This document contains Giovanna Melita's portfolio for applying to health information programs. It includes her contact information, table of contents, mission statement, elevator speech, plan of study at DeVry University for an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology, course descriptions, academic history showing a 4.0 GPA, resume, professional development and references. The portfolio demonstrates her qualifications and experience in the health information field.

1. Giovanna D. Linquanti
112 Prospect Avenue
Maybrook, NY
12543
(845)401-4159
Gmelita24@gmail.com

2. Table of Contents
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Statement of Authenticity
Personal Mission Statement
Elevator Speech
Plan of Study (DeVry University)
DeVry University HIT Core Course Descriptions
DeVry Academic History
Resumé
Professional Development and Training
Reference Letters
Professional References
Awards and Accomplishments
Volunteer History
Professional Affiliations
Career Pathing
Work Samples

3. Statement of Authenticity
I, Giovanna Melita, hereby certify that all material contained within this portfolio
is true and accurateto the best of my knowledge. All items within are original
documents created by me and may not be changed, sold, reproduced, posted or
shared online without my knowledgeand written consent.
My Mission Statement
My mission is to continue to learn and grow throughoutmy life so that I may
become the best person that I can be and ultimately leave a positivemark on the
world. I wantto excel in all that I do and will therefore always apply my full
knowledgeand strength to any task I take on.

4. Elevator Speech
I am committed to living my life with understanding and open-mindedness. I
value compassion and caring for all people, including myself, paying particular
attention to my family and closestfriends. I am passionateabout learning and
then giving that knowledgeback to others as a teacher. I work hard to advance
myself and my skills in any way possible. I believe that one should be accountable
for their actions, no matter their position in life, and will therefore treat others as
I wish to be treated and respect and present myself as I want others to see me.

5. DeVry University Plan of Study
Major:Health Information Technology AHIT_US (Associateof Applied Science)
Core Courses within the HITMajor:
HIT110 Basic Medical Terminology
HIT120 Intro Hlth Services & Info Sys
HIT141 Hlth Info Processes w/Lab
HIT170 Hlth Info Fundamentals Pract
HIT202 IntlClass Diseases Cod w/Lab I
HIT204 IntlClass Diseases Cod w/Lab II
HIT211 CurntProcd Termn Coding w/Lab
HIT220 Legal & Reg Issues-Hlth Info
HIT225 Data Appl&HlthcareQlty w/Lab
HIT230 Hlth Insr & Reimbursement
HIT272 Health Info PracticumCapstone
RHITCertification Preparation

6. DeVry University HIT Core Course Descriptions
HIT 110 Basic Medical Terminology: This courseintroduces elements of medical
terminology such as foundations of words used to describe the human body and
its conditions, terminology for medical procedures, and names of commonly
prescribed medications. Spelling, pronunciation and meanings of terms used in a
professionalhealthcaresetting are covered, as is recognition of common
abbreviations.
HIT 120 IntroHlth Services &Info Sys: This coursecovers history, organization
and currentissues in the U.S. healthcare delivery system. Interrelationships
among systemcomponents and care providers areexplored. Licensing,
accrediting and regulatory compliance activities are discussed, as are the
importance of financial and quality management, safety and security, and the role
of health information professionals. Theevolution, major application types and
emerging trends in health information systems areexplored.
HIT 141 HlthInfo Processes w/Lab: This courseintroduces health information
functions such as content and formatof records; retention and storage
requirements; indexes and registries; and forms design. Relationships among
departments and clinical providers within a healthcare systemareexplored, and
management concepts are introduced. Hardware, softwareand communication

7. technology areused to complete health information processes. Fundamentals of
database management are applied to health information examples. Practice
exercises supportlearning.
HIT 170 HlthInfo Fundamentals Practicum: Through either an approved
external health information management site or an online application, this course
provides initial supervised professionalpractice experience. Practicum
competencies reinforce previous coursework and includeapplication of
knowledgeof – and skills in – health record content, structure, functions and use.
Courseobjectives for students whose practical experience occurs virtually are
accomplished through online activities, simulations and assignments. All students
preparea written reportand presenta verbal summary of their practical
experience.
HIT 202/204 Intl Class Diseases Codw/Lab I & II: This course, the first in a two-
coursesequence, addresses principles, guidelines, definitions and coding
conventions of the InternationalClassification of Diseases-9-ProceduralCoding
System(ICD-9-PCS). Coursework is designed to help students gain experience
needed for accurately dissecting operativereports and building codes in ICD-9-
PCS. Also examined are anatomy and code structurefor each of the body systems

