Kathleen Derting
West Richland,WA
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Support Worker with broad experience caring for ill, disabled or aged people in both home and institutional settings. Understands client needs and tailors support to expedite recovery or keep patients comfortable.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Specialist
Lincare
Kennewick, WA
12.2021 - Current
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment.
- Developed health plans for patients to improve overall health or recover from injuries and illnesses.
- Represented and interpreted agency's functions and services to other institutions, public, government agencies and other organizations.
- Managed and updated health records of cumunity residents
Resident Care Manager
Prestige Assisted Living
Richland, WA
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
Resident Care Director
Life Care Center Of Kennewick
Kennewick, WA
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Supervised and coached [Job Title]s and [Job Title]s on proper procedures and care standards.
- Coordinated care with external agencies to best support resident needs.
- Updated systems to meet residents' needs safely and effectively.
- Set and updated staff schedules, delegated assignments and monitored performance.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR06.1982
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Interactive communication skills
- Medical assessment
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Health Care Specialist
Lincare
12.2021 - Current
Resident Care Manager
Prestige Assisted Living
02.2019 - 09.2021
Resident Care Director
Life Care Center Of Kennewick
05.2018 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - LPN
Treasure Valley Community College