Maria V. Palombi is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Health Information Management. She has a 3.83 GPA and anticipates receiving her RHIA certification in March 2016. Her experience includes abstracting patient data at Allegheny General Health Network and internships at Monongahela Valley Hospital and Forbes Regional Hospital. She has also worked as a hostess at Pittsburgh International Airport and as a dietary aide at Ellwood City Hospital. Maria is an active member of AHIMA and HIMSA and has volunteered with Ellwood City Carpenter's Project and Vacation Bible School.

1. Maria V. Palombi
312 Foch Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | mvp24@pitt.edu | 724-614-8891 (C)
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Graduation April 2016
Current GPA: 3.83; Cumulative GPA: 3.52
Anticipated Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certification March 2016
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Database Management and Analytics Statistics
Introduction to HIM & the Healthcare System Medical Terminology
HIM Non-Traditional Settings Systems Analysis and Design
Quality Management HIM in Non-Traditional Settings
• Project: UPMC Blood Management Waste Organizational Theory
EXPERIENCE
Allegheny General Health Network-Float (Various Sites) Pittsburgh,PA
Associate Abstractor August 2015-Present
 Abstract data from patients’ paper charts and transfer it into AGH’s software program, EPIC
 Scan numerous documents into the patients’charts as assigned
Clinical Experience: Monongahela Valley Hospital Monongahela,PA
HIM Student Intern Jan 2015 – April 2015
 Shadow the director and various members of the HIM department
 Participated in HIM functions including coding, transcription, analysis,quality, and release of information
Allegheny General Health Network-Forbes Regional Hospital Monroeville, PA
HIM Part-time Associate Nov 2014 – May 2015
 Assist the Medical Records Department by filing loose papers of patients medical record to help the
transition of paper to electronic run in a timely manner
 Create patient medical records’ and ER chart folders
TGI Fridays at Pittsburgh International Airport Pittsburgh,PA
Hostess June 2014 – August 2015
 Interact with customers upon their arrival and maintain high service standards set forth by management to
ensure an enjoyable dining experience
 Actively assist co-workers when possible with their duties to maintain the restaurant’s work load and make
operations run smoothly
The Ellwood City Hospital Ellwood City, PA
Dietary Aide July 2009 – June 2014
 Took an active part in the preparation of food for the hospital’s patients and “Meals on Wheels” participants in the
community
 Delivered meals to patients and interacted with them personally
 Assisted the hospital’s medical records department with the filing of patients’ medical records
ACTIVITIES
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Student Member Fall 2014 – Present
Health Information Management Student Association (HIMSA) Member Fall 2014 – Present
VOLUNTEER WORK
Ellwood City Carpenter’s Project 2009-2012
Ellwood City Vacation Bible School 2008-2012
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, JavaScript; Ability to analyze and abstract databases
Basic Coding: ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT-4