Overview
Clinical Instructor, Division of Health Information Management and Systems
543C Atwell Hall
453 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Telephone: 614-685-0334
Email: kristin.nelson@osumc.edu
Primary Professional Areas of Interest
- Clinical Coding Classification Systems
- Student Professional Development
- HIM Professional Development
- Clinical Education
Recent Publications
- JAHIMA (Journal of AHIMA) Article (February 2017 pages 24-25) “Welcome to HIM, Watch Your Step Unique HIM Role Focuses on Blending Education and Workforce Development to Properly Onboard New Hires and Get Students Vital on the job Experience”
- Masters Thesis: “Determining Perceived Workplace Stress and Resilience among Health Information Management Department Employees”
Recent Presentation
- “Improving Coding Education Through Data Analytics”-2019 OHIMA Presentation
- Adapting Evidence-Based Teaching Practices and Responding to Student Needs: Lessons Learned From The Pandemic-Assembly on Education Symposium 2021
Major Awards
- 2017 OHIMA (Ohio Health Information Management Association) Ambassador to Education Award
Courses Taught
- HIMS 3589 HIM Professional Practice Experience
- HIMS 5535 Clinical Classification Systems
- HIMS 4689 HIM Professional Practice Experience (Management Affiliation)
Service
- OHIMA Executive Board of Directors, 2017-Present
- Columbus State HIMT Advisory Committee Member, 2017-Present
- Alumni Board, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University Member, 2008-2011
Memberships
- American Health Information Management Association, Chicago, IL Member, 2001-Present
- Ohio Health Information Management Association, Columbus, OH Member, 2001-Present
Education
- Masters of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Management Track, The Ohio State University, May 2013
- Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Professions, The Ohio State University, June 2003