Karaia (Liz) Teiwaki
Summary
Experienced and dedicated registered nurse with over 10 years of expertise in acute care, specializing in cardiac, orthopaedic, medical, and intensive care. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring safety. Passionate about addressing the health needs of Pacific communities in Aotearoa, driven by a strong dedication to making a positive impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist - Team Lead
Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai
08.2022 - Current
- Providing oversight and support to the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure clinical treatment , diagnoses are reflected in the patient' health record to support patient safety , data integrity and financial sustainability.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, nurses, case managers, coders, and other relevant stakeholders regarding the appropriate representation of patient complexity levels within the clinical record.
- Reduced risk exposure by promptly addressing any identified discrepancies or inconsistencies within patient records.
- Analyzed data from audits to identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation processes, implementing targeted interventions for positive change.
Clinical Documentation Specialist - Team Lead
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Oversees and monitors the daily function of the Clinical Documentation Improvement program.
- Established initial CDI workflow processes
- Provide advance level review of inpatient medical record to identify gaps in clinical documentation and guide clinical documentation specialist on areas of improvement
- Conduct and promote physician engagement in clinical documentation
- Develop and conduct CDI education hospital wide
- Developed standardised CDI orientation package CDI/Coding auditing processes , query escalation process policy
- Serves as liaison between CDI and clinical coding team
- Prepares and analyse CDI monthly KPI to head of department
Senior Registered Nurse
King Faisal Specialist & Research Centre
06.2017 - 09.2022
- Provided excellent direct patient care to adult and paediatric patient in the cardiac unit and medical intensive care unit.
- Mentoring new graduate nurses.
- Performed the resource team leader role.
Registered Nurse
Epworth Healthcare Richmond
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Cared for patients in the orthopaedic medical and coronary care unit
- Perform the role of a charge nurse
- Mentoring new graduate nurses
Senior Enrolled Nurse
Epworth Freemasons, East Melbourne
08.2009 - 09.2013
- Performed direct patient care within the scope of an enrolled nurse and under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Mentored newly qualified enrolled nurses.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Noel Miller Centre, Western Gardens Aged Care
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Coordinated care for patients, collaborating with care assistant and other health care providers to achieve best outcome.
- Oversees the daily work of health care assistant
- Maintained clinical documentation compliance, of care assistant to producing accurate and complete patient records.
Education
Clinical Documentation Specialist Level 1 - Clinical Documentation Improvement
Clinical Documentation Improvement Australia
Sydney NSW Australia02.2021
Clinical Documentation Improvement Bootcamp - Clinical Documentation Improvement
VMA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia10.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia
Adelaide Australia03-2013
Medication Endorsement for Enrolled Nurses - Nursing
Kangan Batman Tafe
Victoria Australia2007
Certificate IV in Nursing - Nursing
Victoria University
Melbourne Australia01-2004
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Strong analytical skills
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Intermediate computer skills
Additional Information
Committee members/ conference
Vice president of the Kiribati Nurses & Health Professionals Association Incorporated - Aotearoa
SHIMMA 2021 - CDI credentialing framework . Participated in the discussion in initiating Clinical Documentation I credential in KSA.
CDI CBAHI 2021 - Member of the review committee CDI standard
Presented at an International Conference - “ Transforming Healthcare. CDI and Clinical coders collaboration .
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist - Team Lead
Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist - Team Lead
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
09.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Registered Nurse
King Faisal Specialist & Research Centre
06.2017 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Epworth Healthcare Richmond
02.2013 - 05.2017
Senior Enrolled Nurse
Epworth Freemasons, East Melbourne
08.2009 - 09.2013
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Noel Miller Centre, Western Gardens Aged Care
01.2004 - 12.2009
Clinical Documentation Specialist Level 1 - Clinical Documentation Improvement
Clinical Documentation Improvement Australia
Clinical Documentation Improvement Bootcamp - Clinical Documentation Improvement
VMA
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia
Medication Endorsement for Enrolled Nurses - Nursing
Kangan Batman Tafe
Certificate IV in Nursing - Nursing
Victoria University
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