Mary Belinda Gaines
Hope,AR
Summary
10+ years of experience in clinical documentation specializing in inpatient coding and compliance. Proficient in ICD-10 coding with a proven track record of documentation accuracy.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director/Professional Embalmer
Brazzel Funeral Home
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
- Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
- Maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Steward Health Care
08.2012 - 05.2024
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the appropriate representation of patient severity levels within EHRs.
- Analyzed data from audits to identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation processes, implementing targeted interventions for positive change.
- Expedited accurate clinical documentation completion by promptly responding to queries from healthcare providers and support staff, offering timely guidance and support.
- Reduced risk exposure by promptly addressing any identified discrepancies or inconsistencies within patient records.
Quality Registered Nurse
Wadley Regional Medical Center At Hope
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care regarding core measures.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding core measure data and treatment to meet quality care guidelines
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
Registered Nurse
Medical Park Hospital
05.1981 - 08.2008
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associates in Morturary Science - Funeral Services
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope, AR05-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05-1981
High School Diploma -
Hope High School
Hope, AR05-1978
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Pricing structures
- Compassionate communication
- OSHA regulations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Organization
- Nursing assessment
- Nursing process optimization
Accomplishments
Earned a quality award for core measure performance in the state of Arkansas.
Consecutively met core measure compliance by 95% - 100%
Timeline
Funeral Director/Professional Embalmer
Brazzel Funeral Home
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Steward Health Care
08.2012 - 05.2024
Quality Registered Nurse
Wadley Regional Medical Center At Hope
08.2008 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Medical Park Hospital
05.1981 - 08.2008
Associates in Morturary Science - Funeral Services
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Associate of Science - Nursing
Texarkana College
High School Diploma -
Hope High School
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