Samantha Lundin
Bristol,WI
Summary
Experienced Clinical Documentation Specialist with a strong record of documentation compliance, record accuracy, and EHR expertise in Cerner, Epic, 3M, Optum, and SmarterDX. Known for resolving chart gaps, supporting coding integrity, and improving clinical documentation quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Silvercross Hospital
06.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to clarify diagnoses and supporting clinical evidence
- Reviewed medical records for completeness, accuracy, and documentation compliance
- Queried care teams to resolve missing, conflicting, or unclear chart entries
- Monitored documentation patterns to support coding accuracy and record integrity
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
12.2023 - 06.2026
- Applied clinical terminology and regulatory standards during record review
- Tracked documentation deficiencies and communicated follow-up needs to care providers
- Supported chart audits by identifying gaps affecting quality and reimbursement
- Maintained confidential patient information while updating electronic health records
- Reviewed 10+ charts a day, queried providers at a 50% rate
Nurse Manager
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Led nursing operations to ensure safe, efficient patient care across assigned unit.
- Monitored quality indicators and implemented process improvements to strengthen patient outcomes.
- Coached nurses on clinical standards, documentation accuracy, and patient-centered care practices.
- Supervised staff scheduling, assignments, and coverage to maintain appropriate patient-to-nurse ratios.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Assessed complex patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions using evidence-based protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, ensuring accurate documentation in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment plans and discharge readiness.
- Educated patients and families on recovery plans, medications, and self-care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Condell
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Monitored vital signs and evolving symptoms, escalating concerns promptly to physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Supervised bedside care activities, supporting staff with clinical guidance and workflow coordination.
- Strengthened infection control practices by reinforcing safety standards and unit compliance requirements.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying care gaps and supporting process enhancements.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL11-2017
Associate of Science -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05-2016
Skills
- Documentation standards
- Process optimization
- Electronic health records, Epic, Cerner, 3M, Optum, SmarterDX
- Process improvements
- Querying techniques
- Medical terminology
- Training and mentoring
- Staff training
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Silvercross Hospital
06.2026 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
12.2023 - 06.2026
Nurse Manager
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Advocate Condell
09.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science -
College of Lake County