Katie Preece
Liberty Hill,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving business growth and forging strategic partnerships. Adept in building lasting relationships and streamlining hospital transitions. Excelled in identifying market opportunities and implementing innovative strategies, conflict resolution and relationship building, significantly enhancing patient care and coordination. Skilled in problem-solving and adaptability, ensuring clinical appropriateness and facilitating efficient smooth admissions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
Bridgemoor/ Ignite Medical Resorts
01.2020 - Current
- Develop and cultivate lasting relationships with referral sources (case managers, physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners,etc), Acts as a bridge between patient and medical teams to help streamline the hospital transition.
- Successfully reviews clinicals to access for clinical appropriateness and recognize any potential barrier to admission. Effectively communicates with the building staff to eliminate concern and work through barriers.
- Review payer sources, assist with insurance authorizations, approvals and complete the admission process from initial referral to transport.
Hospice Care Coordinator
Compassus
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community partners through facilitating referrals and collaboration.
- Coordinated hospice admissions, and assisted Hospital staff with discharges by overcoming any social barriers through organized communication and assistance with placement
- Reviewed hospice referrals, discussed care options and end of life preparedness with patients and families.
- Advocated for the patients between families and healthcare staff to ensure pt needs, wants and dignity is maintained at endo of life.
- Organized hospice staff for timely admissions and start of hospice services, as well as ordered DME.
Clinical Liaison
Encompass Health-Formerly Healthsouth
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Established meaningful and lasting ad relationships with ER staff and Physicians to recognize ER patients in need of Inpatient Rehab with admission.
- Reviewed ER records and established admission criteria, while talking with patients and families about the importance of rehab.
Certified Medical Assistant- ED Tech
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty Hill Hight School
Liberty Hill, TX05-2003
Skills
- Intrapersonal skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective Time Management
- Problem Solving and Triage
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Bridgemoor/ Ignite Medical Resorts
01.2020 - Current
Hospice Care Coordinator
Compassus
04.2015 - 12.2019
Clinical Liaison
Encompass Health-Formerly Healthsouth
01.2012 - 02.2016
Certified Medical Assistant- ED Tech
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
03.2009 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Liberty Hill Hight School
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