PRENELL FERGUSON
TAMARAC,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse- Pre-admissions/Pre-op
Surgery Center of Ft Lauderdale
10.2022 - Current
- Perform patient assessments before scheduled procedures to identify any pre-existing conditions that might affect the course of treatment or surgery
- Educate patients on what medication must continue, discontinue, or adjusted prior to surgery
- Obtain proper labs and clearances
- Alert Provider of preexisting conditions that would be high risk
- Activates preoperative orders for any pre-procedure antibiotics or diagnostic tests
- Performs patient education activities according to facility policy and as ordered by the Provider
- Documents explanation of preoperative instructions to patients.
- Managed approximately 40 calls, and emails per day
Medical Coder/Utilization Review Clerk
Surgery Center of Ft Lauderdale
08.2002 - 10.2022
- Responsible for coding all outpatient records
- Submitting prior authorization requests for upcoming procedures
- Proficient in appealing claims using payors medical necessity guidelines
- Followed up on rejected claims for correction and resubmission
- Educating and working with staff and physicians on issues of proper documentation that supports medical necessity for procedures
- Assisted Medical Records Dept with HIPAA and PHI issues.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Miami Lakes Technical College
Miami Lakes, Florida08.2022
Certified Coder Specialist -
American Health Information Management Association
01.2003
Vocational Coding Certificate - Health Information Management
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, Florida01.1996
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
References
References and supporting documentation furnished upon request
Certification
- Current BLS certification
- 30 Hour IV Certification 2022
Coreprofessionalstrengths
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, taking vital signs, medication administration, comfortable interacting with physicians, other healthcare team members and patient’s family members. Patient assessment skills, regular exposure to electronic medical records, medical terminology, knowledge of disease process, proper documentation, and HIPAA. Team player with ability to remain calm in emergency situations, and work independently when required. Cross trained to work in Preadmissions, Pre-op, and Stage 2 recovery.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse- Pre-admissions/Pre-op
Surgery Center of Ft Lauderdale
10.2022 - Current
Medical Coder/Utilization Review Clerk
Surgery Center of Ft Lauderdale
08.2002 - 10.2022
Practical Nursing -
Miami Lakes Technical College
Certified Coder Specialist -
American Health Information Management Association
Vocational Coding Certificate - Health Information Management
Miami Dade Community College
Similar Profiles
PRENELL FERGUSONPRENELL FERGUSON
Licensed Practical Nurse- Pre-admissions at Surgery Center of Ft LauderdaleLicensed Practical Nurse- Pre-admissions at Surgery Center of Ft Lauderdale
Dayan RodriguezDayan Rodriguez
Sales Associate at Grieco Chevrolet Ft LauderdaleSales Associate at Grieco Chevrolet Ft Lauderdale
Joseph MessinaJoseph Messina
Finance Manager at Grieco Chevrolet Ft LauderdaleFinance Manager at Grieco Chevrolet Ft Lauderdale