Andrea Nunez

Healthcare professional transitioning from 15+ years as a Veterinary Technician into Medical Billing & Coding. Experienced in high-acuity clinical workflows, precise EMR documentation, and medical terminology. Trained in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, insurance claims processing, and HIPAA compliance, with a strong focus on accuracy and clean claim submission. Willing to work in any time zone.

Vet Technician (ICU Dept) - Vista Veterinary Specialists - Sacramento, CA

(2023-01 - 2025-03)

• Provided ICU care including IV catheter placement, CRIs, transfusions, telemetry, and accurate EMR documentation.
• Managed oxygen-dependent, NG-tube, nasal-cannula, and central-line patients with compliant, audit-ready documentation.
• Triaged critical cases to reduce time-to-treatment and maintain continuity of care.
• Coordinated updates with doctors and owners and documented care to support workflow accuracy.
• Performed aseptic wound care, bandage changes, and sterile central-line dressing changes.
• Administered timed transfusions with vital monitoring and accurate EMR entries.
• Counseled owners on post-ICU home-care.

Senior Veterinary Assistant - 24/7 Pet Vets - Fresno, CA

(2010-05 - 2019-06)

• Led emergency and overnight workflows, triaged cases with accurate, timely documentation.
• Managed client communications with clear care steps and timely EMR-recorded updates.
• Monitored critical and post-op patients and documented assessments and interventions.
• Supported medication and therapy workflows, incl. chemotherapy prep, with compliant documentation.
• Maintained complete EMRs in Cornerstone with accurate histories, treatments, and provider notes.
• Collaborated with veterinarians to verify plans of care and align documentation for coding accuracy.

Medical Billing and Coding Training - CCI Training Center

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Veterinary Technology - San Joaquin Valley College