Maxine Williams
Allen,TX
Summary
My experience as a registered nurse in adult and pediatric medical-surgical nursing in hospital and home care settings has significantly helped me in my role in health information management. I have sharpened my physical assessment critical thinking, and interpersonal and communication skills within diverse populations.
I have maintained an active CCS credential through AHIMA, staying current with continuing education, industry guidelines, and regulations. I remain proficient in assigning ICD-10 PCS & CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient encounters.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Pediatric Nurse
Hope pediatrics & LALA pediatric healthcare
01.2010 - Current
- Utilizes physical assessment and decision-making skills to provide nursing care to medically fragile children with chronic respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological illnesses
- Provides respiratory therapy to ventilator-dependent infants and children
- Administers medications; orally; via gastrostomy button; via jejunostomy tube
- Educates patients & family members on healthcare needs
- Review medical documentation and consult with healthcare providers
- Documenting procedures and nursing intervention in the electronic health record.
- Developed strong rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and empathetic communication skills.
School Health Nurse
Dallas Independent School System
09.2009 - Current
- Administers care to student and staff emergencies, injuries, and illnesses that arise in the school setting. Identifies potential issues through screening and physical assessment. Medical referrals are made to health care providers to evaluate issues or potential problems.
- Presents health information to 9th -12th grade individual students and groups of students in coordination with their health and science classroom lesson plans.
- Conducts monthly education via face to face group teaching sessions for students participating in the district PRS or Pregnancy Related Services program offered through out pregnancy and parenting.
- Preforms hearing and vision screening and tracks vaccines through the state registry and identifying student immunization status.
- Provides online monthly educational information via Google Classroom with the use of Powerpoint presentations on health issues, CDC updates and alerts as well as community-related health concerns.
- Demonstrates nursing technique to Nurse Assistants on the performance of medical task required on chronically ill students with stable predictable conditions.
- Assist on the health and science education curriculum development for 9th - 12th grade students in accordance with the school districts Coordinated School Health Program.
- Participates in weekly special education students ARDS and 504 meetings, relaying information to a collaborative school support staff, and healthcare providers to facilitate information sharing and Student educational support.
- Implements the nursing process to develop individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic healthcare conditions, specifically Diabetes, Asthma, Sickle cell disease, Neurotic, and Psychotic conditions
Medical Coding Specialist
PICIS Inc., (formerly) Lynx Medical Systems Inc.
03.2005 - 09.2009
- Selected and assigned, based on medical necessity, diagnostic, and procedure codes to patient records for a level one emergency room trauma center.
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient CPT4 procedural coding; ICD9 PCS and Profee code assignments.
- Reviewed the services provided in the emergency room and assigned the corresponding code for the treatment, therapy, or infusion administered to the patient.
- Reviewed medical documentation and asked physicians and other parties to clarify information to ensure appropriate medical code assignments on inpatient facility records.
- Followed updates and guidelines offered in Coding Clinic and CPT Assist to remain informed and compliant with guidelines.
Emergency Room Medical Coder
Nicka & Associates (formerly) Synergetic Systems
11.2003 - 03.2005
- Reviewed the services provided in the inpatient and outpatient facilities and assigned the appropriate ICD 9 CPT principal diagnosis codes and the appropriate procedure codes
- Reviewed evaluation and management services to ensure the physician history, review of systems, and examination were complete to assign the appropriate level of service to the patient encounter
- Queried physicians and other parties to clarify information to ensure appropriate medical code assignments on inpatient facility records
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and regulations before diagnosis code assignment
- Ensured compliance with medical coding policy and CMS guidelines
- Maintained daily coding production standards and accuracy.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
Emergency Room Medical Coder
Envision Physician Services (formerly) EMBC Care Physicians Services
06.2000 - 07.2003
- Reviewed evaluation and management services to ensure the physician history, review of systems, and examination were complete to assign the appropriate level of service to the patient encounter
- Ensured an effective workflow following HCPCS and HIPPA guidelines
- Maintained 98% E/M & ICD 9 coding accuracy
- Queried physicians and other parties to clarify information for medical coding purposes.
- Assisted coding manager as lead coder with internal auditing task to maintain coder accuracy.
Telemetry RN
Baylor Medical Center
05.1999 - 06.2000
- Advanced Cardiac life support
- Advised patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, home care protocols, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes
- Monitored, interpreted, and recorded data from specialized medical technologies and equipment
- Administered medication and performed treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialists
- Informed telemetry unit paraprofessional staff on patient treatment plans
- Collaborated with healthcare specialists and reported changes and deteriorating conditions
- Explained test results and procedures to patients and their families and answer questions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, AD to BSN -
University of Phoenix
Online05.2009
Associates of Arts And Science -
Richland College
Dallas, TX12.1994
Diploma Graduate - Registered Nursing
Baptist System School of Nursing
Little Rock, ArkansasSkills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient education and counseling
- Health Promotion
- Presentation Skills
- Assessment Strategies
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Curriculum Implementation
- Powerpoint Presentations
- Student Precepting
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Time Management
Certification
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AHIMA Issued Credential ID (upon request), active 12/31/2025
- ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship, 02/17/2024
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse
Hope pediatrics & LALA pediatric healthcare
01.2010 - Current
School Health Nurse
Dallas Independent School System
09.2009 - Current
Medical Coding Specialist
PICIS Inc., (formerly) Lynx Medical Systems Inc.
03.2005 - 09.2009
Emergency Room Medical Coder
Nicka & Associates (formerly) Synergetic Systems
11.2003 - 03.2005
Emergency Room Medical Coder
Envision Physician Services (formerly) EMBC Care Physicians Services
06.2000 - 07.2003
Telemetry RN
Baylor Medical Center
05.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, AD to BSN -
University of Phoenix
Associates of Arts And Science -
Richland College
Diploma Graduate - Registered Nursing
Baptist System School of Nursing
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AHIMA Issued Credential ID (upon request), active 12/31/2025
- ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship, 02/17/2024
Locations
Allen, Texas
License
Registered Nurse (RN), Texas, active compact license, 3/31/26
Professional Highlights
- ACDIS-Approved CDI Apprentice with foundational CDI knowledge
- Familiarity with the ACDIS Code of Ethics and other guiding principles for compliant query practice.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) AHIMA Issued Credential ID upon request Expires 12/31/2025
Personal Information
Title: RN, CCS
Locations
Allen, Texas
License
Registered Nurse (RN), Texas, active compact license, 3/31/26
Professional Highlights
- ACDIS-Approved CDI Apprentice with foundational CDI knowledge
- Familiarity with the ACDIS Code of Ethics and other guiding principles for compliant query practice.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) AHIMA Issued Credential ID upon request Expires 12/31/2025
Personal Information
Title: RN, CCS
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