Holly Kiesz
Nashville,TN
Summary
Clinical professional with comprehensive expertise in patient care coordination, relationship building and healthcare services. Proven ability to foster strong team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication and patient satisfaction. Adept at navigating dynamic environments, responding effectively to changing needs, and consistently achieving impactful results. Strong skills in healthcare administration, multidisciplinary team integration and proactively approaching new tasks. Reliable and flexible, known for maintaining high standards and delivering outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Liaison
Lifepoint Health-Ascension St. Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Provides professional presentations and information to referral sources regarding inpatient rehabilitation services and patient outcomes.
- Collaborates with marketing efforts to showcase facility strengths and attract new referral sources from local hospitals or community-based organizations.
- Contributes to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Identifies and provides resolutions to any issues or barriers that may affect patient care or admissions.
- Develops marketing plans and outreach efforts for assigned territories.
- Provides education and training to new clinical liaisons.
- Creates and maintains relationships with healthcare providers.
- Manages the referral process for smoother patient transitions into post-acute care settings through meticulous documentation and timely communication.
- Serves as a liaison between patients and their insurance providers, advocating for coverage of necessary treatments and services.
- Tracks patient outcomes and provides ongoing education regarding specific outcomes to patients, families and healthcare providers.
- Completes assessment and coordinates in-take and pre-admissions screenings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Williamson Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments to diagnose communication disorders.
- Conducted dysphagia assessments, including Modified Barium Swallow Studies to diagnose oral pharyngeal swallowing disorders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in speech-language pathology, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
Speech-Language Pathologist
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance communication skills in diverse populations.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting therapy techniques to maximize effectiveness and achieve desired outcomes.
- Developed training materials for caregivers, enhancing their ability to support clients' speech, language and swallowing needs at home.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance speech and language skills.
- Educated patients and families on communication strategies to promote effective interaction.
Speech-Language Pathologist
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Walla Walla University
Walla Walla, WAMaster of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Clinical assessment
- Creative solution development
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Skilled in organization and attention to detail
- Strong understanding of medical terminology
- Healthcare sector expertise
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology License, State of Tennessee - 2011
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Timeline
Clinical Liaison
Lifepoint Health-Ascension St. Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Williamson Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
01.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Walla Walla University
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Portland State University
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