Lydia Rahm
Oregon,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Utilize Epic and Lexicomp to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Sleep Network, Inc.
01.2005 - 07.2015
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Attained up-to-date knowledge of coding requirements through continuing education courses and certification renewal.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various sleep labs nationwide.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development amd apply high-quality coding practices.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH05.2016
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Healthcare Ethics
- Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Student Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Sleep Network, Inc.
01.2005 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
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