Dynamic manager with proven expertise in team leadership, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Achieved significant improvements in patient care quality and operational efficiency through process enhancements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Advanced Behavioral Wellness
Paducah, KY
04.2024 - 05.2026
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing patient care quality.
Developed training programs for staff, improving service delivery and operational efficiency.
Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing wait times for clients.
Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to align treatment plans and optimize patient outcomes.
Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving strategic initiatives within the organization.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Managed insurance coding and billing. Recorded accounts receivable and payable.
Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
Managed addiction treatment by ensuring compliance with drug screenings and appointments.
Performed chart audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Manager
Kelley Psychiatric Clinic
Paducah, KY
09.2014 - 04.2024
Managed client intake processes, ensuring accurate information collection and maintaining confidentiality standards.
Fostered a collaborative work environment by mentoring staff and promoting professional development opportunities.
Enhanced communication strategies between departments to improve information sharing and coordination of care services.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Handled all medical billing, coding and posting of payments.
HIPAA certified trainer
Insurance
Livingston County Hospital
Salem, KY
01.2014 - 07.2014
* Handled all commercial insurance claims for hospital and rural clinic.
* Worked insurance recovery to ensure insurance companies paid.
Interacted with commercial insurance companies to verify patient eligibility and benefits.
Enhanced patient experience, guiding them through complex insurance policies and procedures.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing accurate and timely insurance policy information.
Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving health insurance inquiries.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pennyroyal Hospice
Hopkinsville, KY
05.2004 - 07.2008
Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
Assisted nursing staff with routine medical procedures and patient assessments, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing team, contributing to timely patient interventions.
Trained new staff on caregiving best practices and hospice protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lourdes Hospice
Paducah, KY
08.1998 - 05.2004
Implemented individualized care plans based on patient needs, improving overall quality of life for residents.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies for end-of-life patients.
Advocated for patient preferences and rights, ensuring respectful and personalized care delivery at all times.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.