Medical and occupational record summarizations for medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and personal injury court cases
Generated documents for life care planner experts and attorneys
Conducted research, compiled information, and prepared summaries for services required for disabilities and chronic health conditions
Composed and edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, and court-related documents
Patient Access Representative/Financial Counselor
Palomar Pomerado Health
10.2010 - 06.2013
Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy
Collected and entered patient demographics and insurance data into a computer database to establish patient medical records
Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered for the Emergency Department, Radiology, Surgery, and Inpatient Hospitalizations
E.R. Patient Representative
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2007
Verified patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy
Assisted patients in completing necessary medical forms and documentation
Obtained co-payments, co-insurances, and deductibles
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA
08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Dual: Criminology & Justice Studies/Sociology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
08.2011
Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA
05.2007
Skills
Sentara Obici Hospital - Emergency Department Nursing Preceptorship
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Trauma/Burn Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - General Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Step Down Unit (SDU)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Labor and Delivery
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Antepartum and Postpartum Units
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit (BHU)
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters - Oncology/Hematology Unit
Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Health - Psychiatry
Certification
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Medico-Legal Administrator
Hyland & Associates
09.2015 - 09.2022
Patient Access Representative/Financial Counselor
Palomar Pomerado Health
10.2010 - 06.2013
E.R. Patient Representative
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Dual: Criminology & Justice Studies/Sociology
Sunday School Teacher's Assistant (Volunteer) at Hyland Heights Baptist ChurchSunday School Teacher's Assistant (Volunteer) at Hyland Heights Baptist Church