Mary Lou Hatfield
RN BSN
Versailles,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic coding professional with extensive experience at Air Evac Lifeteam, excelling in ICD-10 coding and healthcare documentation. Proven analytical skills and a commitment to quality, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care. Adept at collaborating with teams and adapting to new challenges, ensuring optimal coding practices and compliance.
Patient-focused RN BSN brings over 40 years of extensive experience in supporting physicians, other nurses and other healthcare staff. Skilled in giving rapid critical patient care as a flight nurse, hospital nurse and paramedic. Well-versed in medical coding, billing procedures and patient record-keeping. Knowledgeable of latest regulations and standards in healthcare industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Clinic RN BSN
Wonderland Camp
Rocky Mount, MO
05.2017 - 07.2024
- Administered medications and necessary treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff to coordinate services.
Coding
Air Evac Lifeteam
O'Fallon, MO
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Assessed medical record documentation and captured services through quality coding.
- Administered coding on all documents.
- Reviewed patient medical documents of diagnosis and procedures and assigned ICD-10, according to coding guidelines.
- Attained up-to-date knowledge of coding requirements through continuing education courses and certification renewal.
- Collaborated with QA team members on coding questions, DRG issues and other operational activities.
MedLink
Air Evac Lifeteam
West Plains, MO
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with team members.
- Work collaboratively with physicians and air medical crews to give rapid patient care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Air Evac Lifeteam
West Plains, MO
05.2006 - 05.2011
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health emergent airway, medications, and treatments for care.
- Taught safety in helicopter transport of patients, emergent health care practices.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2009
No Degree - Associate Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI05-1986
Skills
- Data coding
- Payment coding
- patient data coding
- Cost coding
- Healthcare coding
- ICD-9 coding experience
- ICD-10 coding
- Medical procedure coding
- Coding best practices
Certification
Certifications that have expired: NREMT-P for over 30 years
CPR, ACLS, PALS, NRP and I was an instructor for all
Certified Coder
Timeline
Camp Clinic RN BSN
Wonderland Camp
05.2017 - 07.2024
Coding
Air Evac Lifeteam
05.2014 - 06.2016
MedLink
Air Evac Lifeteam
01.2011 - 05.2014
Clinical Nurse Educator
Air Evac Lifeteam
05.2006 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Associate Nursing
Gateway Technical College