Rebecca Johnston
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I am a newly licensed Registered Nurse with 15+ years of healthcare experience. I hold an AAS in Nursing from SAC, along with a BS and master's degree in Health Information Management from Texas State University. Currently pursuing an MSN-Nursing Administration degree at Texas A&M International University (anticipated graduation: August 2024). I am dedicated to providing patient-centered care with compassion, empathy, and respect, while actively working towards gaining my trauma nursing certification. Passionate about expanding knowledge in Emergency Medicine, I actively participate in the Emergency Nurses Association for ongoing professional development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HIM Coder
Hamilton Healthcare System
08.2017 - Current
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Demonstrated coding accuracy rate exceeding 95 percent.
- Codes for various departments, including hospital's emergency department, radiology, pro-fee for orthopedics and surgery.
Clinical Coordinator Manager
Mobile Doctors
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with physicians and regional director to manage clinical department and designated areas.
- Responsible for ensuring streamlined patient/office workflow, enhancing customer/staff satisfaction, boosting productivity, and achieving operational goals set by practice leadership.
- Assisted regional director in recruiting and training clinical coordinators.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
CMAA, CCMA
Austin Concierge Medicine
10.2005 - 09.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2023
Master of Science - Health Information Management
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2017
Skills
- Diagnostic/Procedural Coding
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Medical Release of Information ROI/HIPAA
- Health Care System
- Human Anatomy/Physiology
- Prescription Refills
- Critical Thinking
- Pharmacology
- Active Listening
- EHR/EMR/PHR Systems
- Tableau
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- American Health Information Management Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse | Texas Board of Nursing | License No.: 1122689
- RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator | AHIMA | Credential ID: 211068
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) | American Heart Association | Credential ID: 225415533386
- Empathetic Patient Care | Badgr | Credential ID: 63359163e1d7c0302e0c2795
Timeline
HIM Coder
Hamilton Healthcare System
08.2017 - Current
Clinical Coordinator Manager
Mobile Doctors
09.2012 - 08.2013
CMAA, CCMA
Austin Concierge Medicine
10.2005 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Texas A&M International University
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Master of Science - Health Information Management
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Texas State University
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