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Penny Brunes

Clayton,IN

Summary

Results-driven professional skilled in audit evaluation and regulatory compliance within the healthcare sector. Demonstrated ability to validate medical records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of diagnosis codes. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality in coding and documentation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Risk Adjustment Auditor

Franciscan Alliance
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2022 - Current


Review medical records, patient medical history and physical exams, physician orders, progress notes, consultation reports, diagnostic reports, operative and pathology reports, and discharge summaries to verify and ensure the accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness of diagnosis codes based on pre-visit services. (5%)
- Audit and Evaluation
Assist with validation audits to evaluate medical record documentation to ensure coding accurately reflects and supports relevant coding based on the ICD-10 code submitted to CMS for reimbursement and interpretation of medical documentation to ensure capture of all relevant coding based on CMS Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) conditions that are applicable to Medicare Risk Adjustment reimbursement initiatives. (5%)
- Attention to detail
Attention to detail while reviewing patients' clinical record. (5%)
- Compliance and Quality
Ensure regulatory compliance and overall quality and efficiency by utilizing strong working knowledge of coding standards and EPIC. (5%) Competencies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Danville , IN
09.2021 - 09.2022

Employee Health nurse and hand hygiene Auditor Coordinated flu vaccine clinics to ensure efficient vaccination processes for employees. TB fit testing Maintained immunization records by accurately documenting vaccinations and updates. Managed lab tests by coordinating sample collection and processing. Administered new hire physicals to assess employee health and fitness for duty. Performed drug screens to ensure workplace safety and compliance. Tracked and updated yearly screenings by maintaining detailed records and schedules. Conducted audits of hospital practices to ensure compliance with health standards.

  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with daily living activities to ensure patient comfort and safety.
  • Employee Health nurse and hand hygiene AuditorCoordinated flu vaccine clinics to ensure efficient vaccination processes for employees.TBfit testingMaintained immunization records by accurately documenting vaccinations and updates.Managed lab tests by coordinating sample collection and processing.Administered new hire physicals to assess employee health and fitness for duty.Performed drug screens to ensure workplace safety and compliance.Tracked and updated yearly screenings by maintaining detailed records and schedules.Conducted audits of hospital practices to ensure compliance with health standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Hospital South ED
Indianapolis, Indiana
12.2019 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team at Community Health Network to provide holistic patient-centered care

Provided nursing care in emergency department

Direct patient care phlebotomy medication administration EKG vitals catheterization bladder scan POCT-strep,urine,hgb,flu and covid cultures injections Managed inventory in medical supply rooms to ensure availability of essential supplies for patient care BLS certified wound care splinting/casting patient education TB Vaccines verification and administered referrals

Licensed Practical Nurse

Franciscan Alliance
Indianapolis, IN
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Delivered nursing care to patients, collaborating with registered nurse to ensure quality treatment.

Franciscan Health Mooresville Family Care

Direct patient care
schedule appointment
triage
room patient and collect information
phlebotomy
medication administration
neb treatments
EKG
vitals
POCT-strep,urine,hgb,mono, flu and covid
cultures
injections
stock rooms
BLS certificated
wound care
splinting
patient education
Epic

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • St Vincent Health Brownsburg PedsDirect patient care Prepared treatment room for patient examinations and collected patient information to facilitate efficient care delivery Performed blood draws for laboratory testing medication and injection administration assisted with treatment per MD vitals catheterization POCT-strep,urine,hgb,flu,mono, lead Conducted cultures for infection testing Restocked medical supplies in examination rooms BLS certificated order immuizations triage patient education
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted with daily living activities and provided emotional support to patients.

LPN School Nurse

Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2015 - 05.2017

Avon Schools HRH

Delivered direct patient care in clinical settings, including medication administration and vital signs monitoring medication administration vitals POCT-strep,urine,hgb,flu injections Streamlined inventory management by organizing stock rooms for easy access to medical supplies BLS certified blood borne pathogen education hand washing education patient education

  • Delivered first aid and emergency care to students.
  • Conducted health screenings and maintained accurate health records.
  • Delivered direct patient care in clinical settings, including medication administration and vital signs monitoringmedication administrationvitalsPOCT-strep,urine,hgb,fluinjectionsStreamlined inventory management by organizing stock rooms for easy access to medical suppliesBLS certifiedblood borne pathogen educationhand washing educationpatient education

LPN

American Health Network
Indianapolis, IN
04.2013 - 03.2015

American Health Network

Direct patient care Assessed patient needs through phone triage and prioritized care for timely interventions medication refills post op care Chart preparation room patients splinting, braces, casting, injections Ordered diagnostic testing including MRI, X-rays, CT, EMG based on physician recommendations and patient symptoms to facilitate accurate diagnosis Epic

  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documented health information accurately.

LPN

Hearth at Prestwick
Avon, IN
12.2011 - 04.2013

Hearth At Prestwick

Provided patient care by assisting with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety. medication administration treatments ADLs Assessments

  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
  • Provided patient care by assisting with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.medication administrationtreatmentsADLsAssessments
  • Assisted with daily living activities to promote patient comfort and independence.

LPN

Avon Pediatrics
Avon, IN
03.2007 - 02.2008

Avon Pediatrics

Patient care room patient Conducted phone triage to address patient inquiries and provide timely support Administered medications to patients according to physician orders Administered injections to patients for treatment Organized and stocked supply rooms to enhance accessibility and readiness of medical supplies Performed point-of-care testing to facilitate prompt patient assessments and treatment decisions

  • Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documented care plans accurately.
  • Patient careroom patientConducted phone triage to address patient inquiries and provide timely supportAdministered medications to patients according to physician ordersAdministered injections to patients for treatmentOrganized and stocked supply rooms to enhance accessibility and readiness of medical suppliesPerformed point-of-care testing to facilitate prompt patient assessments and treatment decisions

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Health Network
Indianapolis, IN
12.2006 - 03.2007

Patient care room patient phone triage Administered medications to patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed guidelines for optimal care. injection stock rooms Conducted point-of-care testing to provide timely results for effective patient management.

  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Patient careroom patientphone triageAdministered medications to patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed guidelines for optimal care.injectionstock roomsConducted point-of-care testing to provide timely results for effective patient management.
  • Assisted in patient hygiene and personal care activities daily.

Education

Certificate in LPN - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
09-2006

Skills

  • Coding accuracy
  • Risk management
  • Coding accuracy
  • Data analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Documentation review
  • Regulatory auditing
  • Medical documentation
  • Charting and recording
  • team collaboration
  • effective communication
  • Coding accuracy

Timeline

Risk Adjustment Auditor

Franciscan Alliance
09.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Hospital South ED
12.2019 - 09.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Franciscan Alliance
02.2018 - 12.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Vincent's Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2018

LPN School Nurse

Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2017

LPN

American Health Network
04.2013 - 03.2015

LPN

Hearth at Prestwick
12.2011 - 04.2013

LPN

Avon Pediatrics
03.2007 - 02.2008

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Health Network
12.2006 - 03.2007

Certificate in LPN - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Penny Brunes