Teresa ( Terry) Mink
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented nursing professional with extensive clinical expertise and leadership capabilities. Recognized for enhancing productivity and efficiency across diverse healthcare settings, demonstrating proficiency in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination. Strong problem-solving skills ensure quality service delivery while fostering effective communication in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous improvement and adapting best practices in response to evolving industry standards.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Care Coordinator
Optum -United Healthcare
Valdosta, US
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluated OASIS documentation from providers to verify details. Authorized home health services are based on determined appropriateness and applied InterQual criteria to assess medical necessity.
- Ensured adherence to CMS regulatory standards outlined in Chapter 7 for home health services.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of medical records, OASIS assessments, plan of care documentation, and ICD coding assignments.
- Reviewed documentation for justifiable needs according to CMS standards.
- Collaborate with the intake team, home health team, appeals/denials teams, and Medical Directors to ensure efficient processing of home health authorization requests in accordance with mandated turnaround times and quality metrics.
- Managed correspondence with statewide parties to ensure issuance of NOMNCs.
- Consistently met all productivity standards and maintained 100% QARS.
- Assisted in launching a home health pilot program.
Clinical Coordinator RN / Coder
Cura Care Home Health
Valdosta, US
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Executed comprehensive QA assessments on all Oasis documentation.
- Executed ICD-10 coding and CPT codes with precision.
- Ensured accuracy of codes, discipline frequency, care plans, and medications.
- Coordinated execution of tailored care plans following team discussions.
- Ensured agency compliance with all CMS regulations.
- Enhanced performance levels to achieve top-tier Home Health star scores for the agency.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Pruitt
Valdosta, US
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Performed patient assessments, wrote MD orders, implemented patient care plans, and conducted patient care meetings.
- Provided patient care as needed.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
Executive Director/Clinical Manager/Coder
Bethany Hospice
Valdosta, US
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Oversaw all aspects of patient care management.
- Executed comprehensive ICD-10 coding across dual offices.
- Ensured alignment of agency practices with regulatory standards.
- Determined patient admissions based on CMS criteria review
- Performed patient care plan meetings weekly with the medical director for patient status, compliance with hospice criteria, and medication needs that are applicable.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Directed operations to improve efficiency and increase profit margins.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Director
Amedisys Home Health
Valdosta, US
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Conducted thorough reviews of code, flagging discrepancies for resolution.
- Executed comprehensive assessments of SHP processes.
- Directed daily activities while upholding compliance standards.
- Maintain patient care skills and performed SOC and visits as needed
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Director of Patient Services
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
Valdosta, US
11.2000 - 07.2013
- Oversaw key aspects of service delivery for patients.
- Managed entire process of ICD9/ICD10 and CPT coding.
- Completed comprehensive Oasis reviews and clinical visit documentation.
- Coordinated scheduling for both patients and staff.
- Administered full range of QA responsibilities.
- Ensured compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulatory standards.
- Executed daily operational tasks within the agency.
- Managed in-service programs and training needs for staff.
Acute Dialysis Nurse/ICU/ PRN
Archbold Hospital
Thomasville, US
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed acute dialysis for hospital patients on regular floors and ICU setting
- Preformed plasmapheresis in hospital
- Worked ICU cardiac/medical alternate weekends
Charge/Staff Nurse /Acute Dialysis Coordinator
Vivra Renal Care AKA Gambro
Valdosta, US
01.1989 - 01.2001
- Worked as charge nurse in dialysis facility performing both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Cover hospital dialysis patient performing acute dialysis
- Promoted to Dialysis facility manager
- Promoted to regional director managing 10 dialysis agencies in state
- Operated acute dialysis program
Pediatric Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, US
01.1984 - 01.1989
- Worked as floor nurse on Pediatric floor for 3 years then transfer to Medical floor 1 and then went to OR surgical nurse
Education
Bachelors of Science - Science and Nursing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA01.1984
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Skilled in Utilization Review and Management
- Proficient in ICD-10 coding, CPT coding experience
- Detail-Oriented Organization
- Documentation proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Proficient Multitasking
- Case management
- Oasis Documentation Specialist
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective transition planning
- Highly skilled patient assessment and clinical judgment
- Discharge coordination
- Knowledge of InterQual
- Experienced in Diverse EMR Platforms
- HIPAA Regulation Adherence
- Effective Issue Resolution
- Organizational Strategy
Certification
- HCS-D, 02/05, Present
- Registered Nurse BSN (RN), 01/84, Present
- Compact Nursing License
- HCS-O in progress.
Timeline
Home Health Care Coordinator
Optum -United Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Coordinator RN / Coder
Cura Care Home Health
06.2019 - 03.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
Pruitt
09.2017 - 02.2022
Executive Director/Clinical Manager/Coder
Bethany Hospice
03.2015 - 09.2017
Director
Amedisys Home Health
04.2013 - 03.2015
Acute Dialysis Nurse/ICU/ PRN
Archbold Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Director of Patient Services
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
11.2000 - 07.2013
Charge/Staff Nurse /Acute Dialysis Coordinator
Vivra Renal Care AKA Gambro
01.1989 - 01.2001
Pediatric Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center
01.1984 - 01.1989
Bachelors of Science - Science and Nursing
Valdosta State University
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