Kathryn Lowery
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Highly skilled Patient Care Tech with more than 7 years' experience in an inpatient setting. Proficient in obtaining vital signs, mobilizing and assisting patients with daily care tasks, and documentation in EMR. Dedicated Health Care professional with extensive history of meeting company goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance patient satisfaction as well as the organization. Well-Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Health Care Tech
The University Of Kansas Health System
05.2016 - Current
- Works closely with team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals monitor and assist with daily patient care tasks.
- Interacts effectively with patients, family members, and other medical staff to deliver a high level of customer service and patient care.
- Educates patients on rehab procedures, answers questions, and provides words of comfort and support while advocating for patients.
- Documents vital signs, PO intake, bowel and bladder functions and all patient hygiene in EMR.
- Competent in mobilizing patients with various mobility devices and complex transfers.
- Assists RN with dressing changes, wound care, POCT, obtaining urine/stool samples, etc.
- Specially trained in the care, management and deescalation of complex behavioral patients.
Hepatitis C Care Coordinator
KC Care Health Center
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Scheduled suspected/confirmed positive patients for Hepatitis C clinic, while obtaining all pertinent information for future treatment.
- Assembled all patient assistance applications necessary to qualify for expensive course of treatment and assisted patient in completing application.
- Reviewed labs with oversight of Hepatitis C RN and Provider to ensure patient required treatment and was prescribed most appropriate medication.
- Managed applications through the approval process until medications arrived in clinic.
- Educated patients on the most effective method for taking the course of treatment including schedule of medications, possible medication interactions and potential side effects.
- Performed routine follow ups with patient through course of treatment to maintain contact until patients final cure visit.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Kansas City School of Phlebotomy
Kansas City, MO12.2016
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide
Kansas College of Nursing
Lenexa, KS04.2016
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission West High School
Overland Park, KS05.2014
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Active Listening
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Patient Advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Taking Vital Signs
- Mobility Devices
- Mental Health Care
- Inpatient Care
- Safety Protocols
- Positioning Patients
- Infection Control Procedures
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Specialized Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotional Support
- Efficiency Improvement
- Exceptional Oral Communication Skills
- Physical Demonstrations
Accomplishments
The University of Kansas Health Systems 2019 Excellence Award Recipient for Patient Care Assistant
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide, The State of Kansas, ID: 222730
- Certified Phlebotomist, NHA
- BLS Certified, AHA, Credential #: w-zr8dc-xcy4h-c7r88-phbd8
Timeline
Hepatitis C Care Coordinator
KC Care Health Center
04.2021 - 03.2022
Rehab Health Care Tech
The University Of Kansas Health System
05.2016 - Current
Certification - Phlebotomy
Kansas City School of Phlebotomy
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide
Kansas College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission West High School
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