Cynthia Johnson
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Documentation Specialist with CCDS certification and 14 years of RN experience. Skilled in improving medical record accuracy through critical thinking and effective communication with physicians and coding professionals. Consistently exceeds daily chart review requirements while driving profitability. Detail-oriented team player with strong leadership and organizational skills, seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CDI Specialist, CCDS
UASI Solutions
07.2024 - Current
- DRG Assignments, PCS coding assignment, Reconciliations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, EPIC, 3M 360, Vizient Risk model, ICD-10 coding, coding guidelines. Elixhauser.
- Consistent and accurate inpatient chart review.
- Effective collaboration with physicians, coding professionals, nursing and co-workers.
- Query rates consistently above 40%
- CCDS certification
CDI Registered Nurse, CCDS
Cox Health Systems
03.2020 - 07.2024
- DRG Assignments, PCS coding assignment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Cerner Power Chart, 3M, Vizient Risk model, ICD-10 coding, coding guidelines.
- Consistent and accurate inpatient chart review.
- Effective collaboration with physicians, coding professionals, nursing and co-workers.
- Precepting new CDI nurses as needed.
- Query rates consistently above 30%
- CCDS certification
RN Case Manager
Cox Health Systems
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care, and managed discharge planning.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Conducted concurrent medical record reviews for medical necessity to determine appropriateness of inpatient or observation services.
- Review of relevant medical documentation and communication with insurance payers for utilization review.
RN Clinical Trainer
Oxford Home Health Services (Cox Health Systems)
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Coordinated, planned and conducted all laptop and I-pad training for field staff, trained all staff on new procedures and McKesson Clinical Explorer updates.
- Time and travel review, updated all training materials, assisted IT in coordination of all upgrades to operating system, supported on-call staff, assisted in alpha/beta testing, member of Oxford Core Team.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group.
RN Staff Nurse
Cox Health Systems
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- NIH Stroke Scale assessment
RN Surgical Specialty Staff Nurse
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Ileostomy, colostomy care and fistula care.
- Performed various other nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
RN Staff Nurse
Skaggs Medical Center
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executed care based on each patient's relative condition, and delegated tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College
05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Arkansas College
05.2010
Skills
- DRG Patient Assignments, PCS coding
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Cerner Power Chart, 3M, Vizient Risk Model
- Consistent and accurate inpatient chart review
- Effective collaboration with physicians, Coding professionals, Nursing staff, Co-Workers
- ICD-10 coding, PCS coding assignments, official coding guidelines
- Assisted with precepting new hires as needed
- Reconciliations
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Holli Harter, RN 417-861-4515
Kisha Murrell, RN 417-569-3887
Shean McDonald 417-425-4858
Timeline
CDI Specialist, CCDS
UASI Solutions
07.2024 - Current
CDI Registered Nurse, CCDS
Cox Health Systems
03.2020 - 07.2024
RN Case Manager
Cox Health Systems
03.2017 - 03.2020
RN Clinical Trainer
Oxford Home Health Services (Cox Health Systems)
03.2013 - 03.2017
RN Staff Nurse
Cox Health Systems
07.2012 - 03.2013
RN Surgical Specialty Staff Nurse
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2012
RN Staff Nurse
Skaggs Medical Center
11.2010 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Arkansas College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Similar Profiles
Cory Price RN BSN CCDSCory Price RN BSN CCDS
Senior CDI Consultant at UASI SolutionsSenior CDI Consultant at UASI Solutions
Dana BryantDana Bryant
HIM Admin Assistant/Data Entry Specialist/Proofing at UASI SolutionsHIM Admin Assistant/Data Entry Specialist/Proofing at UASI Solutions
Mary Georgiou, RHIAMary Georgiou, RHIA
Senior Consultant at UASI SolutionsSenior Consultant at UASI Solutions