Jaclyn L.

About Jaclyn

My name is Jaclyn Lucas and I moved from Illinois to Chesapeake, VA last October to finish my Master's degree in Public Health which I graduated this past August. After working in various work environments; I found I find the most fulfillment taking care and helping others. I obtained my graduate degree from Northern Illinois University with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) and undergrad degree from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Health Information Management (HIM). I initially pursued nursing because I have always had a passion for caring for others but switched majors after my first year because I did not enjoy working the odd hours. My favorite clinical experience in nursing was working in the psychiatric unit in Springfield, IL. Many patients went out of their way to thank me and let me know how much I helped them because they saw that I truly cared. They did not feel judged or looked down upon. One of my strongest, and possibly weakest attributes in regards to working in this field is that I am very empathetic with patients and families. I recently became a volunteer at the Alzheimer's Association based out of Norfolk. My grandma was diagnosed with dementia during the last few years of her life and my mother has epilepsy; so I understand the feeling when a person you love looks at you and does not recognize you. However, I have learned through my life that you can find humor even in the bad times and the more you laugh, the happier/more comfortable the loved one/patient is. I am available during the day from 10:30 to 5/6 and will be going back to Illinois Dec 16-Jan 3 for the holiday break. I just registered on 11/3/16; therefore, my background check will take 4-7 business days. I can provide a list of references in the meantime until my background check comes through.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Northern Illinois University

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

Education Quality Officer

Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

CAHIIM

• Educated higher education professors and faculty of accreditation standards, Bloom’s taxonomy, curriculum development, program goals, and program evaluation • Analyzed, problem solved, and defended complex judgments when disputes arise between the institution and accreditation agency • Evaluated social interaction and knowledge of potential evaluators, assigned accreditation site visit teams, and managed the site visit teams onsite • Trained accreditation evaluators on CAHIIM policies/procedures, best practice, accreditation standards, and evaluation techniques • Review applications submitted for accreditation including program/faculty goals, curriculum, courses, evaluation techniques, faculty qualifications, program budget, • Generated accreditation policies, Board Member and evaluator registration forms, applications to apply for accreditation, and online training and educational tutorials

Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

Senior Coordinator

Nov 2012 - May 2014

AHIMA-Certification Services

• Managed the AHIMA ICD-10 Trainer Program and ICD-10 Ambassador Program • Evaluated external entities applications to issue continued education to AHIMA credential holders by reviewing educational content, speaker qualifications, and identifying relevant topic/domain • Researched industry trends, identify industry needs, and formulate a needs analysis of the health informatics credential that was approved by the Council on Certification (CCHIIM) and • Managed multiple timelines/deadlines concurrently while meeting product deliverables • Performed RHIA/RHIT exam crosswalk by mapping the 2010 exam items to the 2014 exam items • Became Subject Matter Expert (SME) for select software systems and AHIMA processes

Nov 2012 - May 2014

Independent Contractor

May 2012 - Nov 2012

AHIMA Foundation

• Researched and generated list small physician practices in the Delta Region (medically underserved areas/healthcare provider shortage areas) and determined eligibility to receive the Meaningful Use (MU) incentive • Initiated communication with over 1,500 physician practices who were determined eligible to receive funding for implementation of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) • Evaluated EHR vendors in Delta Region by state and supplied participating physician practices with comparison of local EHR vendors able to assist with EHR system requirements and increase of rural health workforce • Educated participating providers on Delta loan requirements/timelines, EHR implementation processes, and MU funding guidelines

May 2012 - Nov 2012

Illinois State University

Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

Clinical Nursing Experience

Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

Memorial Medical Hospital & Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services

• Provided patient care, logged in paper/online medical records patient activity, change in patient status, medications/treatment provided, and vitals in accordance with institutional, state, and federal policies/procedures/guidelines • Created care plans of expected actions/outcomes for patients

Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

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