Kathy Elson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Seasoned Staff Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in staff scheduling, conflict resolution, and patient care coordination. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staffing Coordinator
Downtown Brooklyn Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and manage schedules for nursing home staff, ensuring that shifts are adequately filled to meet patients' needs. This includes coordinating nurses and CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants).
- Adjust schedules as needed based on staffing changes, absences, or high-demand periods.
- Monitor staffing levels and manage overtime schedules to avoid burnout, and ensure quality care.
- Assist in recruiting new employees by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and conducting initial interviews.
- Ensure that accurate timekeeping is maintained, tracking attendance and hours worked for payroll purposes.
- Negotiated contracts with staffing agencies to fill temporary and permanent positions.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state laws related to employment practices.
Staffing Coordinator
New York Congregational Nursing Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Oversaw staffing and related operations, spanning interviewing, hiring, and mentoring personnel.
- Assisted in the new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork, and preparing manuals.
- Coordinated and planned work shift schedules according to availability.
- Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time-off requests when completing schedules.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives, and improve office efficiency.
- Composed correspondence, reports, and meeting notes.
Clinic Coordinator
New York Congregational Nursing Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall resident care and response times.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient care services, including scheduling appointments and managing medical records.
- Performed data entry of patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Scheduled tests, lab work, or x-rays for residents based on physician orders.
- Arranged hospital admissions for residents, as requested.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Unit Clerk
New York Congregational Nursing Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Assisted nursing and medical staff in clerical duties to support patient care.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
- Answered phones to transfer calls or relay messages to patients or staff.
- Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
Parent Coordinator
New York City Public Schools
Brooklyn, NY
06.2001 - 11.2004
- Maintained open, positive, and proactive communication between educators and families.
- Earned positive verbal and written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- I met with the parents about the student's needs to garner additional support.
- Identified appropriate community resources, and provided referrals for services.
Education
High School Diploma -
George W. Wingate High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Schedule management
- Staff scheduling
- Payroll administration
- Strong organization
- Multi-task management
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Microsoft Office
- Smart Link
Timeline
Staffing Coordinator
Downtown Brooklyn Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2023 - Current
Staffing Coordinator
New York Congregational Nursing Center
01.2020 - 10.2022
Clinic Coordinator
New York Congregational Nursing Center
01.2008 - 01.2020
Unit Clerk
New York Congregational Nursing Center
01.2005 - 01.2008
Parent Coordinator
New York City Public Schools
06.2001 - 11.2004
High School Diploma -
George W. Wingate High School
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