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SHARNECIA CULLINS

Summary

Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills. Polished professional manages multiple tasks, utilizes electronic medical record systems, and provides excellent customer service to patients and staff. Adheres to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Track record of effectively troubleshooting issues and maintaining patient confidentiality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Inpatient Medical Coder position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Wound Care Nurse

Social Circle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
  • Utilized patient information to develop a care plan for wounds and healing.
  • Communicated with other members of the medical team.
  • Maintained patient privacy.
  • Documented care provided and progress of healing.
  • Made weekly rounds with Medical Doctor to determine any needed changes to care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

ADON

R and E Health Care ,LLC
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Diligently participating in continuing education programs and CMS workshops helped me improve my training and nursing knowledge
  • Performed and took advantage of opportunities for feedback and process improvement to create a safer and healthier environment while also increasing patient satisfaction
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and planned the next steps
  • Documented and kept track of the patients' reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
  • Investigated Physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management were all part of my care for home health patients
  • Led a successful 15-person team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and ancillary staff.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Planned and assigned workload to 15-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Education

Medical Billing & Coding - Certified Coding Associate - Medical Billing And Coding

DeVry University
Online
12.2023

Nursing - Practical Nursing -

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
01.2004

Skills

  • Accurately input and retrieve data/information using electronic health record systems
  • Adhere to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines
  • Review payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current
  • Anatomy & Physiology- Human Diseases
  • Pharmacology
  • Biosciences
  • Basic Medical Terminology
  • Introduction to Health Services & Information Systems
  • Legal/Regulatory Issues- Health Information
  • 3M Encoder
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Communications
  • Customer service
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Supervision
  • Inpatient Records Coding
  • Medical Terminology
  • Proficiency in Microsoft
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Word Processing Software
  • Treatment Documentation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Records Review
  • Electronic Health Record Applications
  • Patient Rights
  • EMR Systems
  • Microsoft Excel

Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN

Affiliations

AHIMA

Timeline

LPN Wound Care Nurse

Social Circle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 10.2023

ADON

R and E Health Care ,LLC
09.2021 - 02.2023

Medical Billing & Coding - Certified Coding Associate - Medical Billing And Coding

DeVry University

Nursing - Practical Nursing -

Atlanta Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN
SHARNECIA CULLINS