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Kara Rawlings

California,Maryland

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, excelling in hospice care leadership and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing operational performance and regulatory compliance, while fostering staff development and quality improvement initiatives. Adept at budget management and data analysis, driving impactful patient outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Hospice and Palliative Care

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Callaway, MD
01.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Hospice of St. Mary’s
  • Developed and executed strategic nursing initiatives to improve care delivery and operational performance.
  • Ensured full compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission hospice regulations and standards.
  • Directed interdisciplinary care teams, strengthening collaboration and patient outcomes.
  • Launched innovative programs to expand and enhance hospice services based on community needs.
  • Supervised clinical and administrative staff including RNs, CNAs, Social Workers, Chaplains, Volunteers, and Billing personnel.
  • Prepared and presented program budgets and outcome reports to hospital leadership and the Hospice Board.
  • Hospice of St. Mary’s

Director of Clinical Operations

Calvert Hospice
Prince Frederick, MD
08.2011 - 05.2019
  • Led operations for a comprehensive hospice program, including a 6-bed inpatient facility and community-based services.
  • Managed quality improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of care and patient satisfaction.
  • Designed and executed strategic growth plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Championed a culture of professional development, introducing training initiatives across disciplines.

RN Case Manager

Calvert Hospice
Prince Frederick, MD
08.2006 - 08.2011
  • Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care strategies.
  • Documented patient interactions and care activities in electronic records.
  • Conducted regular home visits to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2021

Associate of Arts - Nursing

College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
05.1993

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College of Southern Marylande
La Plata, MD
05-1993

Skills

  • Hospice care leadership
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Strategic planning and program development
  • Staff training and development

Quality improvement initiatives

  • Budget management strategies
  • Data analysis techniques

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Certified Hospice Director/Nursing Director (CN/DN)

Accomplishments

  • Graduate, Leadership Southern Maryland, 05/01/21
  • Completed Level II Hospice Manager Development Program, NHPCO

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Hospice and Palliative Care

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Director of Clinical Operations

Calvert Hospice
08.2011 - 05.2019

RN Case Manager

Calvert Hospice
08.2006 - 08.2011

Master of Business Administration -

Western Governors University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

College of Southern Maryland

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College of Southern Marylande

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