Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jennifer Kernon

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Navigator with a proven track record at PAM Specialty Hospital, excelling in care coordination and clinical assessment. Skilled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing patient satisfaction, contributing to a significant reduction in hospital readmissions. Adept at resource utilization and problem-solving, ensuring effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Navigator

PAM Specialty Hospital
07.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated Hospital admissions through chart review , patient/family interviews , daily interaction with case management /physicians, nursing staff and evaluation of patient’s medical records in order to ensure accuracy and care coordination for patient admissions.
  • Respectfully Cultivated referral relationships within the community and multiple hospital systems while managing a large assigned territory completing patient assessments within multiple hospital referral networks.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical professionals, fostering open dialogue and shared decision-making processes
  • Contributed to a reduction in hospital readmissions by closely monitoring high-risk patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to concerns and needs.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, huddles, staff meetings and quality improvement projects to improve patient care.

OTA/L

Confidentcare HH
07.2023 - 07.2024

Achieved established goals through effective therapy implementation.

Community Sales Rep

Alterrra
03.1999 - 08.2021

Administrator

Alterra ( Brookdale )
03.1999 - 08.2021
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.

Territory Manager

City CORF
07.2009 - 07.2015
  • Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in the assigned territory.
  • Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Education

AS, AA - Occupational Therapy

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
05.1996

Skills

  • Healthcare navigation
  • Clinical assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Quality improvement
  • Resource utilization
  • Ethical practice
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Community resources
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Certification

OTA license #6821

Timeline

Clinical Navigator

PAM Specialty Hospital
07.2024 - Current

OTA/L

Confidentcare HH
07.2023 - 07.2024

Territory Manager

City CORF
07.2009 - 07.2015

Community Sales Rep

Alterrra
03.1999 - 08.2021

Administrator

Alterra ( Brookdale )
03.1999 - 08.2021

AS, AA - Occupational Therapy

Daytona State College
Jennifer Kernon