Deborah "DeDe" Cook, LPN, MBA

Experience

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  Edmond Renaissance Hospital

  May 1999 - Dec 2002

  Mother baby and postoperative nurse
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  Red River Hospice

  May 2002 - Feb 2005

  Examined patients, recording vital signs, statistics, and test results in their medical record history. Fostered a positive rapport with each patient elevating their well-being through the administration of medication, vaccinations, and prescribed treatments. Engaged patients and their families to educate them on their family member’s illness and treatment. Employed empathy and behavioral support for patients suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to deliver quality health care to all patients. Collaborated with medical practitioners and specialists to develop and implement tailored care plans for each individual patient. Enhanced existing care systems and standards through improving medical protocols and guidelines. Show less

  • Manager of Volunteer Services

    Jul 2004 - Feb 2005

  • Hospice Nurse

    May 2002 - Jul 2004
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  Aleve Hospice

  Feb 2005 - Oct 2005

  Manager Volunteer Services

  Defined staff goals, established objectives, and developed the department budget. Sourced and vetted applicants to ensure the hiring of quality candidates to fill open positions. Motivated hospice staff and drove retention through a comprehensive onboarding process, training, and professional development. Evaluated existing processes and procedures providing recommendations on changes which improved efficiency and reduced costs. Performed nursing duties building rapport with staff and elevating the well-being of patients suffering from chronic illnesses. Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations. Show less

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  Intermedix

  Aug 2006 - now

  Coder

  Perform accurate and detailed medical coding averaging a rate of 225 charts per day ensuring appropriate sequencing of diagnoses and procedures. Process additional diagnosis codes deriving from laboratory, radiology, and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies employed to support existing diagnoses. Accurately applied coding related to disease and injury diagnoses, acuity of care, and procedures within the inpatient setting. Add appropriate modifiers such as coded narrative and verified diagnoses.Ensure the confidentiality and security of all patient medical and billing information. Apply knowledge of medical terminology to translate medical reports into the corresponding ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes. Audit provider charges including dates of service, procedures, the level of care, locations, diagnoses, patient identification, and provider signature to ensure accuracy. Show less

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  CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer

  Jun 2017 - now

  Medicare Specialist