Meg Celine Hernandez
New York,NY
Summary
Healthcare Data Analyst and Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in Medical-Surgical, Transplant, and Oncology inpatient care, documentation review, and healthcare data analysis. Highly skilled in extracting, interpreting, and analyzing real world healthcare data and EHR based documentation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Data Analyst
HealthVerity
Remote
11.2021 - Current
- Investigate clinical data anomalies across large-scale datasets (claims, labs, EMR, chargemaster) to ensure consistency, completeness, and reliability.
- Query diverse healthcare data sources using SQL to identify patient cohorts and perform univariate analysis for data quality assessment.
- Conduct statistical analyses to uncover correlations between clinical interventions and health outcomes, supporting real-world evidence (RWE) and outcomes research.
- Serve as subject matter expert in healthcare coding and data standards (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, LOINC, CVX, NUCC, DRG, NPPES).
- Monitor adherence to data contracts and escalate quality concerns to ensure alignment with operational and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Support internal audits and client investigations by evaluating coding accuracy and data integrity across various datasets.
- Develop and maintain documentation, code templates, and automation tools to enhance internal efficiency and reproducibility.
- Deliver client training on healthcare data standards and best practices, improving data literacy and promoting appropriate data use.
- Translate complex clinical and analytical insights into actionable recommendations for both internal stakeholders and external clients.
Observational Health Data Analytics Intern
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Remote
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with senior team members on multiple real-world evidence (RWE) and observational research projects.
- Created pre-computed standardized reports using R and SQL, enabling rapid turnaround of simple data requests and streamlining evidence generation from observational data.
- Generated data visualizations to support a publication for the International Registry of Coronavirus Exposure in Pregnancy (IRCEP).
- Conducted feasibility and characterization analyses to address stakeholder clinical questions using real-world datasets.
- Mapped missing and raw data values to standardized vocabularies, enhancing data quality and usability across millions of records.
- Contributed to the development of a phenotype library by creating and maintaining structured data tracking tools.
Registered Nurse
Stanford Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Delivered direct inpatient care to high-acuity post-operative oncology and GI surgery patients, ensuring comprehensive, accurate documentation in Epic to support continuity of care and compliance with hospital standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and translate clinical interventions into clear documentation.
- Audited patient charts in real time to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with HIPAA and organizational documentation standards.
- Acted as charge nurse. Managed staffing and delegated responsibilities according to licensure and scope, maintaining high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
- Supported individualized patient care planning through ongoing assessment and team collaboration.
Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
New York , NY
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Provided comprehensive nursing care on a 23-bed unit specializing in kidney and liver transplant, nephrology, and complex medical-surgical patients.
- Utilized Epic and Allscripts EMR systems to ensure accurate, real-time documentation and continuity of care across multidisciplinary teams.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor, overseeing daily unit operations and onboarding new staff to ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and hospital policies.
- Collaborated with providers during rounds to clarify treatment plans and documented appropriately to capture medical necessity and clinical complexity.
- Verified and reconciled documentation during patient transitions, contributing to improved record accuracy and communication.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Riverdale, NY09-2013
Skills
- Clinical documentation review and chart auditing
- Healthcare Coding Standards: ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, DRG
- Knowledge of CMS Guidelines & Managed Care Requirements
- EHR systems proficiency: Epic, Cerneripts
- HIPAA Compliance & Risk Adjustment Awareness
- Data Analysis, Cleaning, and Validation
- Programming & Analytics Tools: SQL, R, Python
- Data Visualization & Reporting (Excel, Google Workspace, BI Tools)
- Strong Attention to Detail; Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Cross-Functional & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse
July 2013 - Current
State of New York
Timeline
Healthcare Data Analyst
HealthVerity
11.2021 - Current
Observational Health Data Analytics Intern
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Stanford Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Cornell - Weill Center
09.2013 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
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