Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Sheri Yohn

Polk City,FL

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist trained to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise in connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with the full medical team and excels at teaching patients, students, and team members regarding respiratory practices.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist II

BayCare Winter Haven Hospital
07.2018 - Current
  • Evaluate the patient’s health history and progress notes
  • Evaluate patient radiographs, EKG, lab values, and blood gas analysis
  • Systemically assessed patient's overall cardiopulmonary status
  • Administer medications to patients according to the physician's order
  • Assist physicians when performing bronchoscopy and tracheostomy
  • Intubate and insert arterial lines according to physician orders
  • Monitored patients receiving noninvasive and mechanical ventilation
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient care
  • Perform daily weaning, spontaneous breathing trials, and extubations
  • Educate patients on pulmonary diseases and provide recommendations
  • Perform all charge therapist duties as backup lead
  • Percept new hire therapists according to department policies and practices
  • Assist with education for intubation and arterial line insertions.

Clinical Instructor faculty

Polk State College
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervise and instruct respiratory students during clinical rotations
  • Provide guidance and mentorship in various clinical settings
  • Correlate clinical education with didactic learning
  • Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Assist students in completing respiratory task orders
  • Evaluate student's clinical competency and skills in the hospital setting
  • Provide constructive feedback to enhance student's skills and learning
  • Maintaining clinic records of procedures performed and skill competency
  • Fostering a positive and supportive environment for students to learn.

Certified Senior Medical Coder II

Insight Global/Optum United HealthCare
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Determining medical coding appropriateness for HCC, ICD-9, and ICD-10 codes
  • Auditing medical records for compliance with coding guidelines
  • Educating physicians regarding coding guidelines
  • Assigning appropriate codes for medical services
  • Completing timely billing duties within the revenue cycle
  • Maintaining high-level quality and assurance compliance

Certified Medical Coder

Insurance Coordinator North County Dermatology LLC
05.2011 - 01.2015
  • Processing daily billing charges
  • Determining medical coding appropriateness for HCC, ICD-9, and ICD-10 codes
  • Auditing medical records for compliance with coding guidelines of medical necessity
  • Researching billing denials and processing appeals
  • Insurance verification
  • Obtaining prior authorizations for procedures and medications
  • Assisting patients with financial assistance applications
  • Following up on patient care
  • Reporting directly to the supervising physician regarding reports, audits, and feedback of all other duties as given.

Education

RRT -

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care -

Polk State College
Lakeland, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Quality Assurance
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Airway Management
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Patient Education
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Medication Administration
  • Respiratory Care Protocols
  • Arterial blood gas analysis

Certification

  • Certified Medical Coder, American Academy of Professional Coders, 12/2004, 01013992
  • ICD-10, Unknown, 07/2015

References

  • James Earp, RRT, Manager Respiratory Care, BayCare, 200 Ave F NE, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, (863) 604-3691, James.Earp@baycare.org
  • Jeff Brewer, RRT, Lead Respiratory Therapist, BayCare, 200 Ave F NE, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, (727) 698-0209, Jeff.Brewer@baycare.org
  • Jane Britton, RRT, Supervisor Respiratory Care, BayCare, 200 Ave F NE, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, (863) 398-6646, Jane.Britton@baycare.org

Timeline

Clinical Instructor faculty

Polk State College
01.2021 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist II

BayCare Winter Haven Hospital
07.2018 - Current

Certified Senior Medical Coder II

Insight Global/Optum United HealthCare
06.2015 - 01.2016

Certified Medical Coder

Insurance Coordinator North County Dermatology LLC
05.2011 - 01.2015

RRT -

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care -

Polk State College
  • Certified Medical Coder, American Academy of Professional Coders, 12/2004, 01013992
  • ICD-10, Unknown, 07/2015
Sheri Yohn