Stephanie Thompson, CSTR
Lexington
Summary
Certified and detail-oriented Trauma Registrar with 30 years of experience in trauma data abstraction, coding, and registry management within a Level 1 Trauma Center. Skilled in ICD-10-CM, AIS, and trauma registry software (CDM). Adept at ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with ACS-COT, NTDB, TQIP, and state guidelines. Proven ability to collaborate with trauma teams, coders, and quality professionals to support performance improvement and trauma accreditation efforts. Utilizes analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection and reporting. Knowledge of trauma registry standards and best practices.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Registrar
University of Kentucky- Chandler Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Abstract and enter trauma patient data into the trauma registry in accordance with ACS-COT, NTDB, and TQIP guidelines
- Assign ICD-10-CDM, E-codes, AIS, and ISS scores accurately for all trauma cases.
- Collaborate with trauma program managers and PI coordinators to ensure complete and timely data for performance improvement.
- Review EMRs, imaging, EMS run sheets, flight records, and provider notes to verify documentation and injury severity.
- Support trauma center verification by preparing reports and submitting data for state and national benchmarking
- Train new team members to assist with audits and quality reviews.
- Provided valuable insights to medical professionals through comprehensive analysis of trauma registry data.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately collecting and analyzing trauma data for quality improvement initiatives.
Research Assistant
University of Kentucky-Chandler Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted with data abstraction and data entry for the Obstetrics/Gynecology and Neurosurgery departments.
- Utilized EMRs and REDCap database.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
The Medical Center at Bowling Green
2012 - 2015
- Maintained and updated medical equipment database software to ensure accurate tracking of inventory, maintenance history, and compliance records; applied technical coding standards to properly classify equipment and service data in alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting thorough preventive maintenance on biomedical devices.
- Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Installed, calibrated and monitored devices.
- Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
Medical Transcriptionist
Dr. Hugh Sims
1994 - 2000
- Assigning ICD-10, AIS, and CPT codes according to established guidelines.
- Performed detailed review and data validation of transcribed medical reports within EHR systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with clinical documentation standards and healthcare regulations.
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
Medical Transcriptionist
Dr. Clark L. Carthrae
1993 - 1997
- Assigning ICD-10, AIS, and CPT codes according to established guidelines.
- Performed detailed review and data validation of transcribed medical reports within EHR systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with clinical documentation standards and healthcare regulations.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.
- Improved turnaround time for report generation by efficiently managing transcription tasks.
- Demonstrated excellent skills to understand diverse accents and dialects.
- Conducted thorough research on unfamiliar terms or phrases during the transcription process which contributed to accurate and comprehensive medical reports.
- Applied medical terminology related to provider-specific treatments and techniques.
Education
AA - Applied Science in Health Information Management
SKYCTC
Bachelor Candidate - Medical Technology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Trauma Data Abstraction & Entry
- ICD-10-CM, AIS, ISS scoring
- NTDS, NTDB, TQIP Guidelines
- Trauma Registry Software (CDM)
- Medical terminology & EMR systems (EPIC)
- Quality improvement support
- HIPAA & confidentiality compliance
- Detail-oriented & analytical thinking
- ICD-10-cM coding
- Clinical documentation review
- Continuous learning mindset
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries- CSTR
- ATS Trauma registry course
- Trauma-specific ICD-10 Course
- AAAM Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS-08 & 15) Course
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology I/II
- 2025, National Trauma Data Standard
- Evolution of Trauma Scores and Scaled
- HIPAA compliance (yearly)
- Continued Education (yearly)
- CITI
Timeline
Trauma Registrar
University of Kentucky- Chandler Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Kentucky-Chandler Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
Biomedical Equipment Technician
The Medical Center at Bowling Green
2012 - 2015
Medical Transcriptionist
Dr. Hugh Sims
1994 - 2000
Medical Transcriptionist
Dr. Clark L. Carthrae
1993 - 1997
AA - Applied Science in Health Information Management
SKYCTC
Bachelor Candidate - Medical Technology
Western Kentucky University
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