Colleen V. Kaplan

• Provided comprehensive in-home patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
• Administered medications and treatments, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize health outcomes.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing quality of life during end-of-life care.

Multitasking and care for patients in fast pace enviornment ensuring that patients are cared for and all needs are met in a timeley maner.

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
• Assisted in developing individualized care plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention practices.
• Facilitated effective communication between clinical teams and patients to enhance service delivery.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to align treatment plans with patient needs and preferences.
• I filed a request for expensive medications for patients and filed appeals if they were not initially approved.

• Administered patient care and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline project workflows and enhance collaboration.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve operational efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Analyzed project data to identify trends, informing decision-making processes and resource allocation.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Developed and implemented infection prevention protocols to enhance patient safety and minimize hospital-acquired infections.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and improve infection prevention strategies across departments.
• Analyzed data on infection rates, identifying trends and recommending evidence-based interventions for improvement.
• Led root cause analyses of infection outbreaks, formulating corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to local and national infection control regulations.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined data retrieval and reporting functions.

• Responsibilities include accreditation readiness Interim Director, Supervisor and Coordinator, infection preventionist, clinical certification specialist for stroke program, clinical data abstractor. Working various departments helped me gain knowledge I continue to use throughout my career
• Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to health standards and protocols.
• Trained and mentored staff on best practices and compliance requirements.
• Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing team efficiency and service delivery.
• Managed staffing schedules, optimizing resource allocation during peak hours.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and improve patient care outcomes.
• Implemented quality improvement projects, resulting in enhanced operational effectiveness.
• Facilitated communication between departments to resolve issues and promote teamwork.
• Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
• Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.

• Clinical Data Abstractor for GWTG Stroke Primary and Comprehensive.
• Analyzed data to support clinical operations and improve patient outcomes.
• Developed and maintained documentation for information management processes.
• Streamlined information retrieval processes through optimized database queries.
• Provided strategic insights based on data analysis to inform decision-making.
• Used database to research, gather, analyze and present data.

• Managed patients on the neuro, medical and surgical units. Cath-lab recovery, stroke unit and floated to PCCU, Ortho and rehab and Telemetry.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team members.
• Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.