I hold a master's degree in nursing education, and I am also a certified Clinical Documentation Integrity Practitioner and Risk Adjustment Coder.  Before transitioning to Health Information Management (HIM), I worked as a nurse instructor, preparing pre-licensure nurses to enter the nursing workforce. Nevertheless, the majority of my nursing career, spanning over 15 years, has been dedicated to case management, population health, and community-based care.

As a professional in HIM, my expertise lies in verifying the accuracy and quality of clinical documentation and examining health data for clinical validation. Possessing a meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of value-based care models, I work alongside patient care teams to maintain clinical documentation standards and adhere to CMS guidelines.

My expertise encompasses utilizing analytical insights, presentation abilities, and clinical acumen to improve the implementation of risk adjustment strategies and initiatives. In my capacity as an analyst and leader within a value-based care program at a prominent health insurance provider, I developed strategies to assess the impact and quality of care coordination services provided to high-risk members and caregivers. Additionally, I am an author with publications to my name and serve as an educational consultant, offering guidance to nurses seeking to enter the field of HIM, leadership, informatics, and data analytics.