Maria KitchenMK
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Maria Kitchen

@mariakitchen

Dedicated HEDIS Nurse with extensive experience in quality assurance.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my HEDIS expertise while contributing to quality improvement initiatives in healthcare.

I am a highly motivated and reliable Registered Nurse with a strong background in HEDIS data abstraction and quality assurance. With over eight seasons of HEDIS experience, I have developed a proven reputation as a team player who is passionate about helping others. My ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills has allowed me to excel in various roles, including remote HEDIS Nurse positions and Clinical Quality Assurance Auditor.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills, ensuring compliance with quality measures while safeguarding patient data. My experience includes supervising nursing teams, collaborating with healthcare providers, and utilizing advanced computer systems for data retrieval and abstraction. I am proficient in Microsoft Office applications and various internal systems, which have been instrumental in my success in the healthcare industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MS

HEDIS Nurse

MSSI

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Performed remote HEDIS record retrieval and abstraction for UCare. Navigated internal file systems to research and apply HEDIS specifications and guidelines. Conducted HEDIS abstraction and overreading.

CO

Remote HEDIS Review RN

Cotiviti

Jan 2015 - Dec 2025 (10 years 11 months)

Performed remote HEDIS/data abstraction and overread for multiple seasons. Contributed to quality review processes by accurately assessing and validating healthcare data. Ensured compliance with HEDIS guidelines across various projects.

BT

Clinical Quality Assurance Auditor

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Supervised a nurse team and coordinated record collection for the Supplemental Data Project. Abstracted charts for compliant data and provided overread for other abstractors. Collaborated with providers to ensure compliance with quality measures.

JH

Supplemental Data Collection Nurse / Team Lead

Judge Healthcare

Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Collected medical records onsite and abstracted data for the supplemental data project. Led a team of nurses in a geographic area, including planning, scheduling, and oversight of quality scores. Reviewed and overread submitted work while safeguarding patient data.

ES

Mother/Baby, L&D RN

Erlanger Health Systems

Aug 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 4 months)

Provided comprehensive labor and delivery, mother/baby postpartum care, and served as Postpartum Charge Nurse. Conducted routine chart checks/audits and acted as a preceptor for new RNs. Safeguarded patient data and ensured adherence to protocols.

BT

Customer Service Representative/Claims Associate

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee

Apr 1999 - Apr 2004 (5 years)

Maintained confidentiality and client privacy while consistently performing as a top performer in customer service. Assisted in educating customers regarding their plan provisions and resolved concerns through positive collaboration with other departments. Ensured high standards of customer satisfaction.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chattanooga State Community College logoCC

Chattanooga State Community College

Associate of Applied Science, Nursing

Grade: Cum Laude

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, focusing on fundamental nursing principles and patient care. Acquired practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for a career in nursing.

Tech stack

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