Kate Cleek
Falls City,OR
Summary
Respectful and experienced Nurse Lead with extensive knowledge of health care systems and clinical philosophy. Familiar with fiscal management and people management. Talented at maintaining and developing effective relationships with staff, patients, and Leadership. Excellent supervisory and organizational skills and performance working under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Kaiser Permanente TIC Population Health
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Enroll patients in post discharge program, complete intake appointments, weekly scheduled follow up telephone visits, as needed nurse calls, and single hospital follow up outreach for non-program patients
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Assisted management in developing workflows that improved quality of care provided to patients and creation of TIC playbook.
- Supported onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Streamlined workflow by developing efficient systems for tracking patients' progress following their hospital stay.
- Collaborated with Clinician, Nurse, and Leadership Team for ongoing assessments of departmental performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Assisted families in navigating complex healthcare systems, providing guidance on available services and support options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and smooth transitions between healthcare providers.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough review of patient records and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Managed complex patient cases effectively, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
Clinic LPN
Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster Medical Office
06.2018 - 08.2021
- LPN floor-Primary Care: IV starts/infusion, injection, wound care, splinting
- Telephone advice, data gather with consult & direction from RN & Clinician
- Message management- phone & kp.org; collaborated with RN team mates, administration and Clinicians to centralize message management for Mid-Valley, creating workflows and approved documentation.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
- Assist RN team lead with assignments and schedules
- Supported the onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating and assigning tasks to LPN team members.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Increased staff knowledge by organizing relevant training sessions and providing mentorship to junior team members.
LPN Advice
Kaiser Permanente MTS Primary Health Care Team
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Telephone advice for Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, kp.org message management, Primary Healthcare Team, data gathering from patients and consulting with clinician.
- Incoming calls for the building, appointment and procedure scheduling.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
MDS/Resident Assessment Coordinator
Westview Healthcare Center
12.2014 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with outside agencies as needed to coordinate services for residents, ensuring the highest level of care possible was provided across all aspects of their stay.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks based on urgency while still maintaining focus on long-term goals for resident care.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff members on performance related to MDS completion, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Streamlined workflow processes by implementing efficient scheduling strategies and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Implemented effective time management techniques for MDS completion deadlines, resulting in timely submissions without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Enhanced care plan effectiveness for residents by collaborating closely with nursing staff, therapists, and physicians.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with federal and state requirements through meticulous attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
- Demonstrated flexibility when faced with changes in resident populations or regulatory guidelines, adjusting workflows accordingly to accommodate new requirements successfully.
- Maintained a high level of knowledge on current practices and industry trends by attending professional development courses and workshops regularly.
- Improved resident assessment accuracy by diligently reviewing medical records and consulting with interdisciplinary team members.
- Contributed to successful annual surveys by conducting internal audits to identify areas needing improvement or coaching.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
MDS Coordinator/Case Manager
Arden Post Acute Rehab
01.2014 - 12.2014
- MDS 3.0; Rapid Recovery Unit; emphasis on Medicare assessments, HMO authorizations, Utilization review for HMO and Medicare patients..
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Resource Nurse/ADON, Med Records Director
Woodland Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Admission orders and assessments, discharge planning, Utilization management review and optimization.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through effective collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Optimized staffing levels through efficient resource allocation during high census periods or staff shortages.
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently following infection control guidelines and reporting any potential hazards or safety concerns.
- Streamlined documentation processes for increased accuracy and efficiency in charting patient information.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the department, leading to increased efficiency and quality of care delivered to patients.
- Served as an advocate for both patients and fellow staff members by addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Supported clinical leadership in budget management, achieving cost savings without compromising patient care quality.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Developed and implemented record storage and retrieval system to comply with record retention laws and maintain accessibility.
- Liaised with nursing staff to discuss medical records and budget issues.
- Reported personnel needs to fill vacant or upcoming vacant positions.
- Analyzed quality control assessment findings and developed and implemented methods to improve performance.
- Scheduled and conducted educational programs to explain and discuss documentation policies and practices.
- Overhauled departmental policies to reflect current industry best practices and regulatory standards.
Education
Vocational Nursing Certificate - IV Certified
Carrington College, California
Sacramento, CAAssociate of General Studies -
Portland Community College, Oregon
Bachelor of Science - Nursing & Integrative Health
Arizona State University, Online
Tempe, AZ06.2026
Skills
- Managerial experience
- Training, mentoring, and supervision
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Management
- Compliance Oversight
- Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance
- Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Operations Oversight
- Payroll Administration
- Utilization Review & Resource Management
- Records Management & organization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Epic, Sharepoint
Timeline
LPN
Kaiser Permanente TIC Population Health
08.2021 - 09.2023
Clinic LPN
Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster Medical Office
06.2018 - 08.2021
LPN Advice
Kaiser Permanente MTS Primary Health Care Team
06.2017 - 06.2018
MDS/Resident Assessment Coordinator
Westview Healthcare Center
12.2014 - 05.2017
MDS Coordinator/Case Manager
Arden Post Acute Rehab
01.2014 - 12.2014
Resource Nurse/ADON, Med Records Director
Woodland Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2011 - 11.2013
Vocational Nursing Certificate - IV Certified
Carrington College, California
Associate of General Studies -
Portland Community College, Oregon
Bachelor of Science - Nursing & Integrative Health
Arizona State University, Online
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