Cardiothoracic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Cypress, Texas, United States
Lourdes Pickens, MSN, AGACNP, CCRN
Cardiothoracic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - UT Health
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery | Memorial Hermann Memorial City
Lourdes Pickens is a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner at UTHealth. She works at UTHealth Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Memorial Hermann Memorial City as an Advanced Practice Provider for the Cardiothoracic surgery team. Lourdes received her Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University in 2016. Over the years, Lourdes has developed a profound expertise in managing complex patients requiring advanced cardiac and thoracic interventions, including those recovering from open heart surgeries to mechanical circulatory support devices. Stepping more into the outpatient role, Lourdes has a deep understanding of critical care protocols, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based care. She is passionate about improving outcomes, streamlining clinical processes, and educating both patients and healthcare professional. Her topic for discussion ~ Pearls for Clinical Documentation and Reimbursement, is extremely important given modern healthcare industry’s dependence on proper documentation. From improving public health and quality of care to minimizing overhead costs and ensuring a stable revenue cycle, proper documentation is essential for nearly every aspect of the healthcare industry. Its importance will continue to rise as payment models increasingly rely on value-based metrics.
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Pearls for Clinical Documentation and Reimbursement
Thursday, January 23, 2025
4:35pm – 4:45pm PT