Nicole Newman, Msn, Rn, Ccds
About Nicole Newman, Msn, Rn, Ccds
Nicole Newman is a Manager of Clinical Documentation Integrity and Inpatient Coding at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a Master's degree in Nursing Education and has extensive experience in clinical documentation and coding across multiple healthcare organizations.
Work at The MetroHealth System
Nicole Newman serves as the Manager of Clinical Documentation Integrity and Inpatient Coding at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization for two years. In her role, she focuses on enhancing clinical documentation practices and ensuring compliance with coding standards. Her leadership aims to improve the accuracy of clinical data, which is essential for quality patient care and effective healthcare management.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Newman has a strong educational background in nursing and healthcare management. She earned an Associate of Applied Sciences in Nursing from Lakeland Community College between 2005 and 2007. She then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from Kent State University. Furthering her education, she completed a Master's degree in Nursing Education at Chamberlain College of Nursing from 2013 to 2017. Nicole possesses expertise in clinical documentation integrity, focusing on hospital-acquired conditions and the impact of documentation on quality initiatives.
Background
Nicole Newman has extensive experience in clinical documentation and healthcare management. Prior to her current role, she worked at Savista RCM as a Clinical Documentation Manager from 2017 to 2022. She also held various positions at Cleveland Clinic, including Quality and Education Coordinator for Clinical Documentation Improvement and Clinical System Analyst III - EPIC. Her career began at Cleveland Clinic as a registered nurse from 2011 to 2014, providing her with a solid foundation in clinical practice.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Nicole Newman has led initiatives that emphasize the importance of clinical documentation integrity. She has successfully fostered collaboration between Health Information Management (HIM) and clinical staff, enhancing the understanding of documentation's role in pay-for-performance quality initiatives and public health reporting. Her efforts have contributed to improved reporting accuracy and compliance within healthcare organizations.