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Tia Strong

Chicago,IL

Summary

Obtaining a challenging and rewarding position within a solid , progressive staff setting that best utilizes my experience and training with opportunity for personal and professional development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Data Abstractor I

Advocate Aurora Health Care
10.2022 - 10.2025
  • Performed HEDIS data abstractions and conducted 90-100 medical record reviews daily.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to ensure accurate data entry and retrieval.
  • Support QI initiatives aimed at closing care gaps (HBP, CBP, COL, BSC, CCS, KED, EED. OSTEO and WCC aligned with NCQA guidelines and entered data into the EMR.
  • Data reporting related to various initiatives including chronic disease and preventative initiatives
  • Maintained high accuracy and productivity metrics across assigned measures
  • Participate in data validation for both internal and external Quality Intelligence reporting and projects as assigned by the leadership
  • Coordinate medical records retrieval with AAH, Aligned, and outside facilities to help improve data integrity and patient outcomes

Care Manager

Advocate Aurora Health Care
11.2017 - 10.2022
  • Coordinated care plans to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate seamless communication among multidisciplinary teams.
  • Assessed the patient for social determinants of health needs through comprehensive evaluations, ensuring alignment with healthcare goals and resources.
  • Educate patients and develop educational materials to empower patients in managing chronic conditions effectively, to minimize hospitalization..
  • Assists with scheduling annual Medicare wellness visits with PCP.P
  • Educates on medication management.
  • Address overdue care caps to assist with health maintenance
  • Manages a monthly case load of 60 or more patients

Case Manager

Sanctuary Hospice
09.2014 - 11.2017
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans, ensuring alignment with patient/family needs and goals.
  • Facilitated patient assessments to identify unique needs and develop tailored support strategies.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to enhance quality of life.
  • Collaborated with other disciplines to educate families on hospice services, resources, and coping strategies to improve overall understanding of patient care,

Psychotropic Nurse Manager

Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2010 - 08.2014

• Managed and assessed behavioral health conditions for 40 or more patients.

• Conducted monthly rounds with a psychiatrist.

• Documented medication consents, behaviors, and patient progress.

• Assisted with medication management.

Reported new or worsening symptoms.


Education

No Degree - License Practical Nursing

Brown Mackie College
Merrillville, IN
06-2010

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
05-2001

Skills

  • HEDIS data abstraction
  • Electronic health records
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Chronic disease management
  • Social determinants of health
  • Knowledge of EMR systems: Epic, Cerner, eClinical Works

Timeline

Senior Quality Data Abstractor I

Advocate Aurora Health Care
10.2022 - 10.2025

Care Manager

Advocate Aurora Health Care
11.2017 - 10.2022

Case Manager

Sanctuary Hospice
09.2014 - 11.2017

Psychotropic Nurse Manager

Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2010 - 08.2014

No Degree - License Practical Nursing

Brown Mackie College

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Western Illinois University