Kaitlyn Raszewski
Somerset,PA
Summary
Experienced in home health management with strong clinical and administrative background. Strengths include adeptness at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, implementing patient care plans, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Compassionate Registered Nurse Clinical Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, staff development, and healthcare compliance. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Clinical Manager
UPMC Home Healthcare
Altoona, PA
12.2023 - 03.2026
- Coordinated care for patients receiving home health services to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Oversaw staff scheduling and resource allocation, optimizing service delivery to meet patient needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing both short-term and long-term goals.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to support patient engagement.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies in operations.
- Conducted annual competency assessments for clinical staff to maintain high standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at boosting patient satisfaction scores.
- Established relationships with local healthcare organizations for referral purposes.
- Managed care coordination for patients receiving home health services.
- Provided training and mentorship to new staff on best practices in home healthcare.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Established relationships with local hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice agencies and other healthcare organizations for referrals purposes.
- Participated in community outreach activities designed to increase awareness about Home Health services offered by the agency.
- Monitored staff productivity levels through the use of data analysis tools such as Epic or Cerner systems.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
UPMC HOME HEALTHCARE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Somerset, PA
07.2014 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments per agency policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient conditions, updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to patient and family calls, assessed treatment plans to address identified issues.
- Facilitated support for patients and families during challenging situations to enhance overall care experience.
- Advocated for patient needs within multi-disciplinary teams, outlining treatment strategies.
- Coordinated vendor relationships for timely provision of medical equipment and supplies.
- Maintained strict patient data protocols to ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Managed patient care plans for diverse home health clients.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient health and needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing interventions.
- Monitored medication administration and adherence in home settings.
- Collaborated with physicians to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
Telemetry RN
UPMC Somerset
Somerset, PA
02.2011 - 07.2014
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients’ cardiac status and also telemetry monitoring of patients ‘cardiac rhythms.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients following established protocols in a clinical setting.
- Educated patients on health conditions and treatments.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and decrease risk for re-hospitalization.
- Communicated with patients and family members to explain cardiac conditions and medications.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
- Assessed and evaluated assigned patients to facilitate diagnoses and implement focused care.
- Assisted Cardiac physicians during examinations and various procedures.
- Adjusted specialized equipment to record electronic displays of patients.
Substitute School Nurse
Somerset Area School District
Somerset, PA
11.2010 - 02.2014
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries.
- Assessed and responded to medical emergencies when needed.
- Interacted effectively by phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2010
High School Diploma -
Somerset Area School District
Somerset, Pa05-2007
Skills
Staff training
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Patient education
- Clinical leadership
- Chronic disease management
- Scheduling and staffing
- Professionalism and ethics
- Client advocacy
- Case management experience
- Home care regulations
- Drug utilization review
- Clinical care oversight
- Staff scheduling
- Customer service
- Train employees
Certification
Wound Care Certified
Affiliations
- Stiletto Network
- Somerset Business Network
Timeline
Home Health Clinical Manager
UPMC Home Healthcare
12.2023 - 03.2026
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
UPMC HOME HEALTHCARE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
07.2014 - 12.2023
Telemetry RN
UPMC Somerset
02.2011 - 07.2014
Substitute School Nurse
Somerset Area School District
11.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Somerset Area School District