Theo McCray
Charlotte
Summary
Proficient Clinical Documentation Specialist knowledgeable in evaluating medical records to determine accuracy and overall care quality. Talented professional with background in medical terminology, coding and team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist, Registered Nurs
New York Presbyterian
03.2022 - Current
- Educates and communicates with physicians and other providers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Verified accuracy and overall completeness of medical records by auditing and reviewing patient information.
Clinical Documentation Specialist, Registered Nurs
GHR Healthcare
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked as a CDI consultant for Yale New Haven Health
- Communicated with physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation and requested further information for clarification purposes.
- Verified accuracy and overall completeness of medical records by auditing and reviewing patient information.
Clinical Documentation Specialist, Registered Nurs
GHR Healthcare
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked as a CDI consultant for New York Presbyterian
- Audited and reviewed patient information via EMR management to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Processed records efficiently and oversaw timely project completion.
Clinical Specialist Wound Care, Registered Nurse
Arjo, Inc
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Resolved customer concerns through accurate and timely investigation and partnered with team members to develop solutions.
- Established and maintained relationships with customers, hospitals and physicians and obtained new users for products and services.
- Gave presentations to conference attendees, clinicians, and administrators.
Clinical Documentation Specialist, Registered Nurs
Valley Medical Center
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and policies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Seattle Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse Across America
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2010
Skills
- Record auditing
- Skilled in multiple EMR systems
- Documentation improvement
- Process improvements
- Exemplary communication skills
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (2021)
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist, Registered Nurs
GHR Healthcare
02.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Documentation Specialist, Registered Nurs
GHR Healthcare
09.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Specialist Wound Care, Registered Nurse
Arjo, Inc
05.2022 - 09.2022
Clinical Documentation Specialist, Registered Nurs
New York Presbyterian
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist, Registered Nurs
Valley Medical Center
07.2017 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Seattle Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 11.2017
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse Across America
06.2015 - 04.2016
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
12.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
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