Michelle Morris
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in home health care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical management. Effective team collaborator with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes through adaptability and reliable support. Known for strong communication skills, empathy, and commitment to patient-centered care. Recently focusing on ICD-10 coding in home health. Current RN and HCS-D certification.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Coder/ Quality Assurance RN
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
09.2017 - Current
- Conduct reviews of provider and clinician documentation, and provide recommendations for appropriate ICD-10 coding based on current ICD-10 CM guidelines for home health.
- Apply current coding guidelines, request and obtain additional/clarification of documentation from providers and clinical staff.
- Provide written feedback related to clinical documentation and coding recommendations applied to clinical review.
- Conduct other clinical record audits and OASIS reviews as assigned.
- Prepare reports as requested.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Intermountain Home Health
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Conduct reviews of provider and clinician documentation and provide recommendations for appropriate ICD-10 coding based on current ICD-10 CM guidelines for home health.
- Apply current coding guidelines, request and obtain additional/clarification of documentation from providers and clinical staff.
- Provide written feedback related to clinical documentation and coding recommendations applied to clinical review.
- Conduct other clinical record audits and OASIS reviews as assigned.
- Prepare reports as requested.
- Maintain proficiency/knowledge of home care reimbursement and compliance as related to coding and OASIS regulations, Medicare eligibility requirements, and Medicare billing requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities as directed.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Intermountain Home Health
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Facilitated admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits to treat home health patients.
- Supervised work of home health aids and LPNs.
- Conferred with physician to develop treatment plan based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications, diet, and exercise plan to maintain patient care.
- Interacted with patients, families, and cross-disciplinary teams to facilitate safe and conducive patient care.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Team Select Home Care
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed written plan of care in accordance with patients' diagnosis, family needs, and physician orders.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver, and living situation to determine care needs.
- Administered nursing care in accordance with established strategies, including therapies, teaching, and counseling to achieve treatment goals.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Azura at Home
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver, and living situation to determine care needs.
- Supervised work of home health aids and LPNs.
- Administered nursing care in accordance with established strategies, including therapies, teaching, and counseling to achieve treatment goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Denver School of Nursing
Denver, COSkills
- HCS-D Certified
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in multiple EMR platforms
- Training facilitation
- Multi-state RN licensure
- Continuous skill development
- Collaborative team management
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes management
- Care plan adherence
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Corporate Coder/ Quality Assurance RN
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
09.2017 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
Intermountain Home Health
05.2015 - 01.2017
Home Health Registered Nurse
Intermountain Home Health
01.2015 - 05.2015
Home Health Registered Nurse
Team Select Home Care
08.2014 - 05.2015
Home Health Registered Nurse
Azura at Home
12.2012 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Denver School of Nursing
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