Natasha Crawford
Newberry,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Clinical Documentation Specialist with expertise in ICD-10 coding and quality assurance. Committed to improving documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance through collaborative education, directly contributing to enhanced patient care and team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Lead Clinical Documentation Specialist
UF Health Shands
Gainesville, FL
02.2026 - Current
- Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify and improve documentation practices.
- Educated staff on proper coding guidelines and documentation requirements.
- Utilizes Epic, OurPractice Advisories (OPAs) to perform prospective chart reviews, identify documentation opportunities, validate chronic conditions, and support accurate coding, HCC capture, and clinical documentation integrity initiatives.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in clinical documentation quality, risk adjustment, and HCC coding integrity in the outpatient setting.
Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist
UF Health Shands
Gainesville, Florida
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Supported professional billing clinical documentation specialist (PB CDI specialist) and inpatient CDI efforts.
- Reviewed clinical records for accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards, supporting patient care quality.
- Worked with healthcare providers to clarify clinical narratives and improve documentation accuracy.
- Provided staff education on documentation practices and regulatory requirements.
- Stayed current on ICD-10 coding requirements, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, DRG assignment criteria, and CMS regulations.
- Supported education for healthcare professionals on proper ICD-10 code use and coding guidelines, promoting compliance and accurate coding.
Registered Nurse specialist reproductive medicine
UF health physicians
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Reviewing charts for FDA approved qualifications for REI
- Managed care plans for patients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including IVF, IUI, egg retrievals, and embryo transfers
- Educated patients regarding fertility diagnoses, treatment options, medication regimens, and procedural expectations
- Work very closely with the physicians and review the patient charts ensuring the accurate information is present for insurance purposes.
- Collaborated with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflows
Charge Registered Nurse BMT
UF health Shands
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided specialized nursing care for patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic bone marrow/stem cell transplantation.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and policies.
- Managed patient care plans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and teamwork.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
Charge Registered Nurse
North Florida regional medical center
12.2015 - 10.2019
- HCA Charge Registered nurse for critical care.
- Led the Charge Nurse role in a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit, managing daily clinical operations and patient care delivery.
- Functioned as the primary clinical resource for nursing staff during complex and emergent patient situations.
- Managed critically ill patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and life-support therapies.
Education
ASN -
Rasmussen
Ocala, FlBSN -
Chamberlain University
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- ICD-10 coding
- Documentation accuracy
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Chart review
- Documentation improvement
- Healthcare collaboration
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Medical terminology
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse, BSN
Timeline
Outpatient Lead Clinical Documentation Specialist
UF Health Shands
02.2026 - Current
Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist
UF Health Shands
12.2024 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse specialist reproductive medicine
UF health physicians
10.2021 - 12.2022
Charge Registered Nurse BMT
UF health Shands
10.2019 - 10.2021
Charge Registered Nurse
North Florida regional medical center
12.2015 - 10.2019
ASN -
Rasmussen
BSN -
Chamberlain University