Jessica Knuth
Parker,ID
Summary
Reliable practice manager offering several years of experience working in busy, customer-driven environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Director
CU medicine
Highlands Ranch, CO
03.2024 - Current
- Developed annual operating plans outlining goals for the upcoming year along with associated budgets.
- Oversaw financial performance of the practice, including budgeting, forecasting, billing and collections activities, accounts receivable management.
- Collaborated with physicians on new treatments or technologies that could benefit their patients.
- Assessed patient feedback surveys to identify areas where improvements can be made.
- Reviewed monthly reports detailing revenue cycle performance metrics such as collections rates.
- Provided leadership support during times of organizational change or transition.
- Monitored staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage at all times while minimizing labor costs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients while providing excellent customer service.
- Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for process improvement or cost savings initiatives.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to increase patient satisfaction, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Managed daily operations and staff of the practice, including hiring, training, and mentoring.
Nurse Manager
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
10.2011 - 03.2024
- Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
Charge Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver , CO
01.2006 - 10.2011
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
Staff Nurse
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Staff Nurse
North Memorial Medical Center
Robbinsdale, MN
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
Education
MBA - Nursing Administration
Post University
Aurora, OR12-2024
Bachelors of Science Nursing
Post University
Aurora, OR01-2016
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2001
Skills
- Innovation management
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Resource Utilization
- Referral management
- HIPAA and OSHA regulations
- Performance Metrics
- Budget Oversight
- Strategic business planning
- Hiring medical personnel
Certification
- VA-BC Vascular Access-Board Certified
Timeline
Practice Director
CU medicine
03.2024 - Current
Nurse Manager
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
10.2011 - 03.2024
Charge Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
01.2006 - 10.2011
Staff Nurse
Regions Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse
North Memorial Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
MBA - Nursing Administration
Post University
Bachelors of Science Nursing
Post University
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
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