ANDREA WITTICH
Williamstown
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 20 years of comprehensive healthcare experience, specializing in clinical documentation and review, regulatory compliance, and diverse services including perioperative care, emergency response, and rehabilitation. Expertise in electronic medical records (Epic) and skilled in chart reviews, fostering interdisciplinary communication, and advocating for patients to ensure high-quality outcomes and compliance. Proven ability to navigate complex insurance processes with a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding support, prior authorizations, and healthcare regulations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care through meticulous documentation practices that enhance operational efficiency and reimbursement accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Florence, KY
07.2023 - Current
- Document patient care activities and maintain complete, accurate records in Epic EMR.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Maintain detailed procedural documentation and advocate for patient safety.
- Identify and communicate documentation issues to support quality care and compliance initiatives.
- Support multiple surgical specialties including orthopedics, gynecology, urology, endoscopy, robotic surgery, and general surgery.
Emergency Department Registration Specialist / OR Circulating Nurse
Georgetown Community Hospital
Georgetown, KY
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed patient registration, documentation, and medical record accuracy.
- Maintained complete and timely records while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare staff to facilitate continuity of care.
- Assisted with quality documentation in fast-paced clinical settings.
Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Edgewood, KY
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted with patient assessments and documented patient information accurately.
- Supported quality initiatives and maintained compliance with patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
Home Health Aide
Connecting Hearts Home Healthcare
Fort Wright, KY
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained patient records and communicated changes in patient status to the healthcare team.
- Assisted with activities of daily living while promoting patient independence.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Beckfield College
Florence, KY09-2022
Dental Assistant Program - undefined
Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology
Cincinnati, OH09-2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati, OH06-2003
Skills
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- Medical Record Auditing
- Documentation Accuracy and Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Standards and Policies
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
- Healthcare Reimbursement Processes
- Prior Authorizations
- Insurance Claims and Eligibility Verification
- Utilization Awareness
- Risk Reduction and Patient Safety
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Clinical Documentation Standards
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Clinical documentation review
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Certified
- Stroke Certified
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Certified
- Laser Certified
- First Aid Certified
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Business Management and Office Administration
- 7 years of business management experience.
- 3 years of office management experience.
- Extensive experience with insurance verification, claims processing, billing, and prior authorizations.
- Strong understanding of reimbursement processes and payer requirements.
- Experienced in maintaining confidential records and ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Registration Specialist / OR Circulating Nurse
Georgetown Community Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2023
Nurse Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
Home Health Aide
Connecting Hearts Home Healthcare
05.2019 - 02.2020
Dental Assistant Program - undefined
Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
Oak Hills High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Beckfield College