Lisa Piraino RN, CPC
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant with expertise in coding documentation and medical provider coding education. Proven ability to enhance compliance and quality improvement through effective education and support. Inpatient direct patient care experience in pediatric and neonatal health. Outpatient adult health care experience. Skilled in clinical assessment and patient education, fostering collaborative healthcare environments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant
WellMed Medical Management - United Health Group
Houston, Texas
09.2024 - 01.2026
- A CCNC is a registered nurse who is also a Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
- Provided up-to-date education and support to medical providers regarding diagnosis coding documentation guidelines.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure coding compliance with standards and regulations.
Post-Lung Transplant Coordinator
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated all aspects of the peri-operative and post-transplant phases of organ transplantation for post-lung transplant patients and their families.
Per diem/PRN RN - Pediatric Acute Care
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Travel Contract RN with Medical Solutions - Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Oakland, CA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Travel Contract RN with AMN Healthcare - Transplant/GI Unit
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Staff RN - Adult & Pediatric Cardiology Progressive Care Unit
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided safe, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric patients with cardiothoracic diagnoses, including post-op heart transplant/VAD patients.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff and interns.
Patient Access Representative II - Outpatient Surgery
CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, TX
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted in the patient care coordination process by correctly identifying patients, transcribing orders, completing registration screens, entering diagnosis and provider information, verifying patient insurances, and properly collecting financial transactions.
Data Management Internship Project (for graduation)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Fulfilled a full-time, non-paid internship for the data management team with a project focused on the impact of return mail on a business with a concentration on staffing needs, financial impact, and public image.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX01-2018
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX01-2016
Bachelor of Healthcare Administration (BHA) -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX01-2015
Skills
- Coding documentation compliance
- Medical chart documentation review
- Clinical data analysis and interpretation
- Data quality improvement
- Patient care coordination
- Patient clinical assessment
- Patient education
Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Leadership Experience
- Graduate Nurse Preceptor at Texas Children's Hospital
- Heart (Retention) Committee Chair at Texas Children's Hospital
- VTE (venous thromboembolism) Risk Documentation Auditor at Texas Children's Hospital
- President of Caring Clowns Pediatric Club at UTMB School of Nursing
- Chosen student nurse participant of the Houston Methodist Hospital Organ Transplant Center Senior Certificate Course
System Experience
- Tableau
- Salesforce
- V2 DataRAP System
- Zephyr Portal
- Epic EMR System
- Cerner EMR System
- Mircosoft Office Suite
Timeline
Sr. Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant
WellMed Medical Management - United Health Group
09.2024 - 01.2026
Post-Lung Transplant Coordinator
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2023 - 08.2024
Per diem/PRN RN - Pediatric Acute Care
Memorial Hermann Health System
06.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Contract RN with Medical Solutions - Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Contract RN with AMN Healthcare - Transplant/GI Unit
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
05.2022 - 10.2022
Staff RN - Adult & Pediatric Cardiology Progressive Care Unit
Texas Children's Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2022
Patient Access Representative II - Outpatient Surgery
CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2015 - 12.2016
Data Management Internship Project (for graduation)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Texas Medical Branch
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College System
Bachelor of Healthcare Administration (BHA) -
Texas State University