Maria Kitchen
@mariakitchen
Dedicated HEDIS Nurse with extensive experience in quality assurance.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
VSP HEDIS Nurse
Humana
Jan 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Conducted remote HEDIS/data abstraction, overread, and research. Utilized Cotiviti HEDIS engine for abstraction and overreading, alongside various internal systems for HEDIS research. Proficiently used Windows 10/11, Microsoft Internet Edge, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Office including Excel.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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