Diane Baxter

Review inpatient charts concurrently to identify documentation gaps, assign and maintain accurate DRGs, and create physician queries to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and accurate SOI/ROM capture; provide provider education and collaborate with coding teams. Member of 3M/360 and Coder/CDI connect teams and participated in impact pilot.

Performed concurrent inpatient record reviews to identify documentation deficiencies, assigned and maintained DRGs, developed electronic physician queries, and educated providers to ensure compliant, comprehensive documentation reflecting accurate SOI/ROM.

Provided high-acuity admissions and observation care in a fast-paced unit (5:1 ratio), delivered patient education, advocacy, and emotional support while using Cerner/EMAR and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Cared for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients, specialized in post-op education and pain management, and collaborated with surgeons to ensure optimal recovery in a 6:1 patient-to-nurse setting.

Managed care for neuro and multi-system trauma patients, implemented trauma and stroke protocols, served in charge RN duties, and utilized EPIC and MAR systems in high-acuity ratios (5–10:1).

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in General Psychology, graduating in May 2013.