8. and related sections of ICD-9-PCS; health records; manualand computerized
coding methods; and coding references.
HIT 211 Curnt ProcdTermn Coding w/Lab: Knowledgeof clinical classification
systems is expanded through presentation of principles of CurrentProcedural
Terminology (CPT-4 or mostcurrent version), used to code procedures performed
by healthcare providers. Through practiceexercises, students assign procedure
codes and apply guidelines for assignmentof Evaluation and Management (E/M)
codes and modifiers to caseexamples. The purposeand use of the Healthcare
Common ProcedureCoding System(HCPCS) arereviewed. Application of coding
principles to an electronic record system is explored.
HIT 220 Legal & Reg Issues-HlthInfo: Legal and regulatory issues in healthcare
are pursued, with emphasis on their application to healthcare information
services and documentation of care. Students explore the rights and
responsibilities of providers, employees, payers and patients in a healthcare
context. Legal terminology pertaining to civil liability and the judicial and
legislative processes is covered. Laws and regulations addressing releaseof
information and retention of records areexamined, as are the legal and
regulatory issues surrounding confidentiality of information.

9. HIT 225 Data Appl&Hlthcare Qlty w/Lab: In the context of quality assessment,
students explore use of information technologies for data search and access.
Principles of clinical quality, utilization review and risk management are
introduced, as are organizationalapproaches, and regulatory and accreditation
implications of quality assessmentactivities. Methods, tools and procedures for
analyzing data for variations and deficiencies are examined and used. Research
techniques and statistical methods are applied to transformdata into effective
informational displays and reports to supporta quality improvementprogram.
Case studies and projects reinforcelearning.
HIT 230 HlthInsr & Reimbursement : Students explore reimbursementand
payment methodologies applicable to healthcare provided in various U.S.
settings. Forms, processes, practices and the roles of health information
professionals areexamined. Concepts related to insuranceproducts, third-party
and prospectivepayment, and managed care organizations areexplored. Issuesof
data exchange among patient, provider and insurer are analyzed in terms of
organizationalpolicy, regulatory issues and information technology operating
systems. Chargemaster managementand the importance of coding integrity are
emphasized.

10. HIT 272 HealthInfo PracticumCapstone:This courseprovides further
supervised practiceexperience in a health information setting at an approved
external site. A minimum of 80 clock hours is required at a site, generally
completed during traditional business hours. Skills in areas such as data
abstraction and analysis arepracticed, and knowledgeof record retention and
release of information is applied. Application of coding skills, and observation of
supervisory and planning activities, are documented. Students prepare a written
reportand present a summary of their practical learning experience in class.
HIT272L RHITCertificationPreparation: This courseis designed to prepare
students for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification
exam, which determines aptitude in fivecompetency domains: healthcare data
management; health statistics, biomedical research and quality management;
health services organization and delivery; information technology and systems;
and organizationalresources. In thelab, students complete five practice tests and
a final mock exam. The minimum requirement to pass this courseis 70 percent.
This courseis graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

11. DeVry Academic History
Class History as of 09/26/2013
Student Giovanna Melita Level Undergraduate
Class Junior Degree Associate of Applied Science
Cumulative GPA 4.00 Program Health Info Tech AHIT_US
College College of Health Sciences
Completed Summer 2011 Grade Credits
COLL 148 Critical Thinking and Problem- A 3
COMP 100 Computer Apps For Bus W/Lab A 2
ENGL 112 Composition A 4
PSYC 110 Psychology A 3
Completed Fall 2011
BIS 155 Data Analysis W/Spreadsheets A 3
HIT 110 Basic Medical Terminology A 4
MATH 102 Basic Algebra A 4
Completed Spring 2012
BIOS 105 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy A 4
HUMN 232 Ethical and Legal Issues A 3
Completed July 2012
BIOS 260 Fund of Pathophysiology A 4
HIT 120 Intro Hlth Services & Info Sys A 4
Completed Sep. 2012
HIT 141 Hlth Info Processes w/Lab A 4
Completed Nov. 2012
BIOS 275 Pharmacol & Medical Treatment A 3
HIT 225 Data Appl&Hlthcare Qlty w/Lab A 4
Completed January 2013
HIT 170 Hlth Info Fundamentals Pract A 2
HIT 220 Legal & Reg Issues-Hlth Info A 2

