Nicole Evans
Remote-Home Health Coder
Cambridge,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RHIT, LPN with experience in medical terminology, electronic health records, and Home Health coding with ICD-10 CM codes from documentation. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and communication skills. History of interfacing effectively with doctors, patients, and other departments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RHIT- SENIOR CODER
Allina Health
Minneapolis , MN
2021.09 - Current
- Took part in meetings to discuss such topics as electronic health records and communicate best ways to gather information.
- Streamlined day-to-day office processes to meet long-term goals within the Home Health Setting.
- Determined and implemented techniques to improve medical records retrieval process.
- Purged inactive files and destroyed obsolete files following procedures.
- Implemented protocols to improve medical records retrieval process through queries.
- Put new codes into practice, which helped to reduce number of claims that insurance companies denied.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge , MN
2009.11 - 2021.09
- Observed strict confidentiality to safeguard all patient-related information complying with HIPAA, throughout the office, mail/fax, and for virtual/telehealth visits.
- Maintained the accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records while assisting in multiple clinical practice types. Documenting patient charts in EPIC, Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Worked successfully with other coworkers and departments to accomplish goals and maintain health and safety in our clinics while providing patient care.
- Handled all delegated tasks, completed special projects for Supervisors, including COVID testing and screening as assigned.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage patients in conversation and effectively determine healthcare needs. Conveyed patient needs to the provider.
- Maintained infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered medications and vaccines in accordance with physicians orders and guidelines.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Reconciled clinical notes, patient forms and health information for compliance with HIPAA rules.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Rasmussen University
Blaine, MN06.2022
DIPLOMA oF NURSING - Practical Nursing
Pine Technical And Community College
Pine City, MN06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Business/ Tourism And Travel
National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD11.1997
Skills
- RHIT with Home Health knowledge, coding ICD-10-CM with 3MEncoder
- ICD-10-PCS, CPT training
- Knowledgeable for researching chart documentation
- Self motivated to stay on task
- Excellent with multi-tasking and prioritization
- Thorough, technical, hard worker
- Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse
- Working collaboratively, assisting co-workers throughout the facility
- Supports regulation requirements
- Follows direction and task delegation
Timeline
RHIT- SENIOR CODER
Allina Health
2021.09 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center
2009.11 - 2021.09
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Rasmussen University
DIPLOMA oF NURSING - Practical Nursing
Pine Technical And Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Business/ Tourism And Travel
National American University - Rapid City
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