Kathy Vanroosendaal
Riverton
Summary
Dynamic Health Unit Coordinator with a proven track record at Intermountain Healthcare, excelling in patient admissions and enhancing workflow efficiency. Skilled in electronic health record management and HIPAA compliance, I leverage critical thinking and process improvement strategies to elevate patient care and support quality initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator
Intermountain Healthcare
03.2017 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow and enhance patient experience.
- Managed communication between healthcare team members to ensure timely information exchange and effective care delivery.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain precise patient records, adhering to regulatory standards.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments and procedures, improving departmental efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits, identifying areas of concern, and suggesting solutions for enhanced performance.
Scrub Tech
Jordan Valley Hospital
12.1994 - 03.2016
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures, ensuring adherence to sterilization protocols.
- Assisted surgical teams by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools during operations.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, monitoring stock levels for timely replenishment.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless workflow and patient care during surgeries.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Critical thinking
- Records management
- Professionalism and ethics
- Patient registration
- Process improvement strategies
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare software
- Order transcription
- Chart assembly
- Emergency response support
- Unit reception
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Stress management techniques
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory and restocking
- Patient relations
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Health information systems
- Employee work scheduling
- Decision-making
- HIPAA guidelines
- Epic systems
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator
Intermountain Healthcare
03.2017 - Current
Scrub Tech
Jordan Valley Hospital
12.1994 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Salt Lake Community College