12. Completed March 2013
HIT 202 Intl Class Diseases Cod w/L I A 2
Completed May 2013
HIT 204 Intl Class Diseases Cod w/LII A 2
HIT 230 Hlth Insr & Reimbursement A 3
Completed July 2013
HIT 211 Curnt Procd Termn Coding w/Lab A 4
In Progress Sep. 2013
CARD 205 Career Development In Progress 2
HIT 272 Health Info Practicum Capstone In Progress 3
Will Take Nov. 2013
HIT 272L RHIT Certification Preparation In Progress 0

13. GIOVANNA LINQUANTI
112 Prospect Avenue Maybrook, NY 12543 | C: (845) 401-4159 | Gmelita24@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Accomplished,skilledandtalented candidate with diverse experience working in different companies
within different industries. Additional strengths include: a sharp attention to detail, an extensive
vocabularyof medical terminologyandconfidence inleveragingandimpartingknowledge in the area of
Health Information Technology towards growth and success.
Skill Highlights
Professional Experience
CustomerService Specialist 02/2014- Present
Access Physical Therapy & Wellness Mongtomery,NY
Recordand maintainpatientdata.Processmedical recordsrequests.Follow HIPAA guidelines.Answer
phonesandprovide customerservice topatients.Maintainclinical schedule.Responsibleforverifying
patientinsurance andhandlingauthorizationsforprivate insuranceaswell asworker’scompensation
and no faultclaims.
HIM Intern 9/2013-10/2013
St. Anthony’s CommunityHospital Warwick, NY
Recordedandfiledpatientdataandmedical records. Carefullyreviewedmedical recordsfor accuracy
and completionasrequiredbyinsurancecompanies. Strictlyfollowedall federal andstate guidelinesfor
release of information. Examineddiagnosiscodesforaccuracy, completeness,specificityand
 ExcellentCustomerServiceSkills
 Maintainsstrictconfidentiality
 SkilledindealingwithInsurance
companiesof all types
 Extensive anatomy/physiology
knowledge
 ICD-9 coding
 Medical Manager Software
 ElectronicMedical Record(EMR)
software
 Qualityassessmentof codeddata
 Medical billingsoftware
 Extensive knowledgeof medical
terminology
 Technical expertise
 Strongwork ethic
 CPT and HCPCScoding
 Exercisesgoodjudgment
 HIPAA compliance
 Strongplanningskills
 Team playerwithpositive attitude
 Excellentwrittencommunication
 Exercisesgoodjudgment
 Deadline-driven
 Experience workingwithclientsina
professionalmanner

14. appropriatenessaccordingtoservicesrendered. Ensuredcompliance withmedical/legal requirements,
and JCAHOstandards.Interpretedmedical reportstoapplyappropriate ICD-9,CPT-4andHCPCScodes.
Demonstratedknowledge of HIPAA PrivacyandSecurityRegulationsbyappropriatelyhandlingpatient
information.Assembled,analyzedandfiledin-patientcharts.
Education and Training
Associate of Science
Health InformationTechnology 2013
DeVryUniversity
Maintained4.0 GPA fordurationof academiccareer
Consistentlyamemberof the DeVryUniversityDean'sList
Additional Work Experience
Hudson ValleyConservatoryof Fine Arts 2010-Present
Drama Teacher Walden,NY
Teach Drama to childrenages6-14. Directplays.Make staging,lightingandcostumingdecisions.Write
playsand monologues.Designandmaintainscompanywebsite.Responsibleforcompanynetworking
and computerrepair.
Imagery Wizardry 2010-Present
Creator/Owner/Operator Orange County,NY
ProfessionalPhotographybusinessspecializinginchildren,adults,familiesandpets.Photographand
editclientpictures.Photoeditingandrepair.Designsandmaintainspersonal orcompanywebsites.
Additional Work Experience and References available upon request.

15. Professional Development & Training
 Completed 80 Hours in the HIMdepartment of
St. Anthony’s Community Hospital
 Trained in Medical Chart Assembly
 Trained in Medical Chart Analysis
 Trained in Medical Coding
 Trained in HIMManagement Skills
 Trained in Medical Filing
 Proficient in all MicrosoftOperating Systems
 Proficient in MicrosoftWord, Excel and PowerPoint
 Trained in HIPAA Compliance

16. Letters of Reference
September 27, 2013
To whom it may concern,
Giovanna Melita has been an employee of the Hudson Valley Conservatory
for the past three years. As an employee Giovanna is always early, organized
and motivated to teach. As a teacher she is firm, but kind and very
approachable. Giovanna has been a great addition to our faculty and an active
participant in helping our business thrive. If you have any other questions or
need any other information please feel free to contact me at 845-778-2478 or
w8amn@aol.com.
Sincerely,
ZacharyK iernan
Zachary Kiernan
HVC Office Manager
PO Box 704
35 East Main St
Walden NY 12586
PHONE (845) 778-2478
FAX (845) 778-2439
E-MAIL w8amn@aol.com
WEB SITE www.hvcfa.com
HUDSON VALLEY CONSERVATORY

17. September 29, 2013
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing on behalf of Giovanna Melita. She interned in our HIM department for two
weeks. While this is not a long period of time, it was long enough for me to see how
intelligent and capable she is. She works well independently, carrying out tasks with
minimal instruction and maximum competence. She is very organized and efficient, and
also very fun to be around. All of my staff grew to like her and we are very sorry to see her
go. If our department was hiring I would certainly offer her a position.
Giovanna would be an asset to any workplace as a manager or director. She has a very
good handle on how a department functions and what needs to be done. She is also very
good with personal dynamics and would make a great manager in any environment.
It was a pleasure working with Giovanna. Feel free to call me to discuss any questions you
may have.
Sincerely,
DeniseHamilton- Jones
Denise Hamilton-Jones

18. Professional References
Name Address Position Phone
Tami Reynolds 14 Hedges Road
Warwick, NY 10990
St. Anthony’s
ProfessionalCopy
Service
(845) 987-0775
Patricia Lagano 1475 Lakes Road
Monroe, NY 10950
MPI Systems
Coordinator for
Good Sam, SACH
and PortJervis
(845) 986-5650
Kathleen
Warguska
35 Hummingbird Trail
Highland Lakes, NJ
07422
Medical Records
Clerk
(845) 987- 5331
Denise
Hamilton Jones
44 Pine Hill Drive
Greenwood Lake, NY
10925
Supervisor, HIM
St. Anthony’s
Hospital
(845) 987-5202
Donna Grove 30 West Street
Warwick, NY10990
Transcriptionist,
Chart Coordinator
(845) 544-4985
My Contact Information
Giovanna Melita
23 Summit Avenue
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 401-4159
Gmelita24@gmail.com

19. Awards and Accomplishments
 Obtained an RHITCertification fromAHIMA
 Remained on the Dean’s List at DeVry University for duration of academic
career
 Gradus Honoris Member (National Honor Society)
 National Junior Honor Society Member
 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leader

20. Volunteer Work
 Walden Humane Society – Walking and taking care of animals
 Hudson Valley Conservatory- Walden & Montgomery Day Volunteer;
Assistantto the Director on severalplays; Workshops for GirlScouts
 Stayed on at St. Anthony’s Community Hospitalas a volunteer
after internship
Professional Affiliations
 Member of Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh, NY
 Member of American Health Information ManagementAssociation
(AHIMA)
Career Path
One Year Goal: My one year goal is to find a job working in a HIMdepartment in
a hospital as either a supervisor or other medical records specialist.
Two Year Goal: My two year goal is become a medical coder and be able to work
fromhome or to move up the ladder in the field.
Five Year Goal: My five year goal is to be the head of the HIMdepartmentor a
Professor ata University teaching HIM

21. Work Samples
On the following pages please find samples of my work in the professionalfield.
Examples of such work include a professionalletter written to the parents of the
drama students I teach at the Hudson Valley Conservatory of Walden, NY and a
sample of minutes I took for a meeting in the Health Information Departmentat
St. Anthony’s Hospitallocated in Warwick, NY.

22. BON SECOURS CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEM
ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
WARWICK CAMPUS
Minutes
The discussion disclosed hereunder is protected quality assurance information by 42 USCS 1111 Health Care
Quality Improvement Act.
DATE: September 25, 2013 Time: 9:30AM
Location: Medical Records Recording Secretary: Giovanna Melita
Present: Donna Gove, Kathleen Warguska, Patti Lagano, Denise Hamilton-Jones, Tami
Reynolds, Giovanna Melita.
Excused:
TOPIC DISCUSSION /
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATIONS /
ACTIONS
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Copy Service
Fees
Copy Service Fees have
gone down from 75 to
35 cents a page for
patients. Old fee
remains for lawyers
Do not elaborate on this
change with patients. Simply
tell them 35 cents a page do
not mention lawyer fee or tell
them it is free to send to
doctors.
All
Healthstream Discussed the need for
everyone to take the
tests in health stream
Take the tests by Tuesday of
next week. All
Mission Fund Discussed questions
and concerns about
mission fund.
Conclusion: everyone
will contribute $1 and
whatever is put in by the
end Denise will match
for a breakfast for the
office
Obtain lock box from Tami to
use as storage for the mission
fund contributions and begin
making weekly contributions.
All
Cross
training
Work on making sure
everyone can perform
all basic abilities and
functions of the HIM
department in case of
absences
Webmedx Training
Iron Mountain Training
All
Incoming
Requests
Change in Incoming
Request Policy;
Addressed Concerns
with policy change
Requests will now be placed
in a basket to be completed
within 7 days
All

23. Chart Assembly Order
Med Chart Baby Chart OB Chart
Face Sheet Face Sheet Face Sheet
DNR Newborn Weight Chart
Emergency Room Record
(If Applicable)
ER Record
Newborn Physical
Examination
Prenatal Record
(From Doctor’s Office)
H&P – Consults Initial Newborn Profile Physician Progress Notes
Physician Progress Notes Mother’s Prenatal Record
Discharge Summary
(If C-Section)
Discharge Summary Physician Progress Notes Physician Orders
Physician Orders
Discharge Pulse Oximetry
Reading Form
Antepartum Admission Record
Labs/EEG/
X-Ray/Cardio/Pathology
Newborn Screening Blood
Collection Form (Green)
Labs/EEG/
X-Ray/Cardio/Pathology
Operative Report
Labs/EEG/
X-Ray/Cardio/Pathology
Anesthesia
OP Packet Nurses Notes Operative Report
Graphic Temperature Chart/
Intake & Outtake/ Flow
Sheets
Medication Sheets O.R. Paperwork
Pain & Admission
Assessments
HIV Prevention and Care
Program (Pink)
Graphic Temperature Chart/
Intake & Outtake/ Flow Sheets
Nurses Notes
Prevent Shaken Baby
Syndrome Sheet (Yellow)
Nurses Notes
Braiden /Restraints Consents
Nutrition/Spiritual/PT/Ancillary
Department Notes
Rapid Response Sheets In
Date Sequence
Newborn Identification
(footprint)
Maternity Pre-anesthesia
Questionnaire
Multidisciplinary Progress
Reports
Infant Discharge Instructions Medication Sheets
Case Management
Circumcision
(No Op Report Needed)
HIV Prevention and Care
(Yellow)
Nutrition/Pastoral Care/
Respiratory/PT/Speech
No H&P needed for OB Consents
Transfusion/Dialysis Discharge Information
Rounding
Medication Sheets
Consents
Ancillary Department Notes

24. Sept. 10th 2013
Dear Parents and Drama Students,
Welcome back! I have attached a list of important dates and times for the
upcoming year. As the times grow closer I will send home reminder letters but
please try to save this list! This year we are doing things a little differently. We
have prescheduled extra rehearsal times for the month of the show. This will help
ensure that the students get as much rehearsal time as possible prior to the actual
show date. These rehearsals are mandatory and will not be rescheduled so please
plan accordingly! If your child is unable to attend class, please make sure to call
the schooland let us know so that I may adjust that day’s lesson plan. This is
especially important after we have selected a show and roles have been given. If
you have any questions or concerns please feel free to either speak to me after class
or email me at the email given below. I am looking forward to another great year!
Thank you,
Giovanna Melita
Email: gmelita24@gmail.com
PO Box 704
35 East Main St
WaldenNY
12586
Phone (845) 778-2478
Fax (845) 778-2439
E-mail w8amn@aol.com
Web site www.hvcfa.com
HUDSON VALLEY CONSERVATORY