Anastacia (Stacy) Kern
East Dubuque,IL
Summary
Compassionate professional with strong skills in patient assessment and client engagement. Experienced in HIPAA compliance and electronic health records. Committed to fostering client motivation and skills development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Workshop
Galena, IL
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Documented client progress and reported observations to the team regularly.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Engaged individuals receiving support through coaching, feedback and skills development exercises.
- Worked with staff to develop, monitor and resolve skills training or vocational issues.
- Guided clients in learning to complete job tasks to develop motivation and skills.
Opthalmology Tech
Fuerste Eye Clinic
Dubuque, IA
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Conducted eye exams and diagnostic tests to assess patient vision and health.
- Documented patient history and medical information for accurate record-keeping.
- Scheduled appointments and managed phone communications to ensure efficient operations.
- Maintained HIPAA certification to uphold patient confidentiality standards.
Physical Therapist Technician
Medical Associates
Dubuque, IA
10.2000 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with exercises and treatment plans to achieve rehabilitation goals.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Performed clerical tasks including phone management and appointment scheduling.
- Supported therapists during therapeutic procedures to enhance patient care.
Caregiver
Hills and Dales Child Development Center
Dubuque, IA
09.1997 - 10.2020
- Facilitated client engagement through personalized activity planning.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and daily care tasks.
- Evaluated client strengths and weaknesses to tailor support strategies.
- Supported clients in completing activities of daily living (ADLs).
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwestern Highschool
Hazel Green, WI05-1996
Some College (No Degree) -
Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IASkills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Client engagement
- HIPAA compliance
- First aid training
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
CPR certified
First Aid Training
DSP Certified
First Aid Training
DSP Certified
Timeline
DSP
Workshop
08.2025 - 01.2026
Opthalmology Tech
Fuerste Eye Clinic
11.2022 - 05.2025
Physical Therapist Technician
Medical Associates
10.2000 - 11.2022
Caregiver
Hills and Dales Child Development Center
09.1997 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Southwestern Highschool
Some College (No Degree) -
Northeast Iowa Community College