Sallie Norden
Louisville,OH
Summary
Clinical Coder with extensive experience at Amedisys, proficient in ICD-10, Oasis and clinical documentation review. Adept at enhancing coding accuracy through collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to continuous learning and improving patient outcomes, leveraging critical thinking to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coder
Amedisys
04.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and analyzed medical records for accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards in coding practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and optimize coding accuracy.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Home Care
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall treatment outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop tailored care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve patient health and medication management.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting adherence to care plans and self-care practices.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Nursing Supervisor
Altercare of Louisville
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation and communication.
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports of patient progress and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in developing individualized patient care plans based on assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Salem, Ohio Campus05-2011
Skills
- ICD-10 proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning mindset
- Clinical documentation review
- Oasis Documentation Accuracy
- Medical Record Review
- Microsoft Office and Documentation Tools
Certification
COS-C- recently renewed 8/27/24
HCS-D- Renewing yearly in March
Timeline
Clinical Coder
Amedisys
04.2021 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Home Care
10.2017 - 06.2021
Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2017
Nursing Supervisor
Altercare of Louisville
08.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University