TRACI CURTIS
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Entry-level CPC-A candidate with healthcare support experience in patient documentation, vital signs, and clinical updates. Background includes HIPAA compliance, computer-based records, and clear communication with nursing staff to support timely patient care. Familiar with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and medical billing concepts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Gentiva Home Health Care
Mesa, AZ
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Documented patient vital signs, glucose, weight, intake/output, and other clinical information accurately and according to established procedures.
- Communicated patient information to nursing and medical staff, ensuring accurate and timely updates to support patient care.
- Maintained confidential patient information while following HIPAA, PPE, infection-control, and healthcare safety requirements.
- Maintained and restocked medical equipment, adhering to healthcare quality and safety standards to ensure readiness for patient care.
- Performed overnight on-call responsibilities requiring independent judgment, organization, and accurate communication.
- Managed daily communications, fielding 1020 telephone calls and emails regarding patients and new clients to streamline information flow.
Certified Nursing Assistant
A+ Nursing LLC / Registry Select Hospital
Columbus, OH
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Completed accurate patient assessments and documentation before and after visits while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Recorded and communicated patient physical and mental health observations to nursing and medical staff, ensuring timely response to patient needs.
- Assisted medical staff with patient preparation and transportation, adhering to established procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide high-quality patient care in a busy environment. in a fast-paced healthcare environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Used computer systems daily for documentation and administrative responsibilities.
- Completed 1020 inbound and outbound calls daily and provided professional patient communication.
- Sanitized and maintained medical equipment according to healthcare safety requirements.
Education
AZ - Medical Billing & Coding
Maricopa Corporate College
AZ01-2026
GED - Columbus, OH
North Adult Education
Columbus, OH01-1999
Chandler, AZ -
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZSkills
- CPC-A / Medical Coding / Medical Billing / Clinical Documentation / Medical Terminology /HIPAA / Patient Records / Data entry / Documentation /Computer Documentation / Billing concepts / Quality Assurance /Customer Service/ knowledge of HCPCSlevel 11/ICD-10 CM/CPT
Personal Information
Title: CPC-A medical coder
Certification
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) | 2026, Fresenius Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) | AZ | 2008, Nursing Assistant | St. Raphael, Columbus, OH | 1995
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Gentiva Home Health Care
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
A+ Nursing LLC / Registry Select Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2012
AZ - Medical Billing & Coding
Maricopa Corporate College
GED - Columbus, OH
North Adult Education
Chandler, AZ -
Chandler-Gilbert Community College