Pamela Hobbs

» Review inpatient medical records daily, concurrent with patient stay, to identify opportunities to clarify missing or incomplete documentation.

Collaborate with providers, case managers, coders, and other healthcare team members to facilitate comprehensive health record documentation that reflects clinical treatment, decisions, diagnoses, and intervention

Acute inpatient rehabilitation 26 bed unit as RN-Charge Nurse

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Clinical Documentation Specialist

• Analyzed data from audits to identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation processes, implementing targeted interventions for positive change.
• Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
• Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.

RN charge nurse- Medical Surgical, Progressive Care Unit, Recovery Room, Home Health, and Emergency Department

• Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
• Served as trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in critical care nursing through continuing education opportunities and professional affiliations.
• Triaged patients and delegated treatment need to qualified staff and specialized departments.

Case Management

• Managed caseload of diverse clients, successfully addressing their unique needs while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Facilitated timely transitions between care settings by coordinating with healthcare providers, families, and insurance companies.
• Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments and guiding endeavors to successful completion.