Melissa Weber
Holtsville,N.Y.
Summary
Experienced transformational leader dedicated to driving operational efficiency, policy development, revenue cycle optimization, and supporting quality and regulatory initiatives. Detail-oriented and goal-driven, I strive to influence positive change within organizations. With strong interpersonal communication skills, I focus on enhancing operational effectiveness and fostering collaboration. Committed to delivering results that contribute to the overall success of the team and organization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement
Good Samaritan Hospital
2024.01 - Current
- Supported the Catholic Health leadership team, as well as a team of 16 GSH CDI Specialists, through a software and workflow implementation
- Department goals include productivity, financial impact, SOI, ROM, and Elixhauser impact, as well as review, query, query response and coverage rates
- Post transition objectives and key results were met within 3 months
- We strive to optimizing the DRG on 100% of cases reviewed to ensure an accurate CMI for the facility
- We collaborate with our Physicians and Quality team to improve care and drive change through early identification of patient safety indicators and possible exclusions
RN
St Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
1998.01 - Current
Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement
St. Charles Hospital and St. Catherine’s of Sienna Medical Center
2021.05 - 2024.01
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
St. Charles Hospital
2017.12 - 2021.05
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator/Sepsis Coordinator
St. Charles Hospital
2014.12 - 2017.12
Patient Throughput Coordinator
Southside Hospital NSLIJ Health System
2013.04 - 2016.02
- Company Overview: Southside is a level 2-trauma center that frequently operates at 100% capacity
- My primary responsibility was managing the critical cascade of patients while collaborating with all disciplines to assist and resolve all barriers to discharge
- Southside is a level 2-trauma center that frequently operates at 100% capacity
RN
Dr. G. Diehl
2006.01 - 2016.02
- Company Overview: Outpatient Plastic Surgery
- Responsibilities included admission/intake, circulating in the operating room, recovering the patients from general anesthesia, and discharging the patient
- Outpatient Plastic Surgery
Per Diem RN in PACU
St. Charles Hospital
2010.09 - 2014.12
Assistant Nurse Manager - PACU/ASU
St. Charles Hospital
2007.03 - 2010.10
Per Diem PACU RN
St. Charles Hospital
2004.12 - 2007.03
Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU/CCU
St. Charles Hospital
2001.07 - 2004.12
RN, Relief charge nurse, ICU/CCU
St. Charles Hospital
1999.10 - 2001.07
LPN on TBI/CVA Rehab Unit
St. Charles Hospital
1998.01 - 1999.10
Education
** Masters of Healthcare Administration - Informatics
University of Phoenix
10.2024
** Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
06.2014
** Associates Degree -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, N.Y.06.1999
Skills
- EPIC - Chart review and Revenue Cycle
- Solventum
- AHRQ PSI Specifications
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Leadership and education
- Assisted in the development and presentation of educational webinars for the Catholic Health Systems CDI, Coding, and Quality departments.
- Created and presented targeted education for numerous Physician Service lines including Grand Rounds and Medical Staff Committee meetings.
Sepsis initiative core measure
Responsible for the sepsis initiative from 02/15 to 06/16., Worked collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure success. Provided education to all clinical staff at SCH about early identification and treatment of sepsis through the use of the sepsis protocol and EPIC order sets., Developed sepsis ‘pocket cards’ that were distributed to all providers., Increased compliance with the sepsis 6-hour bundle from 28% to 78% in the first year.
Hospital Acquired Conditions
Worked collaboratively with the SCH Quality Team and the ICU Team to effectively reduce the number of HAC’s., Instrumental in the success and financial stability of the HAC reduction program at St. Charles Hospital., Contributed to SCH earning an 'A' for our Leapfrog score.
Regulatory Agencies
Well versed in regulatory requirements, as well as direct experience speaking with and escorting surveyors.
Policy development
Knowledge of and experience with policy development.
Website development
Developed and maintained the website for the Infection Prevention and Control Department for SCH.
Epic Reports
Developed multiple EPIC reports to assist with accurate data tracking and collection for CAUTI’s, CLABSI’s, VAP’s, C-diff Infections, Isolation Precautions and education compliance.
Solventum
Super User for 3M CDI platform. Knowledge of encoder functionality, accessing resources, and reports/data collection and interpretation.
Certifications
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist, 02/26
Affiliations
- Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists
Timeline
Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement
Good Samaritan Hospital
2024.01 - Current
Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement
St. Charles Hospital and St. Catherine’s of Sienna Medical Center
2021.05 - 2024.01
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
St. Charles Hospital
2017.12 - 2021.05
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator/Sepsis Coordinator
St. Charles Hospital
2014.12 - 2017.12
Patient Throughput Coordinator
Southside Hospital NSLIJ Health System
2013.04 - 2016.02
Per Diem RN in PACU
St. Charles Hospital
2010.09 - 2014.12
Assistant Nurse Manager - PACU/ASU
St. Charles Hospital
2007.03 - 2010.10
RN
Dr. G. Diehl
2006.01 - 2016.02
Per Diem PACU RN
St. Charles Hospital
2004.12 - 2007.03
Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU/CCU
St. Charles Hospital
2001.07 - 2004.12
RN, Relief charge nurse, ICU/CCU
St. Charles Hospital
1999.10 - 2001.07
RN
St Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
1998.01 - Current
LPN on TBI/CVA Rehab Unit
St. Charles Hospital
1998.01 - 1999.10
** Masters of Healthcare Administration - Informatics
University of Phoenix
** Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
** Associates Degree -
Suffolk County Community College