Kathleen Burkhart
Homosassa,FL
Summary
Dynamic Home Health Coordinator with a proven track record at Trilogy, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored care plans and effective resource management. Skilled in care coordination and compassionate patient engagement, I successfully reduced hospital readmission rates while fostering strong community partnerships to elevate service delivery and client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Coordinator
Trilogy Home Heath
Ocala, FL
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted regular follow-ups with patients to assess their well-being, making necessary adjustments to care plans when required.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among team members through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Provided exceptional support during emergencies or crisis situations by promptly deploying necessary resources.
- Streamlined communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers for optimal care coordination.
Home Health Coordinator
Trilogy
Ocala, FL
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments and appropriate referrals to specialized services.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs of each patient, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Monitored staff performance through regular feedback sessions, resulting in higher levels of competency among team members.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, appointments, and services provided for efficient case management.
- Optimized resource allocation by accurately assessing each client's level of need during initial evaluations.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in better service delivery and increased client satisfaction rates.
- Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing urgent cases to provide immediate assistance when necessary.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations for effective collaboration in serving the community''s healthcare needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital settings to home environments for patients requiring ongoing care assistance.
- Contributed to organizational success by consistently meeting and exceeding performance targets in a timely manner.
Medical Assistant
Meadowcrest Family Physicians
Crystal River, FL
06.2018 - 03.2025
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Medical Assistant
Nature Coast Primary Care
Crystal River, FL
04.2013 - 06.2018
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Education
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FLGeneral Education Degree -
Colonial High School
1998
Skills
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Organizational development
- Facilities management
- Data-driven decision making
- Operations management
- Strategic partnerships
- HIPAA compliance
- Dementia care
- Catheter care
- Care coordination
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Medical terminology
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data entry
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Compassionate
- Immunization administration
- Patient assessments
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical procedures
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Professionalism and ethics
- Insurance verification
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient flow management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Home Health Coordinator
Trilogy Home Heath
03.2025 - 06.2025
Home Health Coordinator
Trilogy
03.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
Meadowcrest Family Physicians
06.2018 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
Nature Coast Primary Care
04.2013 - 06.2018
College of Central Florida
General Education Degree -
Colonial High School