Michelle Vaughan
Coeburn
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in clinical documentation and medical billing. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while enhancing patient care through attention to detail and collaboration.
Versatile professional experienced in clinical care and educational environments. Recognized for strong organizational skills and ability to support diverse needs. Ready to leverage expertise in patient care and compliance to enhance service delivery.
Knowledgeable School Cafeteria Worker specializing in inventory receiving, sorting and storing. Expertise includes equipment operation and maintenance. Maintain cost controls through correct portioning and minimizing waste.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Worker
Wise County Public Schools
Coeburn, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food service areas, ensuring safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste.
- Supported kitchen staff during meal preparation, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Paraprofessional
Wise County Public Schools
Coeburn, VA
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans and supporting diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and comprehension across various subjects.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement to promote a conducive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt lesson materials for students with unique educational requirements.
- Supported assessment processes by collecting data on student progress and communicating findings to teachers.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Lpn
Wellmont Health System
Norton, VA
09.2000 - 02.2012
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through coordinated care efforts.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care strategies as needed to meet evolving health needs.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
Education
CPC - Medical Coding
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA12-2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA09-2000
Skills
- Insurance verification
- Data entry
- Clinical documentation
- Medical claims coding
- Medical record security
- Proficiency in [software]
- Medical classification systems
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- HCPCS coding
- Medical billing
- Medical records management
- Records management
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- Certified medical coding , CPC - AAPC
- Licensed Practical Nurse - retired-
Timeline
Cafeteria Worker
Wise County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Wise County Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2024
Lpn
Wellmont Health System
09.2000 - 02.2012
CPC - Medical Coding
Mountain Empire Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Mountain Empire Community College