SHAKENDRIA BROWN
Clinical Documentation Specialist- CCDS
HARVEST,AL
Summary
Registered Nurse and Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist with 12+ years of healthcare experience and a strong background in clinical documentation integrity and quality improvement. Experienced in collaborating with providers to enhance documentation accuracy, ensure regulatory compliance, and support optimal reimbursement. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex clinical information into accurate, compliant documentation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Medovent Solutions
Palm Beach, Florida
2025.10 - Current
- Contributed to revenue optimization by identifying opportunities for appropriate clinical documentation improvement.
- Reduced risk exposure by promptly addressing any identified discrepancies or inconsistencies within patient records.
- Served as a resource for healthcare professionals seeking guidance on various aspects of clinical documentation, fostering effective communication among team members.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to share knowledge and keep workflow moving smoothly.
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Mercy Hospital
Rogers, AR
2024.07 - 2025.10
- Ensured accurate clinical documentation, enhancing patient care quality and supporting compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Review and analyze medical records to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Streamlined coding processes, resulting in improved billing accuracy and reduced claim denials, boosting revenue cycle efficiency.
- Apply clinical knowledge and official coding guidelines to support accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS code assignment.
- Utilize clinical documentation improvement (CDI) software and electronic health records (EHR) systems effectively.
- Conduct concurrent and retrospective reviews to support accurate case mix index (CMI) and severity of illness (SOI) reporting.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, AL
2022.11 - 2024.07
- Enhance clinical documentation quality for accurate DRG-based billing.
- Conduct admission reviews to ensure documentation completeness.
- Educate staff on documentation and reimbursement practices.
- Address DRG payor issues to optimize documentation strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to clarify documentation requirements, fostering a culture of compliance and ensuring optimal patient care standards.
- Reviewed clinical documents meticulously, ensuring alignment with CDI guidelines, which contributed to substantial enhancements in documentation completeness.
Complex Case Manager
Cigna Healthcare Insurance
2022.07 - 2022.11
- Coordinated program referrals and community-based services.
- Contributed to decreasing re-hospitalization rates through improved patient relations, education and discharge planning.
- Helped staff fully address medical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient.
- Collaborated with care teams to connect individuals with community resources.
- Identified and removed barriers to patient throughput and desired quality outcomes.
- Developed appropriate care plans based on current standards of practice and facility guidelines.
- Planned and documented short-term interventions in response to critical needs or crises.
Travel Registered Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
2021.12 - 2022.06
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Enhanced patient care quality by meticulously following treatment plans tailored to individual health conditions.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville , AL
2014.02 - 2021.12
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team.
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Louise Hospital
Gilroy, California
2017.01 - 2021.06
- Assisted with smooth admissions and discharges, coordinating paperwork and seeing to patients' medical and personal needs.
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments.
- Offered expert, compassionate end-of-life care to geriatric and terminal patients.
- Focused on patient outcomes and worked collaboratively with permanent staff to achieve targets.
- Met contractual obligations by securing housing and traveling on schedule to show up on time for new assignments.
- Built positive relationships with physicians to obtain prompt orders for medications and procedures.
- Helped coordinate transfer and discharge paperwork for patients leaving unit.
Travel Registered Nurse
Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital
Fresno, California
2016.04 - 2016.07
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork.
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Collected patient data and biological samples for testing and procedures.
- Met post-surgical patient needs, monitored catheters and handled personal hygiene tasks.
- Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2024
Associates Degree of Nursing - undefined
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, AL12.2013
Associates Degree of Science - General Education
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL12.2011
Skills
Documentation compliance
Skilled in Epic, Solventum/3M, Iodine Interact
Strong attention to detail
Quality control monitoring
HIPAA regulations
ICD-10 coding
APR-DRG
MS-DRG
PSI
Coding guidelines
Training and mentoring
Certification
CCDS
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Medovent Solutions
2025.10 - Current
CCDS
2025-02
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Mercy Hospital
2024.07 - 2025.10
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Crestwood Medical Center
2022.11 - 2024.07
Complex Case Manager
Cigna Healthcare Insurance
2022.07 - 2022.11
Travel Registered Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
2021.12 - 2022.06
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Louise Hospital
2017.01 - 2021.06
Travel Registered Nurse
Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital
2016.04 - 2016.07
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
2014.02 - 2021.12
Associates Degree of Nursing - undefined
Calhoun Community College
Associates Degree of Science - General Education
Northwest Shoals Community College
Bachelors of Nursing -
Capella University
AWARDS
Champion Award
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Epic
- 3M 360/ Solventum
- Iodine Interact