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Menda Durand, RN, MSN, CCDS

Registered Nurse
Houston,TX
Menda Durand, RN, MSN, CCDS

Summary

Accomplished Clinical Documentation Specialist with a proven track record at Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC, enhancing patient care through meticulous documentation compliance and process improvements. Skilled in 3M360 Encompass and adept at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, I excel in multitasking and effective communication, significantly streamlining clinical documentation processes.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC

Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
05.2018 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
  • Effectively managed multiple priorities while maintaining strict adherence to established deadlines, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional clinical documentation services.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices in clinical documentation, streamlining processes and reducing errors.

St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital The Woodlands

Case Management Coordinator-Contract
08.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Prevention of re-hospitalizations for the following: Heart Failure, COPD, Heart Attack by F/U calls on recent discharged patients from the hospital for 30 days post d/c.

MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital

Clinical Measures Nurse-Quality Metrics Department
02.2015 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Responsible for core measure reporting-collecting, analyzing, and reporting clinical data elements on eligible cases for internal and external benchmarking and reporting. Tracking compliance of measures and providing education relating to measures that are currently reported as well as measures that are in development


MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital

Clinical Research Nurse -Leukemia
07.2011 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Coordinated regular investigator meetings, providing valuable updates on study progress and addressing any concerns or queries from participating sites.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive study protocols, ensuring alignment with research objectives.
  • Industry studies managed: Novartis (AMN aka Nilotinib; PKC412), Cephalon (Cep701), OCOG, Aventis Concordia Pharmaceuticals, AMGEN(AMG 900), CTI BioPharma (Tosedostat); Celgene (VIDAZA, REVLIMID); Onconova (Rigosertib)
  • Clinical specialty areas: Chronic Myleocytic Leukemia (CML), Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), Low/High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome(MDS)

MD Anderson Cancer Hospital

Clinical Research Specialist-Study Monitor
07.2006 - 07.2011

Job overview

  • Maintained high levels of vigilance while monitoring multiple patients simultaneously, ensuring prompt identification of any changes in condition.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper monitor usage techniques and troubleshooting strategies for common issues encountered during daily operations.
  • Utilized advanced software applications for efficient data management and analysis, contributing to improved overall workflow efficiency.
  • Contributed to the development of monitoring policies and procedures, promoting a standardized approach across all units including site initiation meetings.

Texas Children Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine

Neonatal/Pediatric Registered Nurse
09.1998 - 04.2005

Job overview

  • Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
  • Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.

Education

University of Phoenix-Online
Tempe, AZ

Master of Science from Nursing
12.2008

University Overview

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.1997

University Overview

Skills

  • Focused
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Process Improvements
  • Proficient in 3M360 Encompass
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient chart auditing ability
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building
  • Professional Demeanor

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Publications/Abstracts

  • 2010-0374 Early Results of a Phase I/II Trial Of Midostaurin (PKC412) and 5-Azacytidine (5-AZA) For Patients (Pts) With Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Paolo Strati, MD, Hagop M. Kantarjian, MD, Aziz Nazha, MD, Gautam Borthakur, MD, Naval G. Daver, MD, Tapan M. Kadia, MD, Zeev Estrov, MD, Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, Trivikram Rajkhowa, Farhad Ravandi, MD, Menda Durand, MSN, RN, Mark Levis, MD, PhD , and Jorge E. Cortes, MD (2013)

  • 2011-0188 A Phase I/II Study Of Cytarabine Or Azacitidine In Combination With Tosedostat In Older Patients With AML Or High-Risk MDS

Courtney D. DiNardo, MD, Hagop Kantarjian, MD, Farhad Ravandi, MD, Marina Konopleva, MD, PhD, Tapan M. Kadia, MD, Gautam Borthakur,MD, Naval G. Daver, MD, Menda Durand, MSN, RN, Silvia Rivera, MS, Alfonso Quintas-Cardama, MD, Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, and Jorge E. Cortes, MD (2013)


Poster Presentations:

The ABC’s of Oncology Metrics

Bettina Patterson, MSN, RN, OCN. Mercy Cherian, MSN, RN, OCN, Shalonda Smith, RN, Sobha George, MSN, CEN, RN, Lavinia Zanaj, MHA, RN, Menda Durand, MSN, RN, CCRP (2015-2016)

Metrics That Matter: Quality and Patient Safety

Bettina Patterson, MSN, RN, OCN. Mercy Cherian, MSN, RN, OCN, Shalonda Smith, RN, Sobha George, MSN, CEN, RN, Lavinia Zanaj, MHA, RN, Menda Durand, MSN, RN, CCRP (2015-2016)

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) (1997-current)
  • Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) (August 2020-Current)
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Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (AKA)
  • Lifetime
  • Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (ACDIS)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancementPersonal development programsPaid time off401k match4-day work week

Quote

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Max Ehrmann

Interests

Marathon Runner

Timeline

Case Management Coordinator-Contract
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital The Woodlands
08.2019 - 03.2020
Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC
05.2018 - 09.2024
Clinical Measures Nurse-Quality Metrics Department
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2017
Clinical Research Nurse -Leukemia
MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
07.2011 - 01.2015
Clinical Research Specialist-Study Monitor
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2011
Neonatal/Pediatric Registered Nurse
Texas Children Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine
09.1998 - 04.2005
University of Phoenix-Online
Master of Science from Nursing
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
  • Registered Nurse (RN) (1997-current)
  • Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) (August 2020-Current)

Software

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Menda Durand, RN, MSN, CCDSRegistered Nurse