Angela Edwards

• 2019-2021 Part time Clinical Data Abstractor
• 2021-2022 Full time Clinical Data Abstractor
• 2022-Present Clinical Data Quality Specialist
• Subject Matter Expert related to CMS core measures, regulatory hospital inpatient and outpatient measures.
• Educated clinical data abstractors on specifications for core measures and GWTG Heart Failure.
• Oriented clinical data abstractors to partners' electronic medical records (including EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, etc.).
• Oriented clinical data abstractors to partners' data vendor tools (including Medisolv, Premier, EQuality, etc.).
• Reviewed data abstractions for accuracy and efficiency.
• Counseled data abstractors with accuracy and efficiency issues.
• Met with partners as part of the leadership team to ensure understanding and education of core measures, specifications, and reasons for not meeting criteria.
• Reviewed data on a monthly and quarterly basis for issues or errors in abstraction prior to submission to CMS.
• Remote positions

• 2005-2012 LPN Rehab

-Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.

-Assisted in patient education regarding health management and treatment plans.

-Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records consistently.

-Educated patients and families on recovery processes and self-care techniques.

-Developed patient discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

-Evaluated patient's response to rehabilitative treatments while providing encouragement throughout recovery process.

- Populations worked with include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and medically debilitated individuals.

• 2012-2016 RN Emergency Department

2015-2016 Charge Nurse

-Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on severity.

-Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.

-Operated and maintained medical equipment in high-pressure situations.

-Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.

-Responded swiftly to critical situations with appropriate interventions.

-Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.

-Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.

-Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.

-Primary Trauma Nurse ensuring all trauma protocols and processes done in a timely manner

-Certifications for ED ACLS, PALS, Trauma Certification

• 2016-2020 RN Clinical Data Abstractor

-Conducted chart reviews and abstracted data for all CMS core measures to include sepsis, perinatal care, colonoscopy, emergency department and stroke.

-Coordinated with quality leadership to determine process improvement needs.

-Worked with Premier vendor tool to ensure data efficiency and accuracy in preparation for CMS submission

• 2020-2021 RN Sepsis Coordinator

-Collaborated with sepsis data abstractor to review data results

-Determined need for process improvement for sepsis treatment related to mortality and adherence to evidenced based practices.

-Organized and collaborated with sepsis team consisting of physicians, ICU/ER nurses, departmental managers and other stakeholders to improve care and outcomes for sepsis patients.

-Participated with webinars and education to keep abreast of new evidence for improvement of care for sepsis patients.

-Provided education for physicians, new hire nurses and existing staff on evidenced based practices for sepsis patients.

-Utilized Six Sigma Lean techniques to ensure effective and efficiency care

• LPN Neuro/Trauma
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted in patient hygiene and comfort during daily care routines.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Worked with patient populations to include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, neurosurgical and general neurological medical.
• Worked with multiple types of needs including ventilators and external spinal drains.
• Participated with physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy modalities as needed by the patient.
• Participated and collaborated with Stroke program to review and improve patient outcomes.
• Participated on the Shared Governance Committee representing LPNs.
• Participated on the Nevada State Board of Nursing representing WMC to improve/expand LPN practice

• Worked at various long term care and skilled nursing facilities providing appropriate and compassionate care to the geriatric population.