Bsn Terri Ward Rn, Cfe, Cpc, Hcafa

Terri Ward, BSN, RN, CFE, CPC, HCAFA has a diverse work experience spanning several healthcare organizations. Starting in 1994, Terri worked as an RN Case Manager and Weekend Supervisor at Amedisys Home Health & Hospice until 1998. From there, they became the Director of Nursing at Fresenius Medical Care until 2000. Terri then joined Hamilton Health Care System, where they worked in Home Health and Behavioral Health roles until 2009. In 2008, they worked as a Hospice RN PRN at United Hospice before joining Heartlite Hospice in 2009 as an RN Case Manager. Terri also worked at Blue Ridge Nursing Homes as an MDS Coordinator/Assistant Director of Nursing from 2003 to 2012. Terri Ward, BSN, RN, then became the Director of Nursing at Homestead Hospice from 2012 to 2015. Since 2015, Terri has been working at Qlarant and Health Integrity, LLC as a Medical Review Lead and Nurse Auditor, utilizing their certifications in CPC, CFE, and HCAFA.

Terri Ward, BSN, RN, CFE, CPC, HCAFA, has an extensive education history that spans a wide range of fields. Terri began their educational journey at Murray County High School, where they completed their College Prep program from 1987 to 1991. Following their high school education, Terri pursued a degree in nursing, graduating from Dalton State College with an Associate of Science (AS) in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse in 1994.

Over the years, Terri continued to advance their education and acquire additional certifications. In 2016, they attended the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), where they obtained their CPC certification in the field of medical coding. In 2017, Terri pursued a certification in Fraud from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), enhancing their skills in detecting and preventing fraud.

In 2018, Terri enrolled at Georgia Highlands College, where they studied towards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. At the same time, they completed training with the America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), earning their HCAFA certification in fraud detection within the healthcare industry.

Terri's educational journey continued into 2020 when they attended Aspen University to pursue their Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, which they are expected to complete in 2022.

Overall, Terri Ward's education history highlights their commitment to continuous learning and professional development, particularly in the fields of nursing, fraud detection, and medical coding.