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Professional Summary
Experienced Clinical Data Abstraction Specialist skilled in working in the hospital & health care industry for over 35 years with experience in critical care, performance improvement and data abstraction for CMS/JC Core Measures. Contributes to team success through hard work, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and recognized consistently for performance excellence.
Skills
Process improvement
Effective communication
Clinical Documentation
Strong clinical judgment
Data Entry Specialist
Clinical Assessment
Healthcare Ethics
Microsoft Office
Work History
01/2005 to 08/2020Clinical Data Abstraction SpecialistImedx, Inc | Atlanta, GA,
Responsible for abstracting Heart Failure discharges for the 'Get with the Guidelines' Initiative (GWTG-HF), which is based on Evidence-Based Practice in the care of Heart Failure patients.
Reviewed and discussed monthly outcomes with our Heart Failure team and provided definitions and expectations of each measure. Also offered recommendations on Process Improvement projects based on the current GWTG-HF guidelines.
Served as a hospital representative (upon request of our AHA/ACC sponsor), as a member of the AHA Metro-Atlanta Heart Failure Collaborative. This collaborative (a team of over 6 major hospitals, the CDC and other medical services) worked on looking at the HF populations needs and deficiencies across the Metro-Atlanta area and reported data to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Abstracted for various 'Core measures'; including In-patient and Out-patient EDT times, IMM, VTE and Perinatal Care.
Served on the following Committee(s): Ethics Resource Counsel, Electrophysiology Committee and Performance Improvement Coordinator Committee.
Previously served as a member of Pulmonary Care Team, VTE Team, Skin Wound Action Team (SWAT), Code Blue Committee and was ad-hoc to the STEMI/PCI team.
Performed data entry into various registries and databases - including: National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR), Press Ganey-National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), Quantros, Cardiac Care, VERGE and Iqvia (formerly Quintiles).
Worked in various systems; including OneContent, Easy Web, CPACS and McKesson Clinical Horizons.
Well-versed in Microsoft office applications; including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
01/2005 to 01/2006Research Study CoordinatorBoston Medical Center | Boston, MA,
Coordinated clinical trials focused on disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, HERO; as well as an independent study on Gouty Arthritis.
Worked with principal investigator(s) and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
Maintained excellent records, including study binders for each participant enrolled and IRB documentation binders.
Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
Worked weekends as the nursing clinician in the hospital setting (1990-2001). Made rounds on all hospitalized patients, which included reviewing patient charts for lab/test results, reviewing patient medications and proper protocol ordered.
Responded to incoming calls from patient, family member or caregiver for after-hours medical services and gathered information to address inquiry or concern.
Conducted patient admissions and discharges as assigned and completed daily assessments and reported changes to physician on-call.
Informed, instructed and educated patient, family and caregivers in proper care and verified understanding of follow up instructions.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
06/1987 to 05/1993ICU Staff NurseGwinnett Medical Center | City, STATE,
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Provided targeted care and treatment to surgical ICU and trauma patients.
Education
Expected in Diploma in Nursing | NursingGeorgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA, GPA:
Expected in GBH Nursing Diploma | General Studies For Nursing DiplomaGeorgia State University, Atlanta, GAGPA:
Expected in | PsychologyGeorgia Perimeter College, Decatur, GAGPA:
Continuing education
Certifications
Registered Professional Nurse, eNLC: RN 072696 - Georgia Board of Nursing: Issued: 8-30-1984-Expires: 1/31/2022
American Association of Notaries: State of Georgia Notary Public: Commission Expires: 5/13/2021
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: Alpha Sigma Eta Chapter, 4/18/2007
Chronic Heart Failure Management Program: University of Southern Indiana, 12/19/2001
Additional Information
I am an eager very detailed oriented nurse. I enjoy working with others in various environments. I would be an excellent addition to your practice/company.
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