinical documentation improvement and integrity with the ability to learn quickly
- Compliant querying to prevent denials and maintain integrity of record
- Excellent time management
- Proficient in Meditech, Iodine, Solventum and tracker reports with the ability to adapt to new programs with ease Excel and Microsoft utilization and previous background in Cerner
- Maintains patient and documentation confidentiality compliance per HIPAA regulations
- Strong attention to detail
- Continuous learning attitude and education involvement
- Excellent team collaboration with coders, other team members and leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (January 2012)
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (January 2021)
- (1) ACDIS online CDI boot camp 2016
(2) CDI training/education under Shelia Duhon-National Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity and Rhoda Chism during Steward tenure.
(3) Monthly education through Iodine community.
(4) Utilize Pinson and Tang and ACDIS for further CDI information and education.
References
- Shelia Duhon 1-281-682-2533 sheliaduhon@hotmail.com
- Rhoda Chism 1-270-999-0408 Rgchism@gmail.com
- Sylvia Luna 1-210-784-8210 SylviaLunaRN@yahoo.ocm
- Jessica White 1-318-355-0290 or 1-318-329-4433 Jessica.white@coniferhealth.com
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Conifer Healthcare Solutions
04.2026 - 06.2026
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Healthcare Systems of America (HSA)
10.2024 - 04.2026
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Steward Health Care
09.2017 - 10.2024
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Glenwood Regional Medical Center/Iasis
09.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Glenwood Regional Medical Center/Iasis
01.2012 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Louisiana Delta Community College