Nicole is an Academy Education Specialist with The Academy and brings a deep passion for Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) and a strong foundation in nursing leadership. With over 15 years of clinical nursing experience across diverse specialties including ER/Trauma, Labor and Delivery, Interventional Radiology, Vascular Access, Infusion, and Wound Care she has cultivated a comprehensive understanding of patient care that informs her work in CDI education and strategy.

Nicole’s journey in CDI has included roles as a CDI Educator, team lead for a multi-hospital organization, and national CDI educator and instructor for HCPro/ACDIS. She has reviewed inpatient, outpatient, second-level, and mortality cases, and thrives on translating complex clinical concepts into meaningful education that empowers CDI professionals to elevate documentation quality and patient outcomes.

Nicole holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and is a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS). Nicole has also participated in the ACDIS Physician Advisor Committee. Beyond her professional life, she is a proud wife and mom of five, and finds joy and balance on their family farm, where she cares for animals and spends quality time with loved ones.

Nicole is always eager to connect with fellow CDI professionals, educators, and healthcare leaders who share a commitment to excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning.