Sarah Disbrow
Summary
Experienced Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist focused on enhancing patient care through clinical documentation accuracy and ICD-10 compliance. Develops training materials and educates staff on best practices while identifying process improvement opportunities. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous process improvement that align with organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Tampa General Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed pediatric, neonatal, and obstetrical medical records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with clinical documentation standards.
- Educated staff on clinical documentation standards, enhancing understanding and adherence to best practices.
- Analyzed documentation trends to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Developed training materials on clinical documentation policies, facilitating onboarding and ongoing education for new and existing staff.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of ICD-10 coding requirements and CMS regulations.
RN neonatal ICU
Tampa General Hospital
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Implemented infection control practices to ensure patient safety and wellbeing.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for patient documentation.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures.
RN neonatal ICU
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Completed comprehensive nurse residency program, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge for neonatal care.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and standards.
- Ensured accurate electronic health records for patient documentation, facilitating effective communication and continuity of care.
- Instructed patients and families on health management and recovery processes to support informed decision-making.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD01-2016
Skills
- ICD-10 coding and compliance
- ICD-10 compliance
- Clinical documentation
- pediatric, neonatal, obstetrical medical record review
- Electronic health records management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Process improvement strategies
- Staff training and development
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
Timeline
RN Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Tampa General Hospital
04.2022 - Current
RN neonatal ICU
Tampa General Hospital
06.2017 - 04.2022
RN neonatal ICU
